Galatians
Paul's passionate defense of salvation by grace through faith
Overview
Defense of Apostolic Authority
Ch. 1-2Paul establishes his divine calling as an apostle and confronts the Galatians about deserting the true gospel for a false one
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Confrontation with Peter and Gospel Unity
Ch. 2:11-21Paul recounts his public confrontation with Peter over gospel consistency and clearly states the principle of justification by faith alone
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Abraham's Example and the Promise
Ch. 3:1-18Paul uses Abraham as the prime example of justification by faith and shows how the promise predates and supersedes the law
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The Purpose and Limitation of the Law
Ch. 3:19-4:11Paul explains the temporary function of the law as a guardian until Christ came, and contrasts slavery under law with sonship through faith
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Appeal for Freedom from Bondage
Ch. 4:12-31Paul makes personal appeals and uses the allegory of Sarah and Hagar to contrast the freedom of the gospel with bondage under law
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Freedom in Christ and Walking by the Spirit
Ch. 5-6Paul warns against returning to law-keeping, explains freedom through the Spirit, and provides practical instructions for Christian living
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Chapters
Chapter 1
Apostolic AuthorityNo Other Gospel
Paul defends his apostolic authority and warns against false gospels
Key Verses: Galatians 1:8, Galatians 1:11, Galatians 1:15
Chapter 2
JustificationJustified by Faith
Paul defends justification by faith, not by works of the law
Key Verses: Galatians 2:16, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 2:21
Chapter 3
Law vs PromiseThe Law and the Promise
Paul explains the relationship between the Law and God's promise to Abraham
Key Verses: Galatians 3:11, Galatians 3:13, Galatians 3:26
Chapter 4
AdoptionSons and Heirs
Paul describes believers as sons and heirs through Christ
Key Verses: Galatians 4:4, Galatians 4:6, Galatians 4:7
Chapter 5
FreedomFreedom and the Fruit of the Spirit
Paul teaches about Christian freedom and the fruit of the Spirit
Key Verses: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:25
Chapter 6
Burden BearingSowing and Reaping
Paul teaches about sowing and reaping, bearing burdens, and doing good
Key Verses: Galatians 6:2, Galatians 6:7, Galatians 6:9
About Galatians
Paul's passionate defense of salvation by grace through faith
Testament
New Testament
Author
Paul