PPG view on the book of Galatians.

This article will explore the primitive Pentecostal view on Galatians, which is a New Testament book written by the apostle Paul, who was a missionary for Christ in the late 1st century. Primitive Pentecostals see this book as very important in understanding their own relationship with God, especially in regard to the issue of grace versus works. The book's main thesis is that it is by grace alone that we are saved, and not by law-keeping or any of the other “works” of religious or moral practice.

In this regard, primitive Pentecostals agree with Paul’s assertion in Galatians 2:16 that “a man is not justified by the works of the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ.” This is a profound statement, as it implies that it is only through faith in Jesus and not through one’s own efforts, that a person can be declared righteous. This is an important point of doctrine for the primitive Pentecostal because it is an affirmation of the doctrine of grace, which is the belief that it is only through the grace of God that one can be saved.

Furthermore, the book of Galatians is important to the Primitive Pentecostals because it emphasizes the Spirit's role in a believer's life. In this regard, primitive Pentecostals effectively see Galatians 3:1-3 as emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life. In this passage, Paul states that “the law was given, through angels by the hand of a mediator” (Galatians 3:19). What Paul is saying is that the only way an individual can be saved is through faith in the work of the Holy Spirit, which is inherent in salvation and sanctification.

In conclusion, the book of Galatians is an important book to the Primitive Pentecostals. Primitive Pentecostals view the book as emphasizing the doctrine of grace, through faith in Christ and not through law-keeping, and the role of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life. Therefore, the book is essential for Primitive Pentecostals in understanding their relationship with God.