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By what authority did Paul preach the gospel and claim to be an apostle?
By what authority did Paul preach the gospel and claim to be an apostle?
Paul was given a revelation by Jesus Christ and God the Father. His teaching and apostleship were not from man.
Why was it the will of God our Father that his Son should sacrifice himself and die on the cross?
Why was it the will of God our Father that his Son should sacrifice himself and die on the cross?
Christ gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil age.
Something about the Galatians astonished Paul. What was it?
Something about the Galatians astonished Paul. What was it?
I am astounded that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ, and that you are turning to a different gospel.
What strong language does Paul use to describe men and angels who preach a different gospel?
What strong language does Paul use to describe men and angels who preach a different gospel?
Why did Paul give up trying to win people's approval?
Why did Paul give up trying to win people's approval?
Did Paul have any interest in the church of God when he lived in Judaism?
Did Paul have any interest in the church of God when he lived in Judaism?
What main mission did Jesus give Paul?
What main mission did Jesus give Paul?
What amazing news came to the congregations of Judea?
What amazing news came to the congregations of Judea?
How did the Judeans react to Paul's conversion?
How did the Judeans react to Paul's conversion?
Along with 'Galatia', can you find at least another 5 important words starting with the letter G?
Along with 'Galatia', can you find at least another 5 important words starting with the letter G?
What are the two contexts in which Paul uses the word 'please'?
What are the two contexts in which Paul uses the word 'please'?
How many place names can you find in chapter 1?
How many place names can you find in chapter 1?
From what does Christ deliver us?
From what does Christ deliver us?
By what means are people called to follow Christ?
By what means are people called to follow Christ?
By what method does God call people to follow Christ?
By what method does God call people to follow Christ?
How should we regard the time we must 'live in the flesh' according to Galatians 2:20?
How should we regard the time we must 'live in the flesh' according to Galatians 2:20?
How did Paul regard the apostles in Jerusalem?
How did Paul regard the apostles in Jerusalem?
How did the apostles in Jerusalem regard Paul?
How did the apostles in Jerusalem regard Paul?
What was the fault that Paul found with Peter?
What was the fault that Paul found with Peter?
What did Paul teach that people should do to be justified with God?
What did Paul teach that people should do to be justified with God?
If there is justification through the law, what is the consequence for Christ?
If there is justification through the law, what is the consequence for Christ?
What did Paul present to the apostles in Jerusalem?
What did Paul present to the apostles in Jerusalem?
Why did Paul meet with the apostles?
Why did Paul meet with the apostles?
What caused the need for Paul to meet with the apostles?
What caused the need for Paul to meet with the apostles?
What was Paul's attitude to the false teachers?
What was Paul's attitude to the false teachers?
How was Paul's companion Titus received by the apostles?
How was Paul's companion Titus received by the apostles?
What is destroyed by those who demand that Christians keep the law?
What is destroyed by those who demand that Christians keep the law?
What did the apostles in Jerusalem want Paul to do as he went preaching to the Gentiles?
What did the apostles in Jerusalem want Paul to do as he went preaching to the Gentiles?
What distinguished Paul's ministry from Peter's?
What distinguished Paul's ministry from Peter's?
What fault did the Jewish Christians at Antioch have?
What fault did the Jewish Christians at Antioch have?
What did Paul say about racial, class, and gender barriers with regard to the congregations of Christ?
What did Paul say about racial, class, and gender barriers with regard to the congregations of Christ?
What did Paul call the Galatians?
What did Paul call the Galatians?
What does the faith of Abraham have to do with us?
What does the faith of Abraham have to do with us?
How did Jesus become both a curse and a blessing?
How did Jesus become both a curse and a blessing?
What argument did Paul make on the word 'seed'?
What argument did Paul make on the word 'seed'?
Did the law of Moses make void the promise to Abraham?
Did the law of Moses make void the promise to Abraham?
Did the law let people escape the prison of sin?
Did the law let people escape the prison of sin?
What did Paul say regarding a schoolmaster?
What did Paul say regarding a schoolmaster?
What action does Paul link to faith for coming into Christ?
What action does Paul link to faith for coming into Christ?
What does Paul say about those who belong to Christ?
What does Paul say about those who belong to Christ?
Does the new Christian become mature by doing the works of the law?
Does the new Christian become mature by doing the works of the law?
How many nations were eligible to receive the blessing given to Abraham because of his faith?
How many nations were eligible to receive the blessing given to Abraham because of his faith?
Was the promise to Abraham a covenant?
Was the promise to Abraham a covenant?
