“1 Then after 14 years, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. 2 I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I am currently preaching among the Gentiles. I wanted to be sure […]

Today we’re going to finish up chapter one. And we’re going to begin in verses 11 and 12 where Paul introduces a VERY important point. Previously Paul stated that there is only one gospel. There ARE no other gospels. There’s just one. And throughout the rest of this chapter and on into chapter two, Paul […]

  “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel.”   Paul wastes no time. You can decline a friend’s invitation. But you do NOT decline a king’s summon – (or called, as it is translated […]

There’s something about Paul’s salutation in verses one through five that is kind of unique. Most ancient letters, Paul’s included, open with the salutation containing the author’s name, the name of those to whom he’s writing, and an expression of good wishes. Paul’s opening here does that. But in Paul’s other letters, he usually mentions […]

Paul has to fight a battle on two fronts. On the one hand, he has to confront some false teachers personally concerning the foundation of their message/gospel that they are bringing to Galatia in his absence. Their view of Grace and the Law was wrong, according to Paul. On the other hand, (and perhaps this […]

In this, part 3 of my four-part series on what I believe about Salvation, I address the apparent contradiction between the words of Jesus Who says “Whosoever will…” and the words of Paul in Romans where he basically says “No one will…” In other words – “Anybody CAN choose Jesus… but nobody WILL choose Jesus.” […]

In this, the first of a four-part series on what I believe about  salvation, I state that our salvation is often perceived as a singular event — the moment when  one’s sins are forgiven and a ticket to eternal life is punched. But salvation is more than a moment. It is an ongoing journey, a continuous […]

In review, last week I said the following: “Salvation is a process that embraces the past, present, and the future.”  In other words, there was a point in time when I bowed my knee to the Savior. As a result I entered into a process in which God began to work on my character, my […]

Welcome! A little about my “process” of developing my Bible devotionals on my podcasts…. The process that I’m using is based on Psalms 1:  1 Blessed is the one    who does not walk in step with the wickedor stand in the way that sinners take    or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the […]

“Welcome to Coffee, Bible and Paige –   I am your caffeine -imbued Host, Paige!” That is how I introduce myself in every episode of my podcast. This blog is an extension of that Podcast.  In my blog you will find partial transcripts from my favorite  podcast episodes plus an editorial piece or two as […]