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Paul, an Apostle, not sent by Men, nor appointed by Man, but through Yeshua, the Messiah, and Elohim, the Father, who Raised him, from among, the Dead. And all the Brothers, who are with me, to the Assemblies, of Galatia, Grace, be to you, and Peace, from Elohim, the Father, through our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah. Who gave himself, for our Sins, to Rescue us, from the present Evil Age, agreeably, to the Pleasure, of Elohim, our Father, to whom be Glory, Forever, and Ever, believe. I am astonished, how soon you have turned to another Gospel, away from Elohim, who has called you, by his Grace. A Gospel, which does not even exist, howbeit, there are Men, who have stirred you up, and want to pervert the Gospel, of Elohim, but though we, or an Angel, from Heaven, Preach, any other Gospel, to you, than that which we have Preached, to you, be he Accursed. As I have just said, and now I again say it, that if anyone Announce, to you differently, from what you received, be he Accursed. For do I now persuade Men, or Elohim, or do I seek to please Men, for if I had till now, pleased Men, I should not have been a Servant, of Elohim. But I make known to you, my Brothers, that the Gospel Announced by me, was not from Man, for I did not receive it, and learn it, from Man, but through the Revelation, from Elohim. You have heard of the manner, of my life, in time past, in the Israelites Religion, how intensely I Persecuted, the Assembly, of Elohim, and tried to Destroy it. And how, that I was far more advanced, in the Israelites Religion, than many of my Age, among the People, of my Race, for above all, I was especially zealous, for the Doctrines, of my Forefathers. But when it Pleased Elohim, who had Chosen me, from my Birth, and Called me, by his Grace, to Reveal his Son, to me, that I might Preach him, among the Gentiles. I did not immediately disclose it, to any Human Being, neither did I go up to Jerusalem, to them, who had been Apostles, before me, but instead, I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus. Then after Three Years, I went up to Jerusalem, to get acquainted with Peter, and stayed with him, Fifteen Days, but I did not see anyone, of the other Apostles, except James, the Brother, of our Lord. I assure you before Elohim, that what I am Writing you, is no Lie.

Later, I came into Coasts, of Syria, and Cilicia, but I was unknown by Face, to the Assemblies, of Judah. For they had heard, only this much, that he who had Persecuted us before, now, Preached the believing, which previously, he tried to Destroy, and they Praised Elohim, because of me. Fourteen Years later, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas, and took with me Titus, and I went up, in response to a Revelation, and I declared to them, the Gospel, which I announce, among the Gentiles. And I privately explained to those, who were considered Leaders, among us, lest by any means, I had Labored, or should Labor in vain. Yet, not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be Circumcised, even though he was a Gentile. This matter arose, because some False Brothers, had infiltrated, our Ranks, to Spy on the Freedom, we have, in Yeshua, the Messiah, with the intention, of enslaving us. To those False Brothers, we did not submit, not even for a Moment, that the Truth, of the Gospel, might continue with you. As for those, who seemed to be important, of what kind, they were then, does not matter to me, Elohim, does not accept the Face, of Man. Even these very Persons, did not contribute, additional knowledge to me, on the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted, with the Task, of Preaching the Gospel, to the Gentiles, just as Peter had been to the Israelites. For Elohim, who was at work in the Ministry, of Peter, as an Apostle, to the Israelites, was also at work in my Ministry, as an Apostle, to the Gentiles. And when they recognized, that the Grace, had been given to me, then James, Peter, and John, who were considered, to be Pillars, gave to me, and Barnabas, the Right Hand, of Fellowship. They agreed, that we should Labor, among the Gentiles, and they, among the People, of the Israelites, all they asked, was that we should continue, to remember the Poor, the very thing, I was eager to do.

