What is the theme of Galatians?

• A. The Gospel of Grace through Faith
• B. The Law as the Path to Righteousness
• C. Liberty in Christ and Freedom from the Law
• D. The Messiah's Reign Among Gentiles

Answer: (B)

Galatians emphasizes freedom in Christ and release from the old idea that righteousness comes through the Mosaic Law. Paul confronts those who said Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the Law to be saved, arguing instead that justification comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works of the Law. The Law’s purpose was to reveal sin and point toward Christ, but it cannot justify anyone. With faith come a new freedom, so believers are urged to stand firm in that liberty and to live by the Spirit rather than trying to earn righteousness through legal observance. This focus on being made right and living by faith in Christ, not by the Law, is the heart of Galatians.