Galatians Exhortations Overview

Paul was countering the allegations of his Galatian opponents who claimed he had no divine apostolic appointment.

Paul affirms his direct commission as an apostle from Jesus Christ and God the Father.

They belong to the confessional and kerygmatic tradition of earliest Christianity.

<p>Paul was concerned to show that Jesus is much more than a mere man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The gospel-work, the whole task of making the message known and securing its acceptance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Paul refers to it as 'a gospel of God,' 'the gospel of his Son,' or simply 'the gospel.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Justification by faith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The source of the Gospel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stand fast in their freedom in Christ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not to convert their liberty into an occasion for yielding to the impulse of the flesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To rationalize his preaching to the Gentiles and keep them away from the burden of the Jewish Law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To defend the cause of the Gentiles and to present a doctrine that answers his opponents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mani</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elchasaite sect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lectio difficilior potior</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 Timothy and Titus</p> Signup and view all the answers