Ch 3-4: Grace-Faith versus Law-Works A. 3:1-9The Preeminence of Faith B. 3:10-14The Curse of Works C. 3:15-18The Precedent of Promise D. 3:19-25The Purpose of the Law E. 3:26-4:7Sons and Heirs through Christ F. 4:8-18The Emptiness of Legalism G. 4:19-31Law and Grace Cannot Coexist

Galatians 4: I am afraid for you, lest I have labored for you in vain. 12 Brethren, I urge you to become like me, for I became like you. You have not injured me at all. 13 You know that because of physical infirmity I preached the gospel to you at the first. 14 And my trial which was in my flesh you did not despise or reject, but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. 15 What then was the blessing you enjoyed? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes and given them to me. 16 Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth? 17 They zealously court you, but for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them. 18 But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you. 19 My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you,

“blessing” makarismo,s (MAKARISMOS)

“blessing” Vine’s: “indicates an ascription of blessing rather than a state” Thus: a counted blessedness

Galatians 4:15a Amplified Bible “What has become of that blessed enjoyment and satisfaction and self-congratulation that once was yours …”

“enemy” Some additional references: 1) The Devil (Matt 13:39) 2) Men Opposed to Christ (Heb 1:13, 10:13) 3) Men Opposed to Christ’s Servants (Rev 11:5,12) 4) Unregenerate in Attitude toward God (Rom 5:10, Col 1:21) 5) Death (1 Cor 15:26) 6) Israel in Alienation from God (Rom 11:28)

“nomad” 1) Say no when confronted by truth 2) Get mad and leave

Galatians 4: They zealously court you, but for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them. 18 But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you. 17 They zealously court you, but for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them. 18 But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you.

False Teachers Ron Merryman  First: divisive influence that destroys the convert’s confidence in the true minister of the Word  Second: eager, zealous, aggressive courting by the false teacher  Third: captivation of the minds of believers, so that they completely depend on the false teachers to think for them (false teachers make you dependent on them)  Fourth: dictation by the false teacher (relative to assurance of salvation, the do’s and don’ts, doctrine, etc.)

Zeal Ron Merryman “Paul did not claim exclusive rights on the affection and identity of his converts. He was happy when others successfully ministered in their midst, so long as their zeal was healthy. Paul did not dominate believers nor did he leave with them the impression that he was the only teacher in the body of Christ. Cultist-type leaders and false teachers often see themselves as the high priests of hermeneutics and the sole dictators of doctrine—their goal is mind control.”