Gal 1:6 | MHM | STEP | The Apostle's Concern at Their Defection Paul now begins the main part of his letter, expressing his shock and sadness that the Galatians are already turning away from the true gospel. He gently rebukes them for being so quick to abandon the good news of Jesus for a distorted message. Paul also warns them about the danger of accepting any teaching that changes the message of Christ, even if it comes from someone important or impressive. v. 6 : Paul is amazed and saddened that the Galatians are so quickly leaving the God who called them by the grace of Christ. He is surprised at how soon they have turned away from the true gospel for a different message. This is a serious mistake because the gospel brings the greatest blessings, like forgiveness and eternal life ( I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel , Galatians 1:6 ).

‏ Galatians 1:6

The Apostle's Concern at Their Defection

Paul now begins the main part of his letter, expressing his shock and sadness that the Galatians are already turning away from the true gospel. He gently rebukes them for being so quick to abandon the good news of Jesus for a distorted message. Paul also warns them about the danger of accepting any teaching that changes the message of Christ, even if it comes from someone important or impressive.

v. 6: Paul is amazed and saddened that the Galatians are so quickly leaving the God who called them by the grace of Christ. He is surprised at how soon they have turned away from the true gospel for a different message. This is a serious mistake because the gospel brings the greatest blessings, like forgiveness and eternal life (I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel, Galatians 1:6 ^a).