Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia …

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Justification comes on basis of faith… not on basis of law/works 2:16  One must believe in Jesus Christ as the redemptive & sacrificial Messiah...seek mercy & forgiveness through Him  No flesh will be justified by works of law

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Paul continues making his point from sarcasm 2:17 cp. v. 15  If we seek justification in Christ (on basis of the gospel, faith, mercy, pardon) and not on basis of law (works, merit), “we” will be sinners just like the Gentiles Rom 3:9, 20, 23

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Paul continues making his point from sarcasm 2:17 cp. v. 15  Since we must seek justification this way, does that make Christ a “minister of sin?” (has He commanded such conduct as Peter exhibited?)  God forbid!! (May it never be!!)

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Paul continues making his point from sarcasm 2:17 cp. v. 15  For Peter to have behaved in the way he did toward the Gentiles denied the very basis of what brings all men together in Christ Eph 2:11-18

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Paul seems to have finished speaking to/about Peter in 2:17  Beginning at 2:18, Paul appears to begin addressing his 2nd proposition on a much larger scale (broader arguments)

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  If Paul did anything to encourage a return to a “law-basis system” re: justification, that would be “rebuilding” what he had previously “destroyed” 2:18a  What he did in his own personal life when he obeyed the gospel Phil 3:5-9, 13

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  If Paul did anything to encourage a return to a “law-basis system” re: justification, that would be “rebuilding” what he had previously “destroyed” 2:18a  What he preached as an apostle Acts 13:26-30, 32, In Antioch Pisidia (a Galatian city)

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  If Paul “rebuilt” what he had previously “destroyed,” he admits he would be a “transgressor” 2:18b  One who goes beyond law; one who does not abide within proper boundaries  What law would Paul be transgressing??

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Paul died to law “…through law” that he might “…live to God” 2:19  Law had left him dead in sin Rom 7:7-11  Through law he realized justification could not be on a “legal basis” (perfect obedience or commandment keeping)

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Paul died to law “…through law” that he might “…live to God” 2:19  He had to “die to law” (come out from under its control or jurisdiction)  Accomplished when he submitted to the control of Christ Rom 7:4 Col 2:14

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  It was also “…through law” in that the Law of Moses foretold of its own demise and the coming of the covenant of Christ Gal 3:24 Jer 31:31-34 Heb 8:6-13

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Paul had been crucified w/ Christ 2:20a  He had to die in order to live  When? At his obedience & baptism Rom 6:3-4, 6-7  Now, he lived by faith…actually, Christ lived in him 2:20b Jn 14:23 Col 1:27

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Paul answers the Judaizers 2:21  It appears he anticipates an objection from the false teachers re: his preaching  They were pressing the Gentile saints to submit to the Law (circumcision) … salvation by faith in Christ was not good

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Paul answers the Judaizers 2:21  The charge Ù Paul’s preaching would “nullify God’s grace” shown to the Jews through the covenant with Abraham  Paul responds such does not nullify, set aside God’s grace Rom 9: :1-6

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Paul answers the Judaizers 2:21  If this “objection” from the Judaizers was correct, it would mean man must adopt a law system for basis of justification  More importantly, it would also mean Christ died “in vain” (needlessly)

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Paul answers the Judaizers 2:21  If “righteousness” (standing before God) comes through law, Christ died for nothing  Paul argued the same point in his letter to Rome Rom 4:1-12, 16-22

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia …