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Why does Paul call the Galatians foolish?

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Paul labels the Galatians foolish for turning away from the truth of the gospel to legalism.

In Galatians 3:1, Paul addresses the Galatians as 'foolish' because they were misled into believing that they could attain righteousness through adherence to the law after initially receiving the gospel by faith. This admonition serves to highlight the serious error of abandoning the sufficiency of Christ’s work for reliance on their own efforts. His strong language reflects the gravity of turning away from God's grace and the importance of holding fast to the truth of the gospel.
Scripture References: Galatians 3:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

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RADIO: Who Is The Fool?
Gabe Stalnaker · Jan 22, 2017
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