The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Galatians 3:22-26, “But the Scripture has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
23 But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed.
24 Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith.
25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.
26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.”

The Galatians came from Ancient Gaul in the north country. They were a “wild and wooley” people, believing something today, and disbelieving it tomorrow. For one thing, they were confused about the Law, thinking that the Law was God’s plan for their salvation.

Paul tells them that the Scriptures teach that everyone is a sinner in the eyes of God; and that His promise of salvation is not for those who just keep the Law, but for everyone who believes in Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of their sin. The Law, he tells them, was their tutor, guarding and keeping them under spiritual control until Jesus came and died on the Cross for man’s sin.

But now, Paul says, faith has come and they are no longer under a tutor. Salvation is available to everyone who will turn from sin and believe on Jesus Christ. That’s how sinful man is saved –by turning from sin and believing on Jesus Christ. Have you trusted in Jesus? He loves you and wants to forgive your sin and save you. Ask Him to forgive you today. Today is the day of salvation. Some day, tomorrow will not come.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom