Justification by Faith My interpretation of key issues in this commentary departs somewhat from many traditional interpretations. It is important, therefore, to clarify some of the perspectives that guide my interpretation. Since the Reformation, most Protestants have viewed Galatians as an impassioned defense of the doctrine of justification by faith apart from the works of the law. I certainly agree wholeheartedly that Paul uses the verb to justify (2:16–17; 3:8, 11, 24; 5:4) to express his conviction