Galatians 3:25

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

しかし、いったん信仰が現れた以上、わたしたちは、もはや養育掛のもとにはいない。

この聖句の意味

This verse from Galatians says that once we have faith in Jesus Christ, we no longer need the strict rules of the law to guide us. Paul is speaking here and emphasizes that faith replaces the old system.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're learning how to ride a bike with training wheels. Once you learn to balance on your own, you don't need those training wheels anymore. That's like faith in Jesus—once we have it, we don’t need all the rules to keep us going.

歴史的背景

The Apostle Paul wrote Galatians around AD 49-50 to address churches in Galatia that were being influenced by legalistic teachings. He emphasizes grace and freedom in Christ over adherence to the Mosaic Law.

今日への適用

Consider a scenario where someone is struggling with following strict dietary laws as a sign of faith. This verse reminds them that true faith in Jesus doesn't require additional rules but allows for freedom and trust in God’s grace.

トピック

• faith
• salvation
• freedom
• grace
• law
• legalism

関連する聖句

• Romans 3:28
• Hebrews 8:6-13
• Colossians 2:14
• John 15:10
• Ephesians 2:8-9

よくある質問

Does this mean we can do whatever we want without rules?

No, it doesn't. It means that the strict legalistic system of the law is not needed to please God once we have faith in Christ. We are guided by the Holy Spirit and love for others.

What was the main issue Paul was addressing?

Paul was dealing with the problem of false teachers who insisted that Gentile Christians had to follow Jewish laws, such as circumcision, to be saved. He argued against this, emphasizing faith in Christ alone for salvation.

How does this relate to other parts of the New Testament?

This theme resonates throughout the New Testament where Jesus and the apostles teach about being free from the law through faith in God's grace. It’s a central message of freedom in Christ.

Can you explain what 'schoolmaster' means here?

In this context, 'schoolmaster' refers to the law that taught people their need for a savior and guided them until faith came through Jesus. Once we have faith, we don't need the strict teaching of the law anymore.