Papyrus 46, Galatians 1,
Approximate age - Late 1st Century or Early 2nd Century
Debate centers around verb usage.
Dates change with our recent decades.
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The Scripture is completely intact and without doubt.
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Galatians 1
1 Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man,
but through Jesus Christ and God the Father,
who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers who are with me,
To the churches of Galatia:
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,
who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age,
according to the will of our God and Father,
to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.
10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel.
12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
13 For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it. 14 And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, 16 was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone; 17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.
18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and remained with him fifteen days. 19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother. 20 (In what I am writing to you, before God, I do not lie!) 21 Then I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia. 22 And I was still unknown in person to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. 23 They only were hearing it said, “He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” 24 And they glorified God because of me.
"Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great Name we praise."
Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. God said His Creation is good.
God sent Jesus to save the World.
In the middle of loving us - the people Paul tells about Jesus - Paul says this is an evil age. Does Paul stay there? No. Paul glorified God.
John never fully recovered from seeing evil take the life of God's Son, John said God is Love. And how did this affect his four co-authored Bible Books? He overcame.
John 13:34
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another
New Testament ~
God is mentioned 1221 times.
Jesus is mentioned, by name, not by titles, 1058 times.
Love is 678 times.
Lord is mentioned 616 times.
391 times Son is mentioned.
Faith is mentioned 296 times.
Righteousness is mentioned 273 times.
Heaven is mentioned 266 times, not including references to the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Righteousness.
263 Believe.
255 times King is mentioned.
238 times Good is mentioned.
Brothers 182.
Heart 175.
168 times pray is mentioned and 61 times prayer is mentioned.
Evil is discussed 70 times in the New Testament, not including the 37 times in the Gospel.
Love is 678, while Spirit is 370. Give is 378. Household is 160. Together is 97. Forgiveness is 74. Honor is mentioned 65 times.
Why? This is an important question, why didn't the Scripture focus on the evil age?
1 Thessalonians 4:13
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.
1 John 4:19
We love because He first loved us.
John, who lived, ate, worked, walked in awe of Jesus mentions evil how many times in his 4 Books of the Bible? 13 times.
We do not focus on evil because - Churches, like the Bible, do not start backwards and work to loving God -
John 1:4-5
In Jesus was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
God sees us - the Beloved of God - as having the Light of Christ. We are commissioned to bring forth the Light of Christ in all people.
John 3:19
And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.
Galatians 1:4
Lord Jesus Christ
who gave himself
for our sins
to deliver us from
the present evil age,
according to the will of our God and Father
We do not focus on evil because - Churches, like the Bible, do not start backwards and work to loving God -
John 1:4-5
In Jesus was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
God sees us - the Beloved of God - as having the Light of Christ. We are commissioned to bring forth the Light of Christ in all people.
John 3:19
And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.
Galatians 1:4
Lord Jesus Christ
who gave himself
for our sins
to deliver us from
the present evil age,
according to the will of our God and Father
When we look at the verses for being overcome, frequently we find hiding ourselves away is part of being cut down. Renewal is to believe God is working.
The Day of the Lord, every 500 years isn't comfortable. Yet God is Help, Helper and Comforter. We look to our God to Rejoice and know His Mercy.
2 Corinthians 2:7
Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
Isaiah 40:31
Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Psalms 51:10
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Ruth 4:15
He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age.
Habakkuk 3:2
LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy.
Lamentations 5:21
Restore us to yourself, LORD, that we may return; renew our days as of old
Psalms 119:107
I have suffered much; preserve my life, LORD, according to your word.
Psalms 104:30
When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground.
Isaiah 41:4
Who has done this and carried it through, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD – with the first of them and with the last – I am He.
Isaiah 41:17
The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the LORD will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Isaiah 41:6
They help each other
and say to their companions,
"Be strong!"
Stained Glass is sand, fired, pulled, pushed
and becomes Glory to God.
Abba, Father,
Dwell in us.
With the Light of Jesus Christ,
help us to be a joy for You to know us.
Help us want to seek You first.
And end well.
We earnestly seek this blessing for those we Love
and give You thanks for the people You have given us.
Increase our love for one another
in polite consideration
listening
and praying.
Forgiving the past and hope for more
Heaven on earth.
So many prayers, You uphold the Universe by Your Word.
And we pray diligently, sometimes for years like
Diligence
Grandmother Anita for her beloved son, Jimmy.
And 7 decades of Prayer became Joy.
Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.
Your Love and Mercy are overwhelming.
Thank You.
Bless our fellowship, Church, work, State, Nation, Your Good Creation.
We are experiencing so many new Covid cases in Texas and surrounding Houston.
The vaccinated are unharmed, mostly.
We pray for Haiti and Afghanistan.
New York and the fires in the West and Canada.
For our Nation to rebuild and heal, health, hearts and employment to
Your Glory, Jesus Christ.
We ask Your Help for all the world.
And rest all our daily concerns
in Your Capable Hands and Love.
Grace upon Grace.
Thank You, Jesus. Amen.
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