Galatians 5:1 “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” In his letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul addresses a critical issue that had arisen in the early church: the false teaching that adherence to the Law of Moses, including circumcision, was necessary for salvation. This teaching was causing confusion and division among the believers, particularly the Gentile converts, who were being pressured to conform to Jewish customs. Paul begins his letter by laying a strong theological foundation, emphasizing that justification—being made right with God—comes solely through faith in Jesus Christ. He stresses that righteousness is a gift of grace, accomplished through the work of the Cross, and not something that can be earned through human effort or obedience to the law. In Galatians 5:1, Paul makes a powerful declaration: “For freedom Christ has set us free.” Here, he reminds the Galatians of the...