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Take one divinely-inspired book of Scripture—Galatians, say—and one of this age’s most insightful, thoughtful and contemporary Bible teachers—Tim Keller, say—and one Christian who wants their mind and heart to be increasingly engaged and stirred by the gospel—you, say.
What do you have? Galatians For You, the first in a series of expositional guides to books of the Bible, which launches today.
Who exactly is it for? Well, though it sounds like a cliché, it is FOR YOU. Whoever you are, and whatever stage of your Christian walk you’re at, from seeker to seminary student.
You can simply read it, like a normal book, chapter by chapter, working your way through Galatians. Used this way, you’re reading a book which totally allows Scripture to set the agenda; it’s not topic-based, or a thematic look at a Bible book. It simply looks at what Paul said, and why he said it, in the order that he said it, and unpacks how it’s liberating and life-changing for us today.
Or, you can use it for your quiet times, to feed yourself with Scripture. Each chapter is split into two parts, each taking about five to ten minutes to read, and each ending with three questions to help you reflect and meditate on the truths of the gospel. Because Keller takes the deep (and sometimes very complex!) truths of Galatians and explains them in everyday language, showing how they affect our every day, Galatians will come alive for you day by day, helping you love and serve the Lord more and more joyfully.
Or, if you’re leading a Bible-study group or a whole congregation through Galatians, Galatians For You will give you ways to explain difficult verses; suggest piercing application; and offer you helpful illustrations and memorable summaries.
In a way, Galatians For You defies easy categorisation. It’s not a commentary, and it’s not quite a book, and it’s not simply a collection of sermons published on paper. What it is is expositional; clear; straightforward; contemporary; and deeply thrilling, as it brings us face to face with the wonder of the gospel in Galatians.
You can take advantage of some great launch deals currently available. Tim has written a curriculum of seven studies for small groups, going through Galatians, which you can use side by side with Galatians For You. You can get a free copy of Gospel Matters: The Good Book Guide to Galatians whenever you order Galatians For You from our website.
Galatians is an amazing book, full of surprises and depths and joys. Tim Keller shows here his great gift for careful, clear exposition, allied with his trademark ability to read our culture and apply the gospel to our lives.
All that’s needed now is… you!
Carl is Editorial Director at The Good Book Company and is a member of Grace Church Worcester Park, London. He is the best-selling author of The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross and God's Big Promises Bible Storybook, and also serves as series editor of the God's Word for You series. Before joining TGBC, he worked as a journalist and then as a teacher, and pastored a congregation in Hull. Carl is married to Lizzie, and they have two children. He studied history at Oxford University.
