1. LESSON 9
A Relational
Argument

2. Introduction
In Galatians 4:8-20, Paul breaks away from the somewhat academic and theological discourse he has been providing, and he allows the emotional and relational factors at play to come to the front of his argumentation.

3. Introduction
In essence, Paul adds a seventh point in his argument for the true gospel, and this one is relational—
the experience of the Galatians (3:1-5)
the example of Abraham (3:6-9)
the expiation of Jesus Christ (3:10-14)
the establishment of the Covenant (3:15-18)
the essence of the Law (3:19-22)
the excellence of faith (3:23-4:7)
the endearment of Paul (4:80-20)

4. Introduction
The relevance of this argument is seen in that, although the Galatians had initially just abandoned Paul, they were now abandoning his message.
So, Paul’s goal here is that his endearment for this church would cause them to revive their affection for him and, consequently, reestablish their commitment to his message.

5. Paul’s Ministry to the Galatians (vv. 8-12a)
Through Paul’s ministry, they had been redeemed from slavery (vv. 8, 9b-10).
Deceptive
Powerless
Useless
Elementary
Religious

6. Paul’s Ministry to the Galatians (vv. 8-12a)
Through Paul’s ministry, they had been redeemed from slavery (vv. 8, 9b-10).
Through Paul’s ministry, they had been reconciled to God (v. 9a).
Through Paul’s ministry, they had been related to by their soulwinner (v. 12a).

7. Paul’s Reception by the Galatians (vv. 12b-16)
Paul’s physical weakness (vv a)
His weakness hindered his ministry ability (v. 13).
His weakness tested their ministry acceptance (v. 14a).

8. Paul’s Reception by the Galatians (vv. 12b-16)
Paul’s physical weakness (vv a)
The Galatians’ spiritual welcome (vv. 14b-15)
The opposite of their welcome (v. 14b)
The perspective of their welcome (v. 14b)
The manner of their welcome (v. 15b)
The result of their welcome (v. 15a)

9. Paul’s Love for the Galatians (vv. 17-20)
The contrast of Paul’s love (vv )
The character of Paul’s love (vv )
Personal tenderness
Emotional turmoil
Purposeful task
Concerned transparency

10. LESSON 9
A Relational
Argument