and Corr. The Christians at Galatia ran with grace but then something “hindered” their running in grace. (e) Did not false teachers do it, as in the case of the Galatians? While Paul’s letters do not relate any narrative traditions about Jesus’ birth, he does speak profoundly about the meaning of the incarnation. ), The Christian race is by no means easy. We are so let and hindered in running “the race that is set before us,” because of--. There is a visible diminution of interest in the things of religion. There are many persons who are very little affected by social sympathy, or music, or art, or any of the other influences to which I have referred, but who would be amazingly lifted up if they could have certain doubts which they have concerning their religious safety purged away. 1765. You know very well that the presence of consumption is often scarcely suspected, till the patient is indeed past recovery. The Galatians at one time came to such a conviction about grace that they relied on it, trusted in it. Some one “cut in” on the Galatians as they were running the Christian race and tried to trip them or to turn them. Galatians 5:7, KJV: "Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?" "Commentary on Galatians 5:7". With what holy wisdom our apostle mixes commendations with his reproofs: at the same time that he reproves them for their present backsliding, he commends them for their former forwardness; Ye did run well. For awhile she read novels and the Bible side by side, but in the end the novels had the best of it, and she laid aside the Bible. Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. Often resulting in breaking one's stride, hindering one's ability to keep up 2. (Reusner Symb.) (H. Melvill, B. D.), It is the insidiousness of the disease which makes it so difficult to cope with, and so likely to be fatal. Bravely, becomingly, honorably to yourselves and to the church. And there are a great many hearts that do not sing because nothing moves them to sing. We need to remember that. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ice/galatians-5.html. 4. (τις υμας ενεκοπσεν — tis humas enekopseṅ). This implies greater activity than to walk. They may come--, 3. It was an under-current. It seems that Paul did not know what the Judaizers/Judaizers were, only that they had done their work and that some had been mislead into false doctrine. 1685. "Commentary on Galatians 5:7". Then the duty is repentance. So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief” (Hebrews 3:18-19). i., p. 263; T. Arnold, Sermons, vol. But a son - A child of God, adopted into his family, and to be treated as a son. All Rightes Reserved, Larry Pierce, Winterbourne, Ontario.A printed copy of this work can be ordered from: The Baptist Standard Bearer, 1 Iron Oaks Dr, Paris, AR, 72855. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cal/galatians-5.html. Usteri is inclined still, but on feeble grounds, to receive it; and he reckons the next words a gloss. We warn you against little concessions, little acquiescences, little indulgences, little conformities. See under Galatians 2:5; Galatians 2:14. | Powered by WordPress, When the Galatians became Christians, they ran with the principle of grace. "Commentary on Galatians 5:7". I have chosen to translate the Greek word πείθσθαι, obey, rather than believe, because, having once embraced the purity of the gospel, they had been led away from a course of obedience. It includes persons and things. 1. Johnson, Christian World Pulpit, vol. They allowed legalists to come along and break up their road of grace by placing rules and regulations along their path. Buck. They make benevolence their conscience. This remains even in the best. Often in Paul. “And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not obey? 95 There are various ways in which the original text could be rendered. Ye did run well - The Christian life is often represented as a race; see the notes at 1 Corinthians 9:24-26. 1909-1922. The word used here to give the idea of hinder is a word used of someone running out onto the track in a race and jostling a runner so as to throw him off track or off step so that his good race is quite hampered. (G. S. "Commentary on Galatians 5:7". David likens the sun to a strong man rejoicing to run a race; not dreading it and shrinking back from it, but delighting in the opportunity of putting forth all his powers. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfb/galatians-5.html. That truth is opposed in the apostle's mind not simply to what is false, but to every modification or perversion of it, under any guise which would rob it of its efficacy, mar its symmetry, or in any way injure its adaptation to man. Ver. The censure which the apostle administers for their present departure from the truth is mingled with approbation of their former course, for the express purpose that, by being brought to a sense of shame, they may return more speedily to the right path. 5 For we through the spirit waite for the hope of righteousnesse by faith. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient. The golden apples defeated her, as they have many others, in the race of life. Try it free for 30 days. “A deceived heart hath turned him aside.” Whenever one either totally or partially departs from the living God, it is because of an evil heart of unbelief that is in him. Ye did run well — In the race of faith. [10] William Sanday, Ellicott' s Commentary on the Holy Bible, Galatians (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1959), p. 456. The third class--which is the great middle class--consists of persons who are professedly Christian people, but who have great and almost unceasing religious difficulties. See on 1 Peter 3:7. