Book 9 of 27 in the New Testament — Freedom in Christ.
Galatians is Paul's fiery defense of salvation by faith alone, written to churches being pressured by teachers insisting that Gentile believers must also keep the Jewish law to be truly saved. Paul argues forcefully that adding law-keeping to faith in Christ undermines the gospel itself, recounting his own conversion and apostolic authority to back his case. The letter's famous conclusion describes life ‘in step with the Spirit’ as the true alternative to both legalism and license. Its core theme — freedom in Christ — has made it a touchstone of Reformation theology.
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”King James Version
Paul says he has been crucified with Christ, who now lives in him.
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”King James Version
In Christ there is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female.
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”King James Version
Christ has set believers free; they are urged to stand firm in that freedom.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”King James Version
The fruit of the Spirit includes love, joy, peace, and patience.
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”King James Version
Believers are urged not to grow weary in doing good.