Thematic Bible
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Backsliding » Is departing from the simplicity of the gospel
You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?
But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.
You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?
You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.