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tcc/galatians-5.html. Galatians 5:7 Context. In what shape or phase of it, it drew away and destroyed Demas, I do not know. ii., p. 93. Covertly the Apostle blames the false apostles for impeding the Christian progress of the Galatians. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. iv., p. 139; H. S. Paterson, Ibid., vol. Here note, 1. Yogi Berra once said "It ain't over 'til it's over." https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/scn/galatians-5.html. iv., p. 157; C. Kingsley, Town and Country Sermons, p. 422; F. D. Maurice, Sermons, vol. Both these last are they who are rowing with one oar, moving indeed, but moving in a circle, and coming round always to the same point from which they started--deluding themselves for a while by the very fact of their motion with the idea that they are progressing, and often bitterly complaining, as soon as they are undeceived, that they are making no way. Dr. Doddridge remarks that this is “an Olympic expression, and properly signifies “coming across the course” while a person is running in it, in such a manner as to jostle, and throw him out of the way.” Paul asks, with emphasis, who it could have been that retarded them in their Christian course, implying that it could have been done only by their own consent, or that there was really no cause why they should not have continued as they began. Who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?The Galatians were hindered in the Christian life when they turned from faith and grace to the Law. anakopto. Ye did run well — In the race of faith, love, and obedience; in true, genuine Christianity; believing its truths, experiencing its graces, enjoying its privileges, performing its duties. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/sbc/galatians-5.html. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.BibliographyBarnes, Albert. Ye did run well; who did hinder you, that ye should not obey the truth. ), What congregation cannot show some who have outlived their profession? But while it is the truth, sadly they are not ‘obeying’ it. Your email address will not be published. We are stimulated or depressed, urged on or held back, by those with whom we are associated in Christian fellowship. This disease is one which, like that fatal malady which leaves the cheek beautiful and the eye brilliant whilst it rapidly undermines the strength, may allow external appearances to continue specious and flattering, though the work of death is fast going on within. Ye were running well, and the hope was that ye should reach the goal and win the garland. Paul is confident the Galatians will come around, and that the Lord will judge the trouble makers (10) 4. 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. BibliographyGill, John. None can help us in the race but those who are themselves running it; all others must hinder. That we must look neither right nor left, but forward (Philippians 3:1; Luke 9:62). Listening to others sneering at religion. W. Beecher, Ibid., vol. "Commentary on Galatians 5:7". We must rebuke them. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jec/galatians-5.html. 5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. But "the fruit of the Spirit" is mentioned in the singular, Galatians 5:22, as being all consistent and connected together. Looking to help your church and family stay connected to the Word while social distancing? The figure of a race, introduced by ἐτρέχετε, is here carried on. They have temptations, but they yield so easily to them that they are not disturbed by them. ‘You were running well. Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament. xiv., p. 324; D. Burns, Ibid., vol. Ye could only be turned aside by your own consent. The second member of the verse drops the transparent figure, which it identifies with obedience to the truth. The duty is submission. 271. "Commentary on Galatians 5:7". Such persons oftentimes say, “I never can have deep religious feelings by ordinary means; but when such a man was in trouble, and told me of the wants of his family--his wife and children--and I took my hat and went home with him, and mingled my tears with theirs, it did seem as if I was not a hand-breadth from heaven. But where there is spiritual decline, it may be unsuspected to the last. Hindrances raise from--. Paul’s purpose for writing the book of Galatians, scholars believe around A.D. 49, was to reveal that Paul’s apostleship was from Jesus Christ and not from men. Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:17.—E. 2. Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia. ESV Journaling Bible, Writer's Edition (Elegant Grace Design) It is not enough that you look for the better country; you must keep the way; and a small deviation may send you entirely wrong. She soon overtook him, when he threw another apple, which she stopped to get. The efficacy of every good work lies in its completion, and all their good works terminate abruptly, and are left off unfinished. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bcc/galatians-5.html. Persuasion of truth results in faith. Only here. ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. BibliographyBeza, Theodore. One loves the world in this aspect of it, another in that. Revived zeal for the mere external performances of religion. Sincerity is not religion, nor is orthodoxy, but the obedience of the truth. who, etc. David Mathis Apr 26, 2020 4.4K Shares Sermon. Note the singular τις — tis There was some ringleader in the business. Romans 14:4; James 4:12. ὑμᾶς ἐνέκοψεν. The two feet by which we run are faith and a good conscience. II. Oh, how many different ways there are by which God comes into the soul! J. Wilmot-Buxton, The Life of Duty, vol. But now, misled by the false apostles, they no longer run. 1983-1999. Grant's Verse-by-Verse Logos Bible Software. Hindrances lead to the ruin of the soul. hinder — The Greek means, literally, “hinder by breaking up a road.”. You are not far from Him when you get so near Him as to give your time and energies for the good of His needy creatures. Galatians 4 Galatians 6 ... An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the Believer's Bible Commentary and the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV and NRSV) - is just a step away! Galatians 5:16-21 The Promise of Victory Over Sin. 1905-1909. I. There is still greater reason to fear that in many eases worldly friends and companions are the hinderers. BibliographyPoole, Matthew, "Commentary on Galatians 5:7". 2. Let a Christian form an intimate friendship with an ungodly person, and from that moment all progress is stayed; he must go back; for when his companion is going in the opposite direction, how can he walk with him except by turning his back upon the path which he has formerly trodden? A PROPER USE OUR LIBERTY WILL FULFILL THE LAW (13-15) 1 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? Does the truth relate to the subject of sin? 1879-90. BibliographyEadie, John. Let me say, preliminarily, that there are a great many persons who seem to need no special religious teachings, for one of two opposite reasons. You have sometimes been set a-running. "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.". To obey the truth is not anything that can be done at once, or that requires to be done only at stated periods. It is not enough that we profess Christianity, but we must run well, by living up to that profession. Note, 2. The most disastrous consequences follow upon giving way to spiritual hindrances. And you who neither profess nor possess religion, I ask you what hindered you from becoming a penitent disciple of Christ at that time to which I have alluded. When they go forth into life, benevolence is their guiding principle. Commonly young converts are carried out with a greater measure of affection and zeal, and make a swifter progress in religion, than others do, at first, or they themselves do afterward when they are of older standing. Gurnall. Be stedfast in doing the right, even if alone. Highlight All Reset Print. Broadman Press 1932,33. Your store, your office, your shop, your family, your neighbourhood, the street--these are not so many things that you must resist for the sake of grace. John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. God have mercy on hinderers. Paul means here, that they began the Christian life with ardour and zeal; compare Galatians 4:15. Who did hinder you - Margin, “Drive you back.” The word used here ( ἀνακόπτω anakoptō) means properly to beat or drive back. Dindorf. The duty is compliance with all its requisitions. The astonishment conveyed in the question, who hindered you? Indifference to prayer and self-examination. xv., p. 309; Phillips Brooks, Sermons, p. 353. not obey the truth — not submit yourselves to the true Gospel way of justification. The first test to which we would bring the professing Christian who is anxious to determine whether he is ceasing to run well is that furnished by secret prayer and the study of God's word. If the fire be once out, almost impossible to rekindle the embers. It implies such a state of the heart, and such a comformation of conduct, as comports with the nature of the things revealed and believed. b. Want of good guidance in youth. of the Gospel, particularly the truth of justification by the righteousness of Christ; which they did not so cheerfully embrace, and show such a respect unto, as they had formerly done; see Galatians 3:1, and which he says not by way of inquiry, but of complaint and concern; and with some indignation against the persons who had been the means of hindering their Christian progress, and with a view to reclaim the Galatians if possible. The truth is the truth of the gospel. The truth—i.e., the doctrine taught by St. Paul in opposition to the Judaising tenets which had been introduced into the Galatian Church. Paul heard of it, and wrote to them on the subject. When people fall remiss and lazy in giving obedience to known truth, they are upon the very brink and precipice of defection into contrary error, and of apostasy from the very profession of truth. If they are laggards we are very likely to be so too. How can it be-but that Christians should be weak, when there is so much to stimulate, and so little to feed them? https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cgt/galatians-5.html. ), Many are soon engaged in holy duties, easily persuaded to take up a profession of religion--and as easily persuaded to lay it down: like the new moon which shines a little in the first part of the night, but is down before half the night be gone; lightsome professors in their youth, whose old age is wrapped up in thick darkness of sin and wickedness. 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