Galatians: Controversy over the LawPaul's letter to the Galatians is considered the first recorded intra-Christian controversy because there are so many points that Paul tries to clarify and clarify with the people Galatian which lead to the purpose of the law. There are many ideas in Christian theology, but the one that stands out the most is the controversy over law. The Galatians have turned to a different gospel and this dismays Paul. The Galatians believe that circumcision is the next step to show their trust in Jesus. Paul, on the other hand, believes that this is not necessary because there is no need for physical evidence to prove their trust and that faith in Christ is sufficient. “Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you allow yourselves to be circumcised, Christ will be of no use to you” (“The Harper Collins” Galatians 5:2). In this essay, I will describe how Paul proves his argument by his personal experience, the issue of circumcision, hypocrisy and the justification of the law Paul had already preached to the Galatians once before and they understood his message very well. However, once Paul left to preach elsewhere. , the Galatians began to follow the Jewish Christians who had a different gospel than Paul. This infuriates Paul and so he writes a letter that concerns this problem. In Galatians, chapters one and two, Paul traces the origins of his gospel to prove. to the Galatians that his gospel is the one to follow, not the Jewish Christians who try to convert them to false statements and who believe that Gentiles must be circumcised or they will not be saved Throughout Paul's letter to the. Galatians, he tries to prove to them that this is all wrong and that by simply having faith in G...... middle of paper ...... wish to Christians who were trying to change their beliefs. Having faith is all one needs to obtain God's love and redemption. Many of Paul's points were relevant to 21st century social concerns and Christian faith. We have laws that lead us on the right path so as not to sin and therefore have faith that God forgives us our sins. The hypocritical part of Paul's letter to the Galatians also reminded me of some 21st century concerns. For example, people sin every day but choose to lie because they are embarrassed by their actions. I know that I am guilty of sin and have been somewhat of a hypocrite and have chosen to twist the truth just to get out of trouble. Paul says throughout the letter to live by faith and you will be saved. The law is there to guide you on a righteous path, but faith in God is the great message to take and follow..