TWO POEMS ON GALATIANS 1:2b-5

Lectionary passage: Galatians 1:2b-5 - To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,who gave himself  for our sins to set us free from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

PAUL’S SALUTATION (a poetic paraphrase)

                                                    “Grace and peace from God our Father
                                                      and the Lord Christ Jesus, who
                                                      gave himself up for our sins to
                                                      save from this age me and you,
                                                      in accordance with the will of
                                                      God our Father, to whom be
                                                      all the praise and glory given
                                                      throughout all eternity."

TO WHOM BE GLORY

                                                         A correct evaluation
                                                         of Paul’s Christian salutation
                                                         would include in the description
                                                         that it’s also an ascription
                                                         and a forthright proclamation
                                                         of the gospel of salvation.