GALATIANS

Galatians Summary Outline I. I. Ch 1-2: Defense of Message and Messenger II. II. Ch 3-4: Grace-Faith versus Law-Works III. III. Ch 5-6: New Life in the Spirit

Ch 1-2: Defense of Message and Messenger A. 1:1-5Salutation B. 1:6-9Exclusivity of the Gospel C. 1:10-2:21Defense of Apostleship

Defense of Apostleship A. 1:10-24Paul’s Authority Acquired B. 2:1-10Paul’s Authority Acknowledged C. 2:11-21Paul’s Authority Applied

Paul A “Hebrew of the Hebrews” (solid Jewish ethnic heritage) Formerly a Pharisee; “concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.” (Phil 3:5-6—impeccable Jewish religious heritage) Set apart and called of God to preach the gospel to the Gentiles (Gal 1:15-16) A staunch advocate and defender of grace (Acts 15:1-2)

Barnabas A believer of integrity, generosity, and encouragement (Acts 4:36-37)

Barnabas A believer of integrity, generosity, and encouragement (Acts 4:36-37) An encouragement to Paul in his early Christian life (Acts 9:26-30)

Barnabas A believer of integrity, generosity, and encouragement (Acts 4:36-37) An encouragement to Paul in his early Christian life (Acts 9:26-30) A ministry partner with Paul (Acts 11:19-30).

Barnabas A believer of integrity, generosity, and encouragement (Acts 4:36-37) An encouragement to Paul in his early Christian life (Acts 9:26-30) A ministry partner with Paul (Acts 11:19-30). Called of God with Paul to the 1 st Missionary Journey (Acts 13:1-14:28)

Barnabas A believer of integrity, generosity, and encouragement (Acts 4:36-37) An encouragement to Paul in his early Christian life (Acts 9:26-30) A ministry partner with Paul (Acts 11:19-30). Called of God with Paul to the 1 st Missionary Journey (Acts 13:1-14:28) Likewise, a staunch advocate and defender of grace (Acts 15:1-2)

Barnabas A believer of integrity, generosity, and encouragement (Acts 4:36-37) An encouragement to Paul in his early Christian life (Acts 9:26-30) A ministry partner with Paul (Acts 11:19-30). Called of God with Paul to the 1 st Missionary Journey (Acts 13:1-14:28) Likewise, a staunch advocate and defender of grace (Acts 15:1-2) A strong personality regarding ministry (Acts 15:34-41)

Titus Paul’s true son in the faith (Titus 1:4)

Titus Paul’s true son in the faith (Titus 1:4) A Gentile convert (Gal 2:3— “being a Greek”)

Titus Paul’s true son in the faith (Titus 1:4) A Gentile convert (Gal 2:3— “being a Greek”) A trusted, fellow worker to the Gentiles with Paul (2 Cor 8:23)

Titus Paul’s true son in the faith (Titus 1:4) A Gentile convert (Gal 2:3— “being a Greek”) A trusted, fellow worker to the Gentiles with Paul (2 Cor 8:23) Ultimately called of God to independent ministry (2 Tim 4:10)

Peter

Called to preach the gospel unto the Jews (John 21:15-19)

Peter Called to preach the gospel unto the Jews (John 21:15-19) A bold witness among the Jews (Acts 4:5-13)

Peter Called to preach the gospel unto the Jews (John 21:15-19) A bold witness among the Jews (Acts 4:5-13) Struggled with casting off Judaistic influences relative to faith and practice (Acts 10:9-17, 28-29)

Peter Called to preach the gospel unto the Jews (John 21:15-19) A bold witness among the Jews (Acts 4:5-13) Struggled with casting off Judaistic influences relative to faith and practice (Acts 10:9-17, 28-29) Clear, consistent advocate of grace-faith way of salvation (Acts 10:34-43)

James Leader of the church in Jerusalem; seemed to be most influential in early efforts to maintain “Jewishness” in Christian practice (Gal 2:11-13) Ultimately proclaimed support for liberty for Gentile believers from Jewish customs (Acts 15:12-19)

James Leader of the church in Jerusalem; seemed to be most influential in early efforts to maintain “Jewishness” in Christian practice (Gal 2:11-13) Ultimately proclaimed support for liberty for Gentile believers from Jewish customs (Acts 15:12-19)

John A bold witness among the Jews (Acts 4:5-13) A key leader and apostle in the church at Jerusalem.

“false brethren” πσευδαδελφους

“false brethren” πσευδαδελφους πσευδο PSEUDO αδελφος ADELPHOS

“false brethren” πσευδαδελφους πσευδο PSEUDO αδελφος ADELPHOS pseudo-brethren

Pseudo-Brethren “secretly brought in” παρείσακτος PAREISAKTOS “came in by stealth” παρεισέρχομαι PAREISERCHOMAI “to spy out” κατασκοπεω KATASKOPEŌ “might bring into bondage” καταδουλόω KATADOULOŌ

Pseudo-Brethren “secretly brought in” παρείσακτος PAREISAKTOS adjective

Pseudo-Brethren “secretly brought in” παρείσακτος PAREISAKTOS adjective from verb παρεισαγω PAREISANGŌ “to bring in by the side”

Pseudo-Brethren “secretly brought in” παρείσακτος PAREISAKTOS adjective from verb παρεισαγω PAREISANGŌ “to bring in by the side” i.e., “not straightforwardly brought in”

Pseudo-Brethren “came in by stealth” παρεισέρχομαι PAREISERCHOMAI verb“infiltrate, come in by stealth”

Pseudo-Brethren “came in by stealth” παρεισέρχομαι PAREISERCHOMAI verb“infiltrate, come in by stealth” cp. Rom 5:20

Pseudo-Brethren “to spy out” κατασκοπεω KATASKOPEŌ verb“spy out”

Pseudo-Brethren “to spy out” κατασκοπεω KATASKOPEŌ verb“spy out” from noun κατάσκοπος KATASKOPOS

Pseudo-Brethren “to spy out” κατασκοπεω KATASKOPEŌ verb“spy out” from noun κατα / σκοπος KATA/SKOPOS

Pseudo-Brethren “to spy out” κατασκοπεω KATASKOPEŌ verb“spy out” from noun κατα / σκοπος KATA/SKOPOS ↓ ↓ σκεπτομαι SKEPTOMAI “to peer about” (as a skeptic)

Pseudo-Brethren “to spy out” κατασκοπεω KATASKOPEŌ verb“spy out” “according to/peer about as a skeptic” i.e., “to observe with skepticism or negative intent”

Pseudo-Brethren “to spy out” κατασκοπεω KATASKOPEŌ verb“spy out” “according to/a skeptic” i.e., “to observe with skepticism or negative intent” cp. Heb 11:31 noun form κατάσκοπος

Pseudo-Brethren “bring into bondage” καταδουλόω KATADOULOŌ verb

Pseudo-Brethren “bring into bondage” καταδουλόω KATADOULOŌ verb KATA/DOULOŌ

Pseudo-Brethren “bring into bondage” καταδουλόω KATADOULOŌ verb KATA/DOULOŌ ↓ noun DOULOS

Pseudo-Brethren “bring into bondage” καταδουλόω KATADOULOŌ verb “bring under the standard of slavery” “to enslave”