1. History proves it 1: 3-10 Hold fast to the gospel you were taught that you may experience deliverance 1:3-5 The death of Christ was for our deliverance 1:6-10 Reject any person or message that is different and so interferes with your deliverance

2. History proves it 1:11-24 Paul's gospel came by revelation 2:1-10 Paul's gospel was endorsed by the Apostles 2:11-21 The gospel has implications in life that must be defended

3. History proves it Acts One of the longest books in the NT Designed to show that Paul's ministry is a legitimate extension of the ministry of Jesus Christ Why?

4. History proves it 1:11-24 Paul's gospel came by to revelation Paul was... Uniquely taught - Gal. 1:11-12 (3 years!) Uniquely converted - 1: 15-16a Uniquely separated - 1:16b-2:1 Why?

5. History proves it 2:1-10 Paul's gospel was challenged by false brethren but endorsed by the Apostles 2:1-5 The truth of the gospel is challenged 2:6-10 The gospel is affirmed

6. History proves it As Paul's gospel comes from God and was confirmed by the Apostles as true, it is authoritative. It is the basis of righteousness before God. It is the basis of growth in Christ.

7. History proves it We measure truth by it. We reject that which does not conform to it. It is in complete agreement with the book of John.

8. History proves it The gospel has practical implications for our lives... As seen with Titus (2:1-5) As seen with Peter (2:11-21)

9. The beauty of the way it all fits... 1. John records Jesus' teaching that we get eternal life by believing in Christ.

10. The beauty of the way it all fits... 2. Acts tells us that Paul's ministry is a legitimate extension of the ministry of Jesus.

11. The beauty of the way it all fits... 3. Galatians further validates Paul and his message. It tells us that grace through faith is the basis of becoming righteous in God's sight AND of growing as a believer.

12. The beauty of the way it all fits... We start by grace. We grow by grace. We stand in grace. We fight for grace.

13. The beauty of the way it all fits... Humanity chose their own way. In doing so, humanity gave up any hope they had for eternity and freedom. God gave us grace. Grace is the greatest force for change on earth.