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2. Paul’s Epistles To The Churches & Saints In4
Galatia
Philippi
Ephesus
Colossae

3. Paul’s Epistle To The Galatians
REVIEW
Outline
Salutation & Opening Concern 1:1-10
Paul defends his apostleship 1:11 – 2:21
Spiritual blessings based on God’s promises, not works of law 3:1 – 4:31
How one lives if he is “free in Christ” 5:1 – 6:18
APPLICATION SECTION

4. Paul’s Epistle To The Galatians
REVIEW
Additional Information Re: Outline
PROPOSITION 1 Paul’s message came from God…it did not come from men 1:11
PROPOSITION 2 Justification is by faith, not works of law 2:16
PROPOSITION 3 One can’t walk in the Spirit if he doesn’t live by the Spirit 5:1, 16-18

5. Paul’s Epistle To The Galatians
REVIEW
Lesson 2 – Galatians 1
Paul Defends His Apostleship 1:11-24
1st Proposition 1:11 “My message is from God; it didn’t come from men.”
Proof Statements
Nobody taught me…Jesus revealed it 1:12
My former lifestyle & conduct 1:13-14
My initial preaching efforts 1:15-20
My literal & virtual anonymity 1:21-24

6. Paul’s Epistle To The Galatians
Lesson 3 – Galatians 2
Paul Defends His Apostleship 1:11-24
1st Proposition 1:11 “My message is from God; it didn’t come from men.”
Proof Statements
The “Jerusalem Conference” 2: Acts 15:1-29
I confronted Peter’s hypocrisy to his face 2: Acts 11:1-18

7. Paul’s Epistle To The Galatians
Lesson 3 – Galatians 2
5th Proof Statement vv. 1-10
When time came to meet with other apostles, it wasn’t to be taught…it was to discuss
Paul went up “by revelation” (directed by the Holy Spirit) v. 1
Paul told them what he had done Acts 15:12
Paul chose a “private” meeting v. 2
Paul wouldn’t let Titus be used vv. 3-5
The other apostles agreed with, accepted, and endorsed Paul’s labor vv. 7-9
“Jerusalem Conference”

8. Paul’s Epistle To The Galatians
Lesson 3 – Galatians 2
6th Proof Statement vv
Peter stood condemned…needed confronting
He played the hypocrite v. 12
He influenced others v. 13
What made Peter a hypocrite? Acts 11:1-18
In confronting Peter, Paul reasoned from the “straightforwardness” of the gospel v. 14a
Paul’s words to Peter vv. 14b [Bridge to 2nd Proposition 2:16]
Confronting Peter’s hypocrisy

9. Paul’s Epistle To The Galatians
REVIEW
Additional Information Re: Outline
PROPOSITION 1 Paul’s message came from God…it did not come from men 1:11
PROPOSITION 2 Justification is by faith, not works of law 2:16
PROPOSITION 3 One can’t walk in the Spirit if he doesn’t live by the Spirit 5:1, 16-18

10. Paul’s Epistle To The Galatians
Lesson 3 – Galatians 2
6th Proof Statement vv
Paul’s words to Peter vv. 14b-21
“You compel the Gentiles to do the opposite of what you’ve done” v. 14b
A strong dose of sarcasm v. 15
“No one is justified (pronounced innocent) by works of law, but by faith in Christ” v. 16
“Jews (apostles) are also sinners…is Christ a Minister of sin? God forbid!!” v. 17
“Rebuilding what was destroyed makes one a transgressor” v. 18
Confronting Peter’s hypocrisy
2nd
Proposition

11. Paul’s Epistle To The Galatians
Lesson 3 – Galatians 2
6th Proof Statement vv
Paul’s words to Peter vv. 14b-21
“It is through the Law that one dies to the Law” v :24 Jer 31:31-34
“One must be crucified with Christ to live again” v Rom 6:3-7
“Such a death doesn’t nullify God’s grace” v. 21a (no such “favor” anymore for O.T. Israel)
“If righteousness comes through law, Christ died needlessly” v. 21b
Confronting Peter’s hypocrisy

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