Comments on: Galatians 2:20

By: Grant

Grant — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:29:21 +0000

LadyCage, The primary point of this passage is the finished work of Christ on our behalf–that we hold to the status quo of co-crucified with Christ in the eyes of God. Because of that, we live for Him.

By: LadyCage

LadyCage — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:42:24 +0000

Hi,
This is a wonderful website and I thank God for you and the work you are doing here. Please help me to fully understand this verse and the main theme. Let me know if I am on the wright track, the scripture is saying to me that it is not about us but it is all about Jesus. We are to allow our flesh to die like Christ on the cross and submit our entire being to the will and purpose of God. Once we allow ourselves to die to our flesh and desires of this world, Christ will be our priority and we will have life in him. We are not to live according to traditions or laws of man but according to the word of God. We have liberty in God through Jesus and therefore we should subit and serve him not out of obligation or payment but out of gratitude and love.

Am I correct in my thinking?

By: dhie

dhie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:57:28 +0000

hi, how are you??

Anyway I’m dhie I’m 18 years old (girl) im a new immigrant here

in Canada I came from Phillipines. I just want you to advice me the

right thing to do in

preaching!!! because i’ve been assigned to preach in our church this

november the 22nd. And i was really nervous about it.

the topic that I’ve been chosen is RENEW and i used the

Galatians 2:20 of my topic so would you please help me for this??

thank you and God bless………..

keep safe always and continue doing this excellent work.

dhie

By: Anita Lee

Anita Lee — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:40:56 +0000

To me – the verse is means – sold out – Totally – to Christ. And it is a freeing idea – that it is no longer me that drives my life – but – my Faith in the Son of God – who loved me and gave Himself for ME now drives it!

Many people feel that Christ/God is far away – that God does not take an interest in us – except maybe for gigantic occasions when He shows up – maybe! However – this verse says that He took the time to love me and care for me (or each of us personally!).

And since I am a long-time married woman, I understand what it is to sacrifice yourself for another human whom you truly care about! And when the verse says: He Gave himself for me – I reflect on the sweet moments that my husband has done thoughtful things for me and has cared for me – through the good and bad times we have had. This verse reflects that appreciation!

Jesus gave us the example of the church as a bride – And this verse exemplifies to me what a marriage vow is – to crucify your selfishness and sell yourself totally to that relationship and that person! What a freeing thing it is to totally surrender to Him! I appreciate His sacrifice for me (all of us) and I want to shout it out – As St. Paul did!

“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

By: Grant

Grant — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:20:11 +0000

Jash, thanks for your comment.

The point of this verse is that God provides for us in grace (God does the doing and providing). We do not have to earn or merit a relationship with God or to be in good standing with Him. We do not have to give money to be blessed by God because we HAVE His blessing. We do not serve Him to gain His favor because we have His favor. We serve God because He first loved us (2 Co 5:14). This is a life of liberty as Galatians 5:1 says. Jesus liberated us from a performance orientation to please God. We serve Him out of gratitude.

By: Jash

Jash — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:00:00 +0000

I agree that these great verses unlock the important key of great christian life. Honestly i’m still confused how to apply this truth in my daily life.Can you give me a real case example? Thanx b4.Gbu

By: Grant

Grant — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:57:34 +0000

Jim, thanks for your comment. It is encouraging to see people with serious understanding of Scripture.
The Greek says “faith in” namely that which rests on (“of) the Son of God. Justfication is clearly by faith based on 2:16. I believe this passage refers to the Christian life. Compare my other studies on this verse by advancing to the next studies.

By: Jim Tallmon

Jim Tallmon — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:15:05 +0000

The RSV, Modern, and ESV all say “faith in the Son of God . . .” KJV says “faith of the Son of God . . .” BIG difference. What does the Greek tell us?

This is important to me, because I’m teaching a study group and I’d like to link Paul’s claim here to Eph. 2:8 & 9 but I want to be sure the two are consistent.

In other words, I believe Paul consistently teaches that saving faith comes from God, and I always assumed Gal. 2:20 affirms that teaching, but maybe modern translators changed it from “faith of” to “faith in” for good reason? Or maybe I’m just looking at this the wrong way. (I can fathom an interpretation that emphasizes “living in faith” as opposed to “living in the flesh,” so that the emphasis in the verse should be on the dichotomy between how one lives versus the way I was understanding it, with the emphasis on means of justification (which is clearly suggested by the context.) Paul’s tricky sometimes! )

Thanks so much.

Jim

By: Steve Behlke

Steve Behlke — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:16:40 +0000

I believe you have a rich knowledge and a simple, concise way to present it. The passive righteousness of Christ given freely to those who trust Jesus is so liberating. May God move us from understanding to submission and experience. Praise God – and I thank you for sharing this.

By: Rudy

Rudy — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:35:15 +0000

What a great understanding of being dead to self and alive to Christ. How can anyone be the same person after truly being crucified with Christ. I am not the same man I was before I came to Christ, it took me 29 years and i am still being changed one day at a time. God is still not through with me yet and i am not done doing the work of Jesus either. I have committed my life to my last breath.What about you you? Are you totally committed?
Rudy