Read Galatians 6.11-18. In 6.11-18: Paul's closing appeal. In verse 11: This reflects his customary practice (1 Cor 16.21). In his own hand writing, he summarizes themes already treated in the letter. In verse 12: He attacks the motives of his opponents (4.17-18). In verse 13: Criticizing their inconsistent practice recalls Rom 2.17-24. By "boasting" of the number of converts they have won, they violate Jer 9.23-24. In verse 14: Paul restates his central claim: The crucified Christ is his sole focus (1 Cor 2.2). The crucifixion marked two deaths: The collapse of the world that defined him (law) and the eclipse of the self-understanding that derived from that world. In verse 15: Ethnic identity no longer matters (3.26-28; 5.6; 1 Cor 7.19). What matters is participating in Gods reordered universe brought about by Christ (2 Cor 5.17). In verse 16: Israel of God possibly refers to those who oppose him, but could be God's people as originally envisioned in the promise to Abraham: those who live by faith, both Jews and gentiles. In verse 17: His apostolic life imprinted the crucifixion on his body (2 Cor 4.17). Comments or Questions..
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