Resist the Dangerous of Gospel Distortion

Chapters 1 & 2 -Paul attempts to prove the legitimacy of his Gospel message by demonstrating his independence from the other apostles.

Galatians 1:11–12 — 11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Chapters 3 & 4 - Paul Defends Justification by Faith from the Old Testament.

Chapter 5 - Begins the application section of the letter.

Galatians 5:1–6 — 1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 3 I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. 4 You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. 5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.

Proposition Statement

Galatians 5:1-6, Provides two actions that You must take to Resist Gospel Distortion so that you may avoid a yoke of slavery and abandonment of your only Hope Of Salvation.

WITHSTAND THE FALSE TEACHING OF LEGALISM [VV:1-4]

3 Consequences for Adopting the Distorted Doctrine of Legalism

Renders Christ Useless To You [v:2]

Your Obligated To Be Perfect [v:3]

Your Cut Off From Christ [v:4]

PURSUE THE RIGHT ATTITUDE OF A TRUE BELIEVER [VV:5-6]