But when Peter came to Antioch, I reproved him, to his Face, because he was clearly in the wrong. For before certain Men came, from James, Peter ate with the Gentiles, but after they came, he withdrew, and separated himself, because he was afraid, of them. Who belonged to the Circumcision, the other Israelites joined him, in his Hypocrisy, so that by their Hypocrisy, even Barnabas, was led astray, but when I saw, that they were not following uprightly, according to the Truth, of the Gospel, I said to Peter, in the presence, of them all. If you, being a Israelite, live after the manner, of Gentiles, and not as do the Israelites, why do you compel the Gentile Converts, to live as do the Israelites. For if we, who are of Israelites, by Birth, and not Sinners, of the Gentiles, know that a Man, is not Justified, by the works, of the Law, but by the believing, through Yeshua, the Messiah. Even we, have believed through Yeshua, the Messiah, that we, might be Justified, by the believing, through the Messiah, and not by the works, of the Law. For by the works, of the Law, shall no Human Being, be Justified, but if, while we seek to be Justified, through the Messiah, it becomes evident, that we ourselves, are Sinners. Does that mean the Messiah, promotes Sin, Perish, the Thought, if I rebuild, what I Destroyed, I prove, that I am a Lawbreaker. For through the Law, I died, to the Law, so that I might live, for Elohim, I am Resurrected, with the Messiah. Henceforth, it is not I, who live, but the Messiah, who Lives in me, and the life, which now I live, in the Body, I live by the believing, through the Son, of Elohim, who loved me, and gave himself, for me. I do not frustrate, the Grace, of Elohim, for if Righteousness comes by means, of the Law, then the Messiah, died in vain.

O Foolish Galatians, deficient in understanding, who has fascinated you, from your believing, after Yeshua, the Messiah, Resurrected, has been Pictured, before your Eyes. This only I want to know, from you, did you Receive the Power, through the works, of the Law, or through Obedience, to believing. Are you so Foolish, after Beginning with the Messiah, are you now trying to attain your Goal, by Human effort, have you believed all these things, in vain. I hope that it is to no purpose, does Elohim, give you his Power, and work Miracles, among you, because you observe the Law, or because you believe, what you heard. In like manner, Abraham, believed Elohim, and it was accounted to him, for Righteousness, because Elohim, knew in advance, that the Gentiles, would be Declared Righteous, through believing. He First Preached to Abraham, as it is said, in the Holy Scripture, in you, shall all the Gentiles, be Blessed, so then, it is the believers, who are Blessed, through Abraham, the Man, of believing. For those, who rely on the works, of the Law, are still under the Curse, for as it is Written, Cursed is everyone, who does not practice, everything Written, in this Law. Clearly, no one is Justified, before Elohim, by the Law, because the Righteous, will live by believing. The Law, is not based on believing, on the contrary, the Man, who does these things, will live by them. The Messiah, Redeemed us, from the Curse, of the Law, by becoming a Curse, for us, for it is Written, Cursed is everyone, who is Hung, on a Tree. He Redeemed us, in order that, the Blessing given to Abraham, might come on the Gentiles, through Yeshua, the Messiah, so that by believing, we receive the Promise, of Elohim. Brothers, I speak, as I would to an Assembly, of Men, though it be, but a Man's Covenant, yet, if it be confirmed, no Man can reject it, or change anything in it. Now the Promises, were made to Abraham, and to his Descendants, as a Covenant, he did not say, to your Descendants, as of many, but to your Descendants, as One, that is the Messiah. And this I say, that the Covenant, which was previously confirmed, of Elohim, through the Messiah, cannot be repudiated, and the Promise nullified, by the Law, which came Four Hundred, and Thirty Years later. For if the Inheritance, is by the Law, then it would not be as the Fulfillment, of Promise, but Elohim, gave it to Abraham, by Promise.

