1. Introduction & Outline1
Introduction & Outline

2. Goals of this Study: Examine implications of false teachings
Review “justification by faith”
Study true meaning of “freedom”
Learn about Paul’s early life

4. Churches of Galatia:
Antioch Acts 13:14
Iconium - Acts 13:51
Lystra Acts 14:8
Derbe Acts 14:19-21

5. Paul’s Objectives with this Letter:
Blessings received by faith in Christ
Must be united to Jesus by faith
Blessings cannot be “earned”
To abandon faith is to lose

6. Outline Greeting – 1:1-5 Rebuke – 1:6-9
Personal History – 1:10 to 2:14
Discourse on Justification by Faith – 2:15 to 4:31
Exhortations – 5:1 to 6:18

7. Greeting – 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),
- Galatians 1:1

8. and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:
- Galatians 1:2

9. 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.
- Galatians 1:3-4

10. Paul says two things about Jesus:
He is Lord
Reviews Jesus’ work in producing our salvation

11. Salvation
Jesus offers Himself
His sacrifice enables our salvation
Done according to God’s plan

12. to whom be the glory forevermore. Amen.
- Galatians 1:5

13. Amen = “AW-MANE”

14. Amen = Verily, Truly

15. Paul’s Usage It is a sure and trustworthy thing that:
Jesus died for sins – Amen
Jesus was resurrected – Amen
This was according to God’s plan – Amen
God deserves glory – Amen

16. To Say “Amen” in Church is:
Biblical
Respectful
Encouraging
Enthusiastic