Galatians 1:1-5 Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead),
and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,
who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forevermore. Amen. New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. LaHabra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995
Random Facts Earliest of Paul’s letters His most passionate letter Galatians 1:8 Galatians 3:1-4 Galatians 5:12 Galatians 2:4
Theme Bondage vs. Freedom Freedom from bondage to the Law Freedom from bondage to sin
Context and Occasion Danger! (Acts 15) Outbreak and Epidemic Salvation Sanctification Outbreak and Epidemic
Context and Occasion Attitude change towards Paul Galatians 1:10 & 20
Context and Occasion Attitude change towards Christ Galatians 1:6-8
Purpose Vindicate Paul (1:1-2) His calling His authority His character ad hominem argument Key verse 2:20
Purpose Vindicate the gospel (1:3-5) Means of reconciliation Means of salvation Means of sanctification
Purpose Vindicate the gospel Saved by faith Saved through Christ Law is a tutor not a savior Sons of God through Christ Old Testament validation
Living like a Galatian On what do you base your hope? You WILL die. Faith alone via Christ alone? Your goodness vs. God’s holiness?