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ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 4 TH Quarter 2011, THE GOSPEL IN GALATIANS Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation October 8, 2011 Paul’s Authority and GOSPEL

EVERYTHING IN OUR LIVES MUST BE SUBJECT TO THE AUTHORITY GOSPEL HOLDING FAST TO THE TRUTH

Memory Verse GALATIANS 1:10 “Am I now trying to get people to think well of me? Or do I want God to think well of me? Am I trying to please people? If I were, I would not be serving Christ.”

EVERYTHING IN OUR LIVES MUST BE SUBJECT TO THE AUTHORITY GOSPEL HOLDING FAST TO THE TRUTH

STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE Let the authority of the gospel permeates our lives Be determine to defend the truth

Let the authority of the gospel permeates our lives STEP ONE

Authority of the Bible A. Compare Paul’s opening salutation in Galatians 1:1, 2 with what he writes in Ephesians 1:1, Philippians 1:1, and 2 Thessalonians 1:1. In what ways is Paul’s salutation in Galatians similar to and different from the others? Paul’s opening salutation in Galatians is not only a bit longer than in his others, but he goes out of his way to describe the basis of his apostolic authority

Authority of the Bible B. In addition to defending his apostleship, what else does Paul point to in his opening greeting to the Galatians? Compare Galatians 1:3–5 with Ephesians 1:2; Philippians 1:2; and Colossians 1:2. One of the unique features of Paul’s letters is the way he links the words grace and peace in the greetings.

Authority of Gospel C. What aspects of the gospel does Paul include in Galatians 1:1–6? The gospel rests fully on what Christ accomplished for us through His death on the cross and resurrection from the dead. Christ’s death and resurrection did something that we never could do for ourselves.

Be determine to defend the truth of the gospel STEP TWO

Defend the Truth A. What normally follows the opening greeting in Paul’s letters? How is Galatians different? Compare Gal. 1:6 with Rom. 1:8, 1 Cor. 1:4, Phil. 1:3, and 1 Thess. 1:2. Although Paul addresses all kinds of local challenges and problems in his letters to the churches, he still made it a practice to follow his opening greeting with a word of prayer or thanksgiving to God for the faith of his readers. He even does this in his letters to the Corinthians, who were struggling with all kinds of questionable behavior.

Defend the Truth B. What strong words does Paul use that demonstrate the degree of his concern about what was happening in Galatia? Read Gal. 1:6–9, 5:12. Spiritually speaking, Paul is saying that the Galatians were turncoats who were turning their backs on God.

SUMMARY WE CAN HOLD FAST TO THE TRUTH BY Letting the authority of the gospel permeates our lives Being determine to defend the truth

APPLY How can this lesson about God’s Authority affects my life today? Do I have the desire to let the authority of the gospel permeates my life? Do I have the desire to defend the truth? Q

PLAN How can I use this lesson about God’s Authority this coming week? What are some practical ways I can do to hold fast the truth of the gospel? Q

TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today? Q

TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? I need to base my life in the authority of the gospel Sometimes I base my life according to my experience 1. By living life according to the gospel 2.By knowing the doctrine of the Bible This coming week I will spend time studying the Word of God PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

ASSOCIATE truth – Why should I study this lesson? DISCOVER truth – What does the Bible say about this truth? APPLY truth – How can this truth affect my life today ? PLAN using the truth – How can I use this truth today? TRANSFER truth to life – What changes do I need in my life? ADAPT it! Teaching Approach Teach With Power Ministry Effective for SMALL GROUPS