1. Galatians 6:11-18 Final Warning and Summary

2. Text 11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. 12 It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. 14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which [a] the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.a 17 From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.

3. Outline I. Proving Authority (11) a. Paul wrote in own hand; therefore letter is authoritative (11) II. Judaizers are not authority (12-13) a. Judaizers force people to be circumcised so they can: a. Not be persecuted (12) b. Boast in flesh (13) b. Judaizers don’t keep the whole Law (13)

4. Outline (Cont.) III. Gospel must be our focus (14-16) a. Paul boasts in Cross of Christ, not flesh (14) b. Paul’s “worldly desires” are dead because of the Cross (14-15) c. Because of cross, circumcision not important; new creation is. (15) IV. Closing Remarks (17-18) a. Behave, goodbye (17-18)

5. Logical Devices Vs 11 – Enthymeme/Hypothetical (assumed conclusion) If Paul writes this letter, then it is authoritative Paul wrote the letter (Ergo – This letter is authoritative) Modus ponens Vs 12 Enthymeme/modus ponens (All who have the cross of Christ have dead worldly desires) All Paul has the cross of Christ All Paul has dead worldly desires

6. Big Picture This is the conclusion of Paul’s overall argument against the Judaizers He summarizes his three main points in this passage I. Paul is an authority to speak on this matter (1:10-2:15) II. Problems with trying to be saved through the Law (2:16-5:14) III. Results of the Grace of God (5:15-6:10)