1. The Letter to the Galatians Paul’s First Epistle?

2. 1. Who wrote the letter?  Great agreement – Paul wrote this letter Mentioned in preface Extensive autobiographical section In sync with Acts Style of writing Theological arguments Tradition

3. 2. To whom was it written?  Southern Galatia Psidian Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe  Churches founded by Paul on the first missionary journey described in Acts 13-14.

5. 3. When was it written?  Prior to 49 AD Paul’s earliest letter in the NT

6. 4. Why was it written?  Occasion Completing 1 st Missionary Journey News of Judaizers Paul quickly wrote this defense before going to Jerusalem for the conference  Purpose To confront the untruths of the Judaizers and affirm that salvation is by faith (plus nothing)

7. 5. What is the main topic?  Salvation is by faith, plus nothing.