Alarmed that Galatian churches were being swayed by teachings requiring Jewish practices for salvation, the Apostle Paul wrote a passionate letter. He fiercely defends the gospel of grace through faith in Jesus alone, emphasizing that following Jesus frees us from legalistic burdens. Paul explains how faith in Christ, not keeping rules, justifies us before God, uniting believers into one family empowered by the Holy Spirit to live a life of love.Â