What then was the purpose, of the Law, it was added, because of Transgressions, until the Seed, to whom the Promise referred, had come. The Law was put into effect, through Angels, in a Mediator's Hand, a Mediator however, does not represent just One Party, but Elohim, is One, is the law then, against the Promises, of Elohim. Perish, the Thought, for if a Law had been given, which could have wrought Salvation, Righteousness, would Truly have come as the result, of the Law, but the Writing Declares, that the Whole World, is a Prisoner, of Sin. So that what was Promised, being given, through believing, through Yeshua, the Messiah, might be given, to the Ones believing. Before this Promise came, we were held Prisoners, by the Law, shut up, unto the Promise, that was to be Revealed, so that the Law, has become a Trainer, of us, until the Messiah. That we might be Justified, on the Principle, of believing, but the Promise coming, we are no longer under a Trainer, for you are all the Children, of Elohim, through believing, through Yeshua, the Messiah. For they who have been Baptized, into the Messiah, have put on, the Messiah, there is neither Israelite, nor Gentile, neither Slave, nor Free Born, neither Male, nor Female, for you are all One, in Yeshua, the Messiah. So if you belong to the Messiah, then you are Descendants, of Abraham, and his Heirs, according to the Promise. Now this I say, that the Heir, as long as he is Young, cannot be distinguished, from the Servants, although he Owns, the Whole Estate, but he is subject to Guardians, and Trustees, until the Time Appointed, by his Father. Even so, we when we were Young, were subject to Principles, of this World, but when the fullness, of the Time, was come, Elohim, sent forth his Son, who Born, of a Woman, became subject to the Law, to Redeem those, under the Law. That we might receive, the full Rights, of Sons, and because you are Sons, Elohim has sent forth his Power, into your Minds, it cries, Father, our Father.

Wherefore, you are no longer Servants, but Sons, and if Sons, then Heirs, of Elohim, through Yeshua, the Messiah. Howbeit then, when you did not know Elohim, you were in Bondage, to those things, which from their Nature, were not Gods, but now, that you have known Elohim, and especially that you have been Acknowledged, by Elohim, how is it, that you are turning back, to those weak, and miserable Principles. Do you Wish, to be Enslaved by them, Anew, you still Observe Days, and Moons, and Set Times, and Years, I am afraid that perhaps, I have Labored among you, in vain. My Brothers, I beseech you, put yourself in my place, just as once, I put myself, in your place. You have not Offended me, at all, you know that I was weak in Flesh, when I Preached the Gospel, to you at the First, and yet, you did not Despise me, nor Reject me, on account, of my weakness, but you Received me, as if I were an Angel, of Elohim, as if I were the Messiah, Yeshua himself. What has happened, to all your Joy, for I can Testify, concerning you, that if it had been possible, you would have torn out your Eyes, and given them, to me, have I become your Adversary, because I tell you the Truth. Those People are Zealous, to win you over, but for no good, what they want, is to Alienate you, from us, so that, you may be Zealous, for them. It is fine to be Zealous, provided the purpose is good, and to be so always, and not just when I am with you. My little Children, for whom I am in Travail again, until the Messiah, be a Reality in you, I wish, I could be with you now, and could change the Tone, of My Voice, because I am deeply concerned about you. Tell me, you who Desire to be under the Law, do you not Hear the Law, for it is Written, that Abraham, had Two Sons, One, by the Slave Woman, and the other, by the Free Woman. His Son, by the Slave Woman, was Born, in the Ordinary Way, but his Son, by the Free Woman, was Born, as the result, of a Promise. These things may be taken Figuratively, for the Women, represent Two Covenants, One Covenant, is from Mount Sinai, and Bears Children, who are to be Slaves, this is Hagar. Now Hagar, stands for Mount Sinai, in Arabia, and answers, to this Jerusalem, and Serves in Bondage, she, and her Children, but the Jerusalem, that is above, is Free, and she is our Mother. For it is Written, be Glad O Barren Woman, who Bears no Children, break forth, and cry aloud, you who have no Labor Pains, for the Children, of the One in Disfavor, are more Numerous, than the Children, of the One, who is Favored. Now we, my Brothers, are Children, of Promise, as was Isaac, at that Time, the Son Born, in the Ordinary Way, Persecuted the Son, Born through the Promise, of Elohim, it is the same now. Nevertheless, what does the Scripture say, get rid, of the Slave Woman, and her Son, for the Slave Woman's Son, will never, share in the Inheritance, with the Free Woman's Son. Therefore Brothers, we are not Children, of the Slave Woman, but of the Free Woman.

