1. Galatians 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),

2. and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,

3. 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, to whom be the glory forevermore. Amen.
New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. LaHabra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995

4. Random Facts Earliest of Paul’s letters His most passionate letter
Galatians 1:8
Galatians 3:1-4
Galatians 5:12
Galatians 2:4

5. Theme Bondage vs. Freedom Freedom from bondage to the Law
Freedom from bondage to sin

6. Context and Occasion Danger! (Acts 15) Outbreak and Epidemic Salvation
Sanctification
Outbreak and Epidemic

7. Context and Occasion Attitude change towards Paul Galatians 1:10 & 20

8. Context and Occasion Attitude change towards Christ Galatians 1:6-8

9. Purpose Vindicate Paul (1:1-2) His calling His authority His character
ad hominem argument
Key verse 2:20

10. Purpose Vindicate the gospel (1:3-5) Means of reconciliation
Means of salvation
Means of sanctification

11. Purpose Vindicate the gospel Saved by faith Saved through Christ
Law is a tutor not a savior
Sons of God through Christ
Old Testament validation

12. Living like a Galatian On what do you base your hope? You WILL die.
Faith alone via Christ alone?
Your goodness vs. God’s holiness?