Galatians - An Interpretive Paraphrase with Notes
In this brief introduction and translation of Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia, I have endeavored to give the essential facts about the letter as well as a fresh paraphrase. No effort has been made to be original or novel, but to simply help those who study with me in Bible conferences to have a better understanding of the tremendous message of Galatians. The translation was originally made seven years ago and has since been revised several times.
I am grateful to my dear people at Central Park Baptist Church for allowing their pastor time to study. I am deeply indebted to Rev. Charles T. Carter for many fruitful discussions on Galatians, for his own translation and for his inspiration as a student of the Scriptures; To Rev. George Threadgill and Dr. Sigurd Bryan who read the original manuscript and made valuable suggestions; to Mrs. John Bowie, Jr. and to Miss Shirley Elliott for their help in making the translation possible.
SOLI DEO GLORIA
John Bob Riddle
Birmingham, Alabama
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John Bob Riddle, DDS
Dr. John Bob Riddle (1924 – 2012) was a beloved expositor, Bible scholar, pastor and teacher for over sixty years. Often called the Prince of Preachers by his admirers, Dr. Riddle was a friend and contemporary of such men as W. A. Criswell, R. G. Lee, Vance Havner and J. Vernon McGee, appearing often with these giants in Bible conferences and other speaking venues. As both a scholar and pastor Dr. Riddle’s dream was to translate the entire New Testament from the most reliable and authentic original Greek sources into conversational English without losing any of the impact of the original language. Prior to his death in 2012 he had completed 20 such “Study Guides,” several with his son, Dr. Bob Riddle, President of Pastorsworkshop. Several of the “Study Guides” offered through Pastorsworkshop have the original teaching notes in the margins. These have been preserved for the readers’ benefit.
Though a beloved pastor/teacher, Dr. Riddle’s passion was teaching the deep truths of Scripture to other pastors, many of whom lacked the opportunity for higher education or the ability to study Scripture in the original languages. That legacy is now continued through the distribution of his life’s work through the Pastorsworkshop and its global outreach.
