Book of Galatians Quiz

Authorship and Date

• Written by the Apostle Paul (Gal 1:1, 5:2)
• Date: around 55-56 CE, during Paul's second missionary journey

Recipients

• The churches in Galatia, a region in central Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey)
• Comprised of Gentile converts, with some Jewish influence

Purpose and Themes

• To counter the influence of Judaizers, who preached circumcision and adherence to Jewish law
• To affirm the gospel of salvation by faith alone, apart from works of the law
• To emphasize the importance of Christian freedom and the Spirit-led life

Structure and Content

• Introduction (Gal 1:1-10): Paul's apostolic authority and the gospel he preaches
• The gospel defended (Gal 1:11-2:21): Paul's calling, the Jerusalem council, and the incident at Antioch
• Justification by faith (Gal 3:1-4:31): the Abrahamic covenant, the promise of the Spirit, and the inheritance of Abraham
• The Spirit-led life (Gal 5:1-6:10): walking in the Spirit, bearing the fruit of the Spirit, and doing good to all
• Conclusion (Gal 6:11-18): Paul's final exhortations and benediction

Key Concepts

• Justification by faith: salvation is through faith in Christ, apart from works of the law
• Christian freedom: believers are free from the bondage of sin and the law, living under the guidance of the Spirit
• The Spirit-led life: believers are to walk in the Spirit, bearing fruit and living a life of love and service to others

Authorship and Date

• Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Galatians
• Written around 55-56 CE, during Paul's second missionary journey

Recipients

• The letter was addressed to the churches in Galatia, a region in central Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey)
• These churches were comprised of Gentile converts, with some Jewish influence

Purpose and Themes

• Paul countered the influence of Judaizers, who preached circumcision and adherence to Jewish law
• Paul emphasized the gospel of salvation by faith alone, apart from works of the law
• He stressed the importance of Christian freedom and the Spirit-led life

Structure and Content

• Introduction: Paul's apostolic authority and the gospel he preaches
• The gospel defended: Paul's calling, the Jerusalem council, and the incident at Antioch
• Justification by faith: the Abrahamic covenant, the promise of the Spirit, and the inheritance of Abraham
• The Spirit-led life: walking in the Spirit, bearing the fruit of the Spirit, and doing good to all
• Conclusion: Paul's final exhortations and benediction

Key Concepts

Justification by Faith

• Salvation is through faith in Christ, apart from works of the law
• Faith is the means of justification, not works of the law

Christian Freedom

• Believers are free from the bondage of sin and the law
• They live under the guidance of the Spirit, not the law

The Spirit-led Life

• Believers are to walk in the Spirit, bearing fruit and living a life of love and service to others
• The Spirit-led life is characterized by love, joy, peace, and other fruits of the Spirit

Test your knowledge of the Book of Galatians, written by Apostle Paul, to counter the influence of Judaizers and affirm the gospel of salvation by faith alone.