By what does one become righteous in God's sight and live forever?
By what does one become righteous in God's sight and live forever?
What curse are they under who try to get eternal life by keeping the law instead of entrusting themselves to Jesus the Saviour?
What curse are they under who try to get eternal life by keeping the law instead of entrusting themselves to Jesus the Saviour?
Flashcards
Paul's Apostleship
Paul's Apostleship
Paul's authority as an apostle comes from a revelation from Jesus, not human influence.
Christ's Sacrifice
Christ's Sacrifice
Jesus' sacrifice frees humanity from the current evil world.
False Gospels
False Gospels
Gospels that contradict the true teachings of Jesus Christ.
Angel's Preaching
Angel's Preaching
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Human Approval vs. Divine Service
Human Approval vs. Divine Service
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Paul's Former Persecution
Paul's Former Persecution
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Paul's Ministry to Gentiles
Paul's Ministry to Gentiles
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Judean Cong. Rejoice
Judean Cong. Rejoice
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Faith vs. Law
Faith vs. Law
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Justification by Faith
Justification by Faith
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Christ's Sacrifice is Vain
Christ's Sacrifice is Vain
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Peter's Hypocrisy
Peter's Hypocrisy
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Jerusalem Council
Jerusalem Council
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Titus' Circumcision
Titus' Circumcision
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Abraham's Faith
Abraham's Faith
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Seed of Abraham
Seed of Abraham
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Law as a Tutor
Law as a Tutor
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Children of God
Children of God
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Faith over Works
Faith over Works
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Racial/Class/Gender Equality
Racial/Class/Gender Equality
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Key terms in Galatians
Key terms in Galatians
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Grace over Works
Grace over Works
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Righteousness by Faith
Righteousness by Faith
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Study Notes
Paul’s Authority and Mission
- Paul asserts his apostleship is based on a revelation from Jesus Christ rather than human authority (Galatians 1:1, 11-12).
- God’s plan involved Christ sacrificing himself to deliver humanity from the present evil age (Galatians 1:4).
- Paul expresses shock over the Galatians quickly abandoning the grace of Christ for a different gospel (Galatians 1:6).
Warnings Against False Gospels
- Paul emphasizes that anyone, even an angel, who preaches a different gospel should be cursed (Galatians 1:8-9).
- The desire for human approval is contrasted with divine servitude; true allegiance is to God (Galatians 1:10).
- Paul previously persecuted the church zealously, showing his transformation from enemy to apostle (Galatians 1:13).
Paul’s Ministry and the Early Church
- Paul’s divine revelation compelled him to preach to the Gentiles (Galatians 1:16).
- Judean congregations rejoiced at the news of Paul’s conversion (Galatians 1:23-24).
- Key terms starting with "G" are significant: Galatia, God, Glory, Grace, Gospel, and Gentiles (Galatians 1).
The Role of Faith and Grace
- Racial, class, and gender distinctions become irrelevant within Christ’s community; unity is emphasized (Galatians 3:28).
- Faith is the means by which individuals are justified, not adherence to the law (Galatians 2:16).
- Paul maintains that if justification were achievable through the law, Christ’s sacrifice would be in vain (Galatians 2:21).
Disputes Among Apostles
- Paul confronted Peter for hypocrisy regarding Gentile customs when pressured by certain believers (Galatians 2:11-12).
- His meeting with apostles in Jerusalem was to confirm the authenticity of his gospel message and mutual support (Galatians 2:3, 9).
- Titus, a Greek companion, was not compelled to undergo circumcision, affirming Gentile inclusion in faith (Galatians 2:3).
The Significance of Abraham's Faith
- Abraham’s faith is foundational; through him, all nations are blessed (Galatians 3:8-9).
- The promises made to Abraham focus on a singular “seed,” referenced as Christ (Galatians 3:16).
- The law is depicted as a tutor guiding towards faith in Christ, not as a means of salvation (Galatians 3:24-25).
Conclusion and Call to Faith
- Believers are called children of God through faith and baptism into Christ, highlighting identity transformation (Galatians 3:26).
- A reminder that living out the Christian faith is grounded in grace rather than works of the law (Galatians 3:2-11).
- Emphasis on faith’s supremacy over the law for achieving righteousness in God’s sight (Galatians 3:10-11).
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Test your knowledge of the key concepts and teachings from chapters 1 and 2 of Galatians. These flashcards provide insightful questions about Paul's authority and the purpose of Christ's sacrifice. Dive deep into the text to enhance your understanding of this important biblical letter.