Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Galatians 2:16

No one likes to be told areas where they could improve, especially when there have been times that someone gave "crushing criticism" masked as "constructive criticism." In this devotional, we will learn the value and purpose of sharpening so that we can deliver and receive it well as we rise to God's standard of living.

As we live our lives, our faith continues to grow. Family and friends provide wonderful examples of the impact of true faith. This 4-day devotion series, shared by The Lutheran Home Association’s chaplains, considers the impact of living life according to the faith in our hearts. Our faith continues to grow stronger day by day as we look one day to eternal life.

Today society is bombarded with issues which demand the attention of the Church—the body of Christ. From social injustices to racism, the world needs Godly solutions. This plan explores how the church can be part of the solution in addressing subjects naturally avoided within the body of Christ: racism and culture. No More Taboo.

In the second installment of a three-part series, Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, offers additional thoughts on how adversity and disruption provide not only an "Identity Check" (Part 1), but also a "Maturity Check" for the Believer. Ultimately, there is freedom in living our lives under the shadow and the empowerment of our Trinitarian Christian Faith.

This plan will explore what the letter of Galatians teaches us in four major areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or believers 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action

Forgiveness is at the very heart of our Christian faith, but the uncommon virtue of positively rebuking someone in love is little understood. Take a succinct Biblical look at both spiritual practices over the next several days. Remember – both rebuking and forgiving are closely associated with repentance!

Are you caught up in doing good deeds, but missing the gospel of faith? Are you feeling discouraged by faith based in works? Paul addresses this exact issue in Galatians and explores the foundational truth of the freedom of faith in Jesus Christ. Galatians offers a celebration of the freedom of grace and re-centers your focus on the law of love in God in three parts: the gospel of grace defined, the gospel of grace examined and the gospel of grace applied. 

The same way winning a marathon requires a high level of physical fitness, we must be spiritually fit in order to run well the life God has set before us. Over the next 5 days, you’ll be conditioned to run this race to win. We’ll face the hurdle of hopelessness head on. We’ll discover how to stay encouraged and keep our fires burning for God no matter what challenges await.

When you’re asked to explain the gospel, how do you describe the Bible’s teaching about salvation? The five solas of the Reformation were formulated to summarize the good news: we’re saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, as revealed in Scripture alone, to the glory of God alone. This 5-day study shows you these truths as they appear on the Bible’s pages.

God wants to set you free from pornography addiction. When I was addicted to pornography, and at the lowest point in my life, Jesus showed me the true power of what He did on the cross. His grace and love set me free. Be encouraged by my story, and find freedom from pornography today.

The choices you make are so powerful and they determine the life you live. We will examine the life choices Moses had to make based on the things he valued which led to the greatness that God had for him.

We only get one life...around 80 years if we're lucky. We are so small, yet, one life completely surrendered to God can have a world-changing impact. Be inspired and challenged by this five-day devotional on the life of Luis Palau, one of the world's most effective evangelists. Key clips from "Palau the Movie" will provide a window into Luis’ struggles, triumphs, and willingness to answer God’s call.

Understanding and delighting in God's law? Sign me up! The questions around the promises of God, obedience to the law, and faith are ancient. Like Israel and the early church, believers today desire to obey the Lord. We desire to grow in our faith, and we feel the tension of wanting to “do” the right thing when it comes to our faith. Join Bible teacher Kristie Anyabwile in this 5-day plan as we study how the New Testament church grappled with these issues of obedience to the law and faith in Christ.

Faith is living each day with an awareness that although we do not deserve anything but God’s judgement because of our guilt and sin and failure, He has done something about it through the Lord Jesus Christ! That is our freedom, just knowing this and trusting Him day by day.

Can you be a born-again Christian and a practicing Catholic? I am! Discover that Catholics and Protestants are more one in Christ than you may know and that the phrase "faith alone" is welcome in the Catholic Church through this devotional with the Imprimatur of the Catholic Church! Do this study with someone on other side of the Protestant/Catholic divide and discover a oneness that may surprise you!

Galatians was written as a strong rebuke of false teaching that infiltrated the churches in Galatia. Paul’s central argument reaffirms the foundation of the gospel: “a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ” (Galatians 2:16). Galatians reminds us to walk in the freedom of the true, untainted gospel and warns us against submitting again to the slavery of works-based salvation.

Throughout this study, Paul is encouraging us to stay in step with the Spirit and follow the way of Jesus. Don't go your own way—that never works. Rather, we'll look at how Scripture impacts our lives, and why it matters so much to move toward it and live in pursuit of Christ.

This one simple verse (John 3:16) captures the essence of the Gospel of salvation that Jesus came to preach. It shows why Jesus came, what He had to do, who sent Him, God's promises to His people, and how we enter this salvation. It is a powerful lesson for all.

Are you giving your anxieties to Jesus, or are you just trying to stuff them down? Where is the place of unbelief in your life? Where is the hope in your life? Are you just taking the negativity from the news intravenously? On this plan, we’re going to explore the anchors that are available to us when we have to go through anxiety. 

If you follow Jesus, the Holy Spirit has empowered you with spiritual gifts for his glory. Are you actively using them for the benefit of others? Do you feel like you’re misapplying them? This study dives into what spiritual gifts are, how God will use your gifts, and how to connect with other Christians who possess gifts different from yours.

This 12-day devotion series, shared by The Lutheran Home Association’s chaplains, focuses on heaven. We have many questions about what life be like in heaven. Each devotion focuses on heaven and answers the questions on what heaven will be like. Someday we will all be in heaven because Jesus has paid for all our sin.

Is our life progressively changing after encountering Christ? How can we build assets that last beyond life? How can we radiate joy, contentment, and peace in all situations? This, and much more, is addressed in Paul’s letters. Not only does he teach, he leads by example. As false teachings and leaders are fast penetrating, these letters rock churches into strong defense and action. Their undiluted truths continue to transform lives.

Join Charles Spurgeon for this 13-day devotional through the book of Galatians, featuring notes and commentary from the CSB Spurgeon Study Bible. “He is not far from understanding the gospel theme in all its ramifications, its outlets and its branches, who can properly tell the difference between law and grace.” —C. H. Spurgeon

God intends for each of us to live free! This study is designed to help you explore this profound reality. As you explore the book of Galatians, you will encounter incredible truths such as, “for freedom Christ has set us free,” and “you were called to freedom.”

Take 18 days and study the letter to the Christians in Galatia from the Apostle Paul. In this six chapter book, the Apostle Paul points out the false belief that better behavior makes you a better Christian, and reminds all of us of the truth of the Gospel message.