Introduction to Galatians

An Introduction To Galatians

Galatians 1:1–5 KJV 1900

Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I. Personal: Grace and the Gospel (1–2)*

A. Grace declared in Paul’s MESSAGE (1:1–10)

B. Grace demonstrated in Paul’s LIFE (1:11–24)

C. Grace defended in Paul’s MINISTRY (2:1–21)

1. Before the church leaders collectively (2:1–10)

2. Before Peter personally (2:11–21)

II. Doctrinal: Grace and the Law (3–4

A. Personal argument from EXPERIENCE (3:1–5)

B. Scriptural argument—Abraham’s FAITH (3:6–14)

C. LOGICAL argument (3:15–29)

D. DISPENSATIONAL argument (4:1–11)

E. SENTIMENTAL argument (4:12–18)

F. ALLEGORICAL argument (4:19–31)

III. Practical: Grace and the Christian Life (5–6)

A. Liberty, not BONDAGE (5:1–15)

B. The Spirit, not the FLESH (5:16–26)

C. Others, not SELF (6:1–10)

D. God’s glory, not man’s approval (6:11–18)

ON THE CALENDAR:

THIS SATURDAY – 8:00 A.M. – Men’s prayer 8:00 – Youth leave for youth rally in Holyoke

THIS SUNDAY’S Services

Sunday, Dec. 30th – Evang. Dan Souza

PRAYER REQUEST:

Sunday’s Services – for God-glorifying and powerful services

Senior Saints and shut-ins/ our military men / our college students

Pastor’s father – spiritual well being / dying grace

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