Saints are believers in Christ. And they’re not that because of their conduct, but because of their position in Christ, which simply means this: Anything that is “saint” or “holy,” the same word here, means “separated for the use of God; that which belongs to God.” Why, the old pots and pans in the tabernacle were called holy vessels, and they were sure beaten and battered. They didn’t look holy, but they were. Why? They were set aside for the use of God. And that should be the position of every child of God—set aside for the use of God.
Get ready to fight the good fight against legalism in Galatians. When this letter was written, it defended the gospel of Christ from people who wanted to reduce it to rules. Not surprising, Galatians has provided the backbone for several great spiritual revivals around the world. Freedom, we learn, is a serious fight. Allow grace to revolutionize your own life through these seven lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.