1. To the churches of Galatia

2. Gal 1:1 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), Gal 1:2 and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:

7. The Purpose  Galatians 1:6-7  Galatians 1:1  Therefore: Paul verifies his apostleship. Paul verifies his apostleship. He defends the gospel of justification by faith in Christ. He defends the gospel of justification by faith in Christ.

8. Content  Here is a brief outline of the book Paul’s defense of his apostleship – 1,2 Paul’s defense of his apostleship – 1,2 Paul’s defense of the gospel of justification by faith – 3,4 Paul’s defense of the gospel of justification by faith – 3,4 Call to stand fast in the liberty of the gospel – 5,6 Call to stand fast in the liberty of the gospel – 5,6

9. The theme  Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

10. What Liberty?  Freedom from the bondage of sin – 2:16  Freedom from the Law of Moses – 4:4, 5  Freedom to serve one another in love – 5:13  Freedom from the works of the flesh – 5:16  Freedom to produce the fruits of the Spirit – 5:22-25

11. If you want to learn about true freedom, Then Galatians is a book you need to study!