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.
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01 Galatians 1:1-10 Whose voice should you listen to?
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). Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 14, 2011.
02 Galatians 1:11-2:10 Paul’s defends his gospel
The gospel comes by revelation from God. Therefore, it is trustworthy. We can stake our lives on it. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 14, 2011.
03 Galatians 2:11-21 Paul confronts Peter
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? Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 21, 2011.
04 Galatians 3:1-14 Two arguments for justification by faith alone
Paul’s first two arguments for justification by faith alone. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 28, 2011.
05 Galatians 3:15-22 Paul contrasts a deal and a promise
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. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 5, 2011.
06 Galatians 3:23-4:11 The purpose of the Law
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. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 12, 2011.
07 Galatians 4:12-20 Leading through service
Paul’s relationship with the Galatians teaches us 5 principles of biblical leadership. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 19, 2011.
08 Galatians 4:21-31 Who is your mother?
Two sons. Same father, different mothers. Only one inherited the promise. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 26, 2011.
09 Galatians 5:1-12 For freedom Christ set us free
You can’t mix and match law and grace. No compromise is possible. Teacher: Terri Weiser on November 2, 2011.
10 Galatians 5:13-26 The spirit versus the flesh
What sort of freedom is Christian freedom? What does it mean to “walk by the Spirit” or “crucify the flesh”? Teacher: Terri Weiser on November 9, 2011.
11 Galatians 6:1-10 Loving our neighbors
Loving our neighbor and reaping what we sow. Teacher: Terri Weiser on November 16, 2011.
12 Galatians 6:11-18 Paul’s final comments
Do we boast in the cross or something else? Teacher: Terri Weiser on November 30, 2011.
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