Galatia, Galatians

Definition

In New Testament times, Galatia was a large Roman province located in the central part of what is now the country of Turkey.

• Part of Galatia bordered the Black Sea, which was to the north. It was also bordered by the provinces of Asia, Bithynia, Cappadocia, Celicia, and Pamphylia.
• The apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Christians who lived in the province of Galatia. This letter is the New Testament book called “Galatians.”
• One reason that Paul wrote his letter to the Galatians was to emphasize again the gospel of salvation by grace, not by works.
• The Jewish Christians there were incorrectly teaching the Gentile Christians there that it was necessary for believers to keep certain Jewish laws.

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(See also: Asia, believe, Cilicia, good news, Paul, works)

Bible References

• 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
• 1 Peter 1:1-2
• 2 Timothy 4:9-10
• Acts 16:6-8
• Galatians 1:1

Word Data

• Strong’s: G10530, G10540