A letter from Paul to the church in Galatia, the book is a foundational study that addresses the problem of Jewish legalism and the fullness of salvation found in Jesus.
INTRODUCTION TO
Galatians
Outline:
- The only gospel. (1:1-10)
- Paul’s calling by God and acceptance by the apostles. (1:11–2:10)
- Explanation of grace by faith. (2:11–4:31)
- Freedom in Christ. (5:1–6:10)
- Final blessings. (6:11-18)
Author: The Apostle Paul.
Date Written: Between a.d. 49 and 55.
Title: Named after the addressee of this letter, the church at Galatia.
Background: Jews greatly outnumber Gentiles in the early churches, such as the one at Galatia; thus, many questions and issues arise when non-Jews come into the church. The Judaizers, a group of Jewish believers, follow Paul as he evangelizes. They insist that the Gentile believers must submit to circumcision and the laws of Moses in order to be saved. The book of Galatians is Paul’s response to this erroneous teaching. Salvation is a gift of grace, wholly dependent on faith in Jesus Christ. Galatians has been called the “Magna Carta” of the church.
Where Written: Possibly Antioch or Ephesus.
To Whom: To the Christians at Galatia.
Content: Paul uses this letter to remind Christians that they are heirs of God as His own children. This inheritance is not available by works, but only by faith in Jesus Christ. Paul, a Jew himself, refutes the false teaching that each Gentile Christian must be converted to Judaism and follow strict observance of every Mosaic law. He summarizes the gospel and then declares how Abraham was saved by faith about 400 years before the law was revealed through Moses. After defending his credentials as an apostle, Paul concludes with discussions on walking in the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit.
Key Words: “Grace”; “Liberty.”
Not by our own good works, but only by the “grace” of God are we justified and brought into a right relationship with God. This “liberty” God has granted us is made possible by Christ’s payment for our sins and the Holy Spirit’s leading us from sin’s bondage.
Themes: • The law was given to reveal man’s sinfulness and guilt. • To live under the law is bondage; to live by faith is freedom. • Christians are not bound by the law—Christ has set us free. • Liberty is not license to continue in sin. • The Christian’s power to live victoriously over sin comes from the Holy Spirit.
Course Description
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