Stand firm therefore, in the Liberty, with which the Messiah, has made us Free, and be not Harnessed again, under the Yoke, of Servitude. Mark my Words, I Paul, Tell you, that if you let yourselves be Circumcised, the Messiah, will be of no value, to you at all. Again, I Declare to every Man, who lets himself be Circumcised, that he is under Obligation, to Fulfill the Whole Law. You who are trying to be Justified, by the Law, have been Alienated, from the Messiah. You have fallen away, from Grace, for we, through the Messiah, wait for the Hope, of Righteousness, by believing. For through the Messiah, Yeshua, Circumcision is nothing, neither is Uncircumcision, but believing, that is perfected, through love. You were running a good Race, who cut in on you, and kept you from obeying, the Truth. The Bias, of your Mind, is not from him, who Called you, a little Yeast, works through the Whole Batch, of Dough. I confide in you, through our Lord, that you will entertain, no other thoughts, the One, who is throwing you, into confusion, will pay the Penalty, whoever he may be. And I, my Brothers, if I still Preach Circumcision, why should I be Persecuted, why, has the Resurrection ceased, to be a stumbling Block, but I would that they, who disquiet you, were actually cut off. For my Brothers, you have been Called, to Liberty, only do not use your Liberty, to Indulge the Sinful Nature, but by love, serve one another, for the Whole Law, is fulfilled in One saying, that is, you shall love your Neighbor, as yourself. If you keep on Biting, and Devouring each other, watch out, or you will be Destroyed, by each other. So I say, live by the Mind, of the Messiah, and you will not Gratify, the Desires, of the Sinful Nature. For the Sinful Nature desires, what is contrary, to the Mind, of the Messiah, and the Mind, of the Messiah, what is contrary, to the Sinful Nature, they are in conflict, with each other, so that, you do not do, what you want, but if you are lead, by the Mind, of the Messiah, you are not under, the Law.

The Acts, of the Sinful Nature, are obvious, Sexual Immorality, Impurity, Lasciviousness, Idol Worship, Magic, contention, rivalry, jealousy, fits, of rage, Selfish Ambition, Divisions, Factions, envyings, Murders, Drunkenness, revellings, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those, who live like this, will not Inherit, the Kingdom, of Elohim. But the Fruits, of the Mind, of the Messiah, are love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, believing, meekness, Self Control, against such things, there is no Law. And those, who belong to the Messiah, have Controlled, their Weaknesses, and Passions, let us therefore, live in the Mind, of the Messiah, and surrender, to the Mind, of the Messiah. Let us not be desirous, of vainglory, provoking one another, envying one another. My Brothers, if anyone be found at Fault, you who are in, the Messiah, restore him, in a Mind, of meekness, and be cautious, lest also you, be Tempted. Carry each other's Burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill, the Law, of Elohim. For if a Man, considers that he is something, while he is not, he Deceives himself, each One, should Test, his own Actions, then he can take Pride, in himself, without comparing himself, to somebody else. For each One, must take up his own Load, let him, who is Taught the Word, become a Partaker, with him, who Teaches, all good things. Do not be Deceived, Elohim, cannot be Mocked, a Man reaps, what he Sows. The One, who Sows, to please his Sinful Nature, from that Nature, will reap Destruction, the One, who Sows, to please Elohim, from Elohim, the Life, that is Eternal, shall reap. Let us not become weary, in doing good, for in due Season, we will reap, a Harvest, if we do not, give up, so then, while we have the opportunity, let us work good, toward all, especially to those, who belong to the Family, of believers.

You can see, how long a Letter, I have Written, to you, with my own Hand. Those who want, to make a good impression, outwardly, are trying to compel you, to be Circumcised, the only reason, they do this, is to avoid being Persecuted, on account, of the Resurrection, of the Messiah. For not even they themselves, who are Circumcised, keep the Law, but they want you, to become Circumcised, that they may boast, about your Flesh, but as for me, I have nothing, on which to boast, except the Resurrection, of our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah, by whom the World, is Crucified to me, and I am Crucified, to the World. Neither Circumcision, nor Uncircumcision, means anything, what counts, is a new Creation, Peace, and Mercy, to all, who follow this Rule, even the Israel, of Elohim. Finally, let no one put trouble, upon me, for I bear on my Body, the Marks, of our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah. My Brothers, the Grace, of Elohim, be with you, believe.

This Letter is Dedicated to the
Memory, of my Teacher.
Victor Paul Wierwille