Chapters of the Bible

Paul recounts his confrontation with Peter in Antioch. He firmly states that a person is justified by faith in Christ alone, not by the works of the Law.

Paul argues that the Spirit is received by faith, not works. Abraham was justified by faith, and the Law was a guardian leading us to Christ.

Paul uses the allegory of Sarah (freedom) and Hagar (slavery) to contrast the New Covenant with the Old. Believers are adopted as adult sons and daughters.

Paul declares, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." He commands believers to walk by the Spirit, which produces the Fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace).

Paul gives practical commands: restore gently a person caught in sin, carry each other’s burdens, and sow to the Spirit. He boasts only in the cross of Christ.

Paul praises God for choosing us for adoption before creation. We have redemption through Christ’s blood, and the Holy Spirit is the guarantee of our eternal inheritance.

Paul states we were dead in sin, but God made us alive by grace through faith—a gift, not by works. Christ created one new humanity (Jew and Gentile) by destroying the dividing wall.

Paul reveals the mystery of Christ: the Gentiles are fellow heirs in the body. Paul prays that the Ephesians may grasp the immense breadth and depth of Christ's love.

Paul urges believers to walk in unity and use spiritual gifts to equip the saints for service. He commands them to put off the old self and speak the truth in love.

Paul commands believers to imitate God, walk as children of light, and be filled with the Spirit. He instructs husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church.

Paul gives instructions for children, parents, and slaves. He commands all believers to put on the full Armor of God to stand firm against spiritual forces of evil.

Paul expresses thanks for the Philippians' partnership in the gospel. He declares, "to live is Christ and to die is gain," urging them to live worthy of the gospel.