Galatians: Paul the Apostle and the Message of Freedom
Galatians 1:1-5
Galatians 1:1-5
Paul, an apostle (not sent
Paul, an apostle (not sent
from men nor through the
from men nor through the
agency of man, but
agency of man, but
through Jesus Christ and
through Jesus Christ and
God the Father, who raised
God the Father, who raised
Him from the dead),
Him from the dead),
and all the brethren who
and all the brethren who
are with me, To the
are with me, To the
churches of Galatia: Grace
churches of Galatia: Grace
to you and peace from God
to you and peace from God
our Father and the Lord
our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ,
Jesus Christ,
who gave Himself for our
who gave Himself for our
sins so that He might
sins so that He might
rescue us from this present
rescue us from this present
evil age, according to the
evil age, according to the
will of our God and
will of our God and
Father, to whom be the
Father, to whom be the
glory forevermore. Amen.
glory forevermore. Amen.
New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. LaHabra, CA : The
New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. LaHabra, CA : The
Lockman Foundation, 1995
Lockman Foundation, 1995
Random Facts
Random Facts
•
Earliest of Paul’s letters
Earliest of Paul’s letters
•
His most passionate letter
His most passionate letter
–
Galatians 1:8
Galatians 1:8
–
Galatians 3:1-4
Galatians 3:1-4
–
Galatians 5:12
Galatians 5:12
–
Galatians 2:4
Galatians 2:4
Theme
Theme
•
Bondage vs. Freedom
Bondage vs. Freedom
•
Freedom from bondage to
Freedom from bondage to
the Law
the Law
•
Freedom from bondage to
Freedom from bondage to
sin
sin
Context and Occasion
Context and Occasion
•
Danger! (Acts 15)
Danger! (Acts 15)
–
Salvation
Salvation
–
Sanctification
Sanctification
•
Outbreak and Epidemic
Outbreak and Epidemic
Context and Occasion
Context and Occasion
•
Attitude change towards
Attitude change towards
Paul
Paul
–
Galatians 1:10 & 20
Galatians 1:10 & 20
–
Galatians 4:12-16
Galatians 4:12-16
Context and Occasion
Context and Occasion
•
Attitude change towards
Attitude change towards
Christ
Christ
–
Galatians 1:6-8
Galatians 1:6-8
–
Galatians 4:8-11
Galatians 4:8-11
Purpose
Purpose
•
Vindicate Paul (1:1-2)
Vindicate Paul (1:1-2)
–
His calling
His calling
–
His authority
His authority
–
His character
His character
–
ad hominem argument
ad hominem argument
–
Key verse 2:20
Key verse 2:20
Purpose
Purpose
•
Vindicate the gospel (1:3-
Vindicate the gospel (1:3-
5)
5)
–
Means of reconciliation
Means of reconciliation
–
Means of salvation
Means of salvation
–
Means of sanctification
Means of sanctification
Purpose
Purpose
•
Vindicate the gospel
Vindicate the gospel
–
Saved by faith
Saved by faith
–
Saved through Christ
Saved through Christ
–
Law is a tutor not a savior
Law is a tutor not a savior
–
Sons of God through
Sons of God through
Christ
Christ
–
Old Testament validation
Old Testament validation
Living like a Galatian
Living like a Galatian
•
On what do you base your
On what do you base your
hope? You WILL die.
hope? You WILL die.
•
Faith alone via Christ
Faith alone via Christ
alone?
alone?
•
Your goodness vs. God’s
Your goodness vs. God’s
holiness?
holiness?
In Galatians, Paul asserts his apostleship through Jesus Christ and God the Father. He emphasizes freedom from bondage, both to the Law and to sin, highlighting the importance of faith and salvation through Christ. The letter addresses various conflicts and attitudes, aiming to vindicate both Paul and the gospel message. Explore the themes of bondage versus freedom, the context and occasions that led to its writing, and the overall purpose of defending the gospel and Paul's authority.
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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),
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,
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
Random Facts Earliest of Paul s letters His most passionate letter Galatians 1:8 Galatians 3:1-4 Galatians 5:12 Galatians 2:4
Theme Bondage vs. Freedom Freedom from bondage to the Law Freedom from bondage to sin
Context and Occasion Danger! (Acts 15) Salvation Sanctification Outbreak and Epidemic
Context and Occasion Attitude change towards Paul Galatians 1:10 & 20 Galatians 4:12-16
Context and Occasion Attitude change towards Christ Galatians 1:6-8 Galatians 4:8-11
Purpose Vindicate Paul (1:1-2) His calling His authority His character ad hominem argument Key verse 2:20
Purpose Vindicate the gospel (1:3- 5) Means of reconciliation Means of salvation Means of sanctification
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
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?
