Galatians

Galatians: An Expositional Commentary is a verse-by-verse guide to Paul’s letter to the Galatians, exploring the Apostle’s passionate defense of justification by faith alone.

Adapted from sermons Dr. R.C. Sproul preached at Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Fla., this book follows the ancient practice of lectio continua—continuous exposition through a book of the Bible. Across twenty-two chapters, Sproul traces Paul’s argument from his apostolic greeting through his closing benediction, giving sustained attention to the theological crisis that occasioned the letter: the Judaizing heresy, which threatened to undermine the sufficiency of Christ’s finished work by requiring adherence to the Old Testament ceremonial law.

Sproul examines Paul’s defense of his apostolic authority, the confrontation with Peter at Antioch, and the relationship between the Abrahamic covenant and the Mosaic law. He explains how the law exposes human sinfulness and drives believers to trust in Christ’s righteousness rather than their own obedience. The commentary also addresses the believer’s adoption as a child of God, the contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit, and the call to walk in Christian freedom.

Designed as an overview and introduction rather than an exhaustive treatment, this book engages both the doctrinal substance and the pastoral urgency of Galatians, drawing out the implications of Paul’s teaching for faith and life.

Key Themes

• Justification by faith alone and the sufficiency of Christ’s work
• The proper relationship between law and gospel
• The Abrahamic covenant fulfilled in Christ
• Adoption, new creation, and the believer’s identity in Christ
• Walking by the Spirit in Christian freedom

Featured Quotes “It’s faith alone that justifies you, but if you have true faith, solid faith, it will always manifest itself in and through love.”

“You’re not saved by circumcision; you’re not saved by not being circumcised. In the final judgment, it’s not going to matter whether you’re circumcised or uncircumcised. What matters is this: Are you a new creation?”