Galatians

Paul's Letter to Galatia

Paul opens his letter to the Galatian churches by naming himself an apostle sent through Jesus Christ, then immediately turns to rebuke: the communities are already abandoning the gospel he brought them and chasing a distorted substitute, and Paul pronounces a curse on anyone — himself or an angel included — who preaches any other message.

3 parts

Paul's Conversion and Call

Once a zealous persecutor who ravaged the assembly of God, Paul receives the gospel not from any human teacher but through a direct revelation of Jesus Christ. Three years later he travels to Jerusalem to visit Peter, and word of his transformation spreads through Judea until the very communities he once hunted glorify God because of him.

5 parts

Paul's Jerusalem Council Visit

Paul visits Jerusalem, