1. The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10

2. The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10
Background
Author: Paul
Audience: Churches in Galatia (Acts 13-14)

3. The Churches of Galatia

4. The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10
Background
Author: Paul
Audience: Churches in Galatia
Date: ~49 AD
Time of rapid change & uncertainty
Gentiles included (Acts 10), not equal
Faith in Christ AND obedience to Law?
Faith alone in Christ alone!

5. The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10
Opponents:
Jewish believers
Acts 15:5 But some of the sect of the Pharisees who had believed stood up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them and to direct them to observe the Law of Moses.”

6. The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10
Paul’s Response
“Let him be accursed…anathema”
Why? Because they were…
Diminishing the work of Christ
Distorting the response of faith
Dividing the family of God

7. The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10
Paul’s Response
“Let him be accursed…anathema”
Get the gospel right
The work of Christ
The grace of God
Faith alone
Christ alone

8. Application Have you understood and believed the one true gospel?
Can you share the gospel clearly?