Paul turns a corner in his argument here. He is being accused by the Judaizers in Galatia of seeking the favor of men by holding the doctrinal position he does.
Paul continues to use himself as an example to make his argument. He is saying, ‘I was converted through the true Gospel just like you. Not by man; but of God alone. Do you now think that I have retreated back to seeking the favor of men?'
Saved by God alone, Paul assures them right from the outset of the epistle that he has been commissioned as an apostle by God alone as well (v1).
In verse 10 Paul is stating very logically and very clearly that if he was saved by God alone and commissioned by God alone; and the Gospel he preaches was given to him by God alone – then his life belongs to Him alone – he is therefore beholding to no man.
There were Five ‘Solas' or 5 basic essentials of the true Gospel that emerged from the Protestant Reformation in contradistinction to the Roman Catholic faith: Sola gratia; Sola fida; Solus Christus; Sola scriptura; Soli Deo Gloria!
We are saved by grace alone; through faith alone; in Christ alone; by the Scriptures alone; all to the glory of God alone. This we teach. This we believe. And for this alone we ought to live out our lives.
But what happens after salvation? How do we live out those 5 ‘solas' of our salvation in such a way that preserves the pure intention of a faith so hard fought for? The same way Paul did, by going from being a person who lived his whole life to please men, to becoming one who lives to please God alone.
This could be our '6th sola': ‘Victus Placeo Deus Unus' -- Living to Please God Alone.
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