Galatians Chapters 1-2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

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?

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?

Let him be accursed. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Paul give up trying to win people's approval?

If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Signup and view all the answers

Did Paul have any interest in the church of God when he lived in Judaism?

He zealously persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. Signup and view all the answers

What main mission did Jesus give Paul?

That I should preach him to the Gentiles. Signup and view all the answers

What amazing news came to the congregations of Judea?

The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he tried to destroy. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Judeans react to Paul's conversion?

They glorified God because of me. Signup and view all the answers

Along with 'Galatia', can you find at least another 5 important words starting with the letter G?

God, Glory, Grace, Gospel, and Gentiles. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two contexts in which Paul uses the word 'please'?

Do I seek to please men? If I were still pleasing men I would not be the slave of Christ. Signup and view all the answers

How many place names can you find in chapter 1?

Galatia, Jerusalem, Arabia, Damascus, Syria, Cilicia, and Judea. Signup and view all the answers

From what does Christ deliver us?

He gave himself for our sins so he could deliver us out of this present wicked world. Signup and view all the answers

By what means are people called to follow Christ?

God called you by Christ's grace and called me by his grace. Signup and view all the answers

By what method does God call people to follow Christ?

The gospel which I have preached and preaching the faith. Signup and view all the answers

How should we regard the time we must 'live in the flesh' according to Galatians 2:20?

The life that I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Signup and view all the answers

How did Paul regard the apostles in Jerusalem?

I wasn't interested in their status. God does not have favorites. Signup and view all the answers

How did the apostles in Jerusalem regard Paul?

They recognized the grace given to me. Signup and view all the answers

What was the fault that Paul found with Peter?

He separated himself from the Gentiles due to fear. Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul teach that people should do to be justified with God?

A person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. Signup and view all the answers

If there is justification through the law, what is the consequence for Christ?

Then Christ died for nothing. Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul present to the apostles in Jerusalem?

The message that I preach among the Gentiles. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Paul meet with the apostles?

I desired assurance that I haven't been running my race in vain. Signup and view all the answers

What caused the need for Paul to meet with the apostles?

Some false believers had infiltrated our ranks. Signup and view all the answers

What was Paul's attitude to the false teachers?

We did not yield to them for a moment. Signup and view all the answers

How was Paul's companion Titus received by the apostles?

Titus my companion was a Greek. Yet he wasn't compelled to be circumcised. Signup and view all the answers

What is destroyed by those who demand that Christians keep the law?

They try to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, and to make us slaves. Signup and view all the answers

What did the apostles in Jerusalem want Paul to do as he went preaching to the Gentiles?

"We should remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do." Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished Paul's ministry from Peter's?

The apostles recognized that I had been trusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised. Signup and view all the answers

What fault did the Jewish Christians at Antioch have?

They acted insincerely in their hypocrisy. Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul say about racial, class, and gender barriers with regard to the congregations of Christ?

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul call the Galatians?

You foolish Galatians! Signup and view all the answers

What does the faith of Abraham have to do with us?

People of faith are blessed with Abraham the believer. Signup and view all the answers

How did Jesus become both a curse and a blessing?

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. Signup and view all the answers

What argument did Paul make on the word 'seed'?

It refers to one alone, 'And to your seed,' meaning Christ. Signup and view all the answers

Did the law of Moses make void the promise to Abraham?

The law does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God. Signup and view all the answers

Did the law let people escape the prison of sin?

The Scripture imprisoned everything under sin. Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul say regarding a schoolmaster?

The law was our schoolmaster until Christ came. Signup and view all the answers

What action does Paul link to faith for coming into Christ?

You are all sons of God, through faith in Christ Jesus. Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul say about those who belong to Christ?

You are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise. Signup and view all the answers

Does the new Christian become mature by doing the works of the law?

Are you so stupid? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? Signup and view all the answers

How many nations were eligible to receive the blessing given to Abraham because of his faith?

All the nations will be blessed in you. Signup and view all the answers

Was the promise to Abraham a covenant?

The law does not void the promise to Abraham. Signup and view all the answers

By what does one become righteous in God's sight and live forever?

The righteous shall live by faith. Signup and view all the answers

What curse are they under who try to get eternal life by keeping the law instead of entrusting themselves to Jesus the Saviour?

All who rely on works of law are under a curse. Signup and view all the answers

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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