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There is an interesting truth to be found in this opening section of Galatians. When the apostle Paul wrote to various churches, his approach varied dramatically based on the spiritual condition of his audience. This difference reveals something crucial about the nature of doctrinal faithfulness and the seriousness with which God views theological error.

I. Paul's Striking Omission of Thanksgiving

To the church with endless problems Paul writes: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9Loading.... Note Galatians 1:1-5Loading....

The contrast between Paul's letter to the Corinthians and his letter to the Galatians is remarkable and instructive. Despite the Corinthian church's numerous moral failures, divisions, and practical problems, Paul begins his correspondence with genuine thanksgiving for Go...