In his letter to the Galatians, Paul argues that there is one voice to listen to above all others and that is the voice that speaks the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Resources: Study Questions, Maps, Outlines & Background
01 Galatians 1:1-10 Whose voice should you listen to?
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 14, 2011
Paul opens Galatians by claiming you can recognize the true gospel by its source (divine revelation), its substance (grace based on the cross) and its result (freedom).
02 Galatians 1:11-2:10 Paul’s defense of his gospel
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 14, 2011
The gospel comes by revelation from God. Therefore, it is trustworthy. We can stake our lives on it.
03 Galatians 2:11-21 Paul confronts Peter
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 21, 2011
Why does the Apostle Paul broadcast his conflict with the Apostle Peter in an open letter to multiple churches? What did he expect the Galatians to learn from it and what can we learn today?
04 Galatians 3:1-14 Two arguments for justification by faith alone
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 28, 2011
Paul’s first two arguments for justification by faith alone
05 Galatians 3:15-22 Paul contrasts a deal and a promise
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 5, 2011
Paul argues that God made a promise to Abraham, but the Law which came later was a deal. And the deal does not nullify the promise.
06 Galatians 3:23-4:11 The purpose of the Law
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 12, 2011
As part of his answer to the question, “why the law”, Paul argues that having learned the lesson the Law was meant to teach we should “graduate” to the spiritual maturity of faith.
07 Galatians 4:12-20 Leading through service
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 19, 2011
Paul’s relationship with the Galatians teaches us 5 principles of biblical leadership.
08 Galatians 4:21-31 Who is your mother?
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 26, 2011
Two sons. Same father, different mothers. Only one inherited the promise.
09 Galatians 5:1-12 For freedom Christ set us free
Teacher: Terri Weiser on November 2, 2011
You can’t mix and match law and grace. No compromise is possible.
10 Galatians 5:13-26 The spirit versus the flesh
Teacher: Terri Weiser on November 9, 2011
What sort of freedom is Christian freedom? What does it mean to “walk by the Spirit” or “crucify the flesh”?
11 Galatians 6:1-10 Loving our neighbors
Teacher: Terri Weiser on November 16, 2011
Loving our neighbor and reaping what we sow
12 Galatians 6:11-18 Paul’s final comments
Teacher: Terri Weiser on November 30, 2011
Do we boast in the cross or something else?
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