Paul is addressing the issue of reverting to old religious practices after having embraced the new covenant in Christ. The metaphor of rebuilding what was destroyed highlights the inconsistency and futility of returning to a legalistic mindset after experiencing the freedom and grace found in Jesus. By doing so, one would essentially be contradicting the very essence of the gospel, which is about liberation from the law through faith. This message is a reminder to believers to remain steadfast in their new identity in Christ, focusing on the transformative power of grace rather than slipping back into old habits or systems that were once set aside. It underscores the importance of living in the freedom that Christ offers, rather than being bound by past traditions or rules that no longer apply.
If I rebuild what I destroyed, then I really would be a lawbreaker.
Galatians 2:18
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