GALATIANS

What two things were being required of the Gentile Christians that jeopardized their salvation? (cf. Ac 15:1; Ga 5:2-4)

Circumcision

Observance of the Law of Moses

What three tactics appear to have been used by "Judaizing teachers"?

Discredit Paul as an apostle

Challenge his concept of the Gospel of Christ

Charge his doctrine with leading to loose living

What is Paul's purpose in writing this epistle?

To verify his apostleship and the gospel of justification by faith in Christ

What has The Epistle To The Galatians been frequently called?

The Magna Carta Of Christian Liberty

Which verse in the book stands out as the "key" verse?

Ga 5:1

THE CALL TO STAND FAST IN THE LIBERTY OF THE GOSPEL (Gal 5:1-6:10)

A LIBERTY THAT EXCLUDES THE NECESSITY OF CIRCUMCISION (Gal 5:1-6)

Do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage (Gal 5:1)

Circumcision means nothing; requiring it results in falling from grace (Gal 5:2-4)

We should wait for the hope of righteousness with faith working through love (Gal 5:5-6)

A LIBERTY THAT FULFILLS THE LAW (Gal 5:7-15)

Beware of those who would bind the Law (Gal 5:7-12)

Use your liberty as an opportunity to serve one another with love, and you will fulfill the Law (Gal 5:13-14)

But beware that you do not use it as an opportunity for the flesh in which you consume one another (Gal 5:13b,15)

A LIBERTY IN WHICH ONE IS TO BE LED BY THE SPIRIT (Gal 5:16-26)

Liberty is not an excuse for license (Gal 5:16-18)

The works of the flesh contrasted with the fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5:19-23)

Those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh and are walking in the Spirit (Gal 5:24-26)