Galatians Word Definitions

Gospel

The good news of Jesus Christ and the message of salvation.

Good news

The announcement of salvation and reconciliation to God through Jesus.

Revelation

The disclosing of what was previously unknown, often in a divine context.

Circumcision

A cutting away of the foreskin, signifying God's covenant with Israel.

Freedom

Not under the control or power of another; autonomy.

False believers

Individuals who may fear persecution or question God's changed covenant.

Justified

Declared not guilty; restored to favor with God.

Law

A system of rules established by authority or custom.

Foolish

An attitude of heart and mind reflecting poor judgment.

Blessed

The object of divine favor, resulting in well-being and prosperity.

Covenant

An agreement made between two parties.

Seed

The offspring descended from an individual.

Transgressions

A stepping aside from a right track or moral law.

God is one

A one-sided and unconditional promise.

Adoption to Sonship

Formal recognition of a child as an heir at a designated age.

The Flesh

Fallen human nature, characterized by self-centeredness and sin.

Keep in step

To walk in alignment with others, metaphorically.

Restore

To reunite or mend, akin to setting broken bones.

Marks

Identifying scars or signs that denote ownership or suffering as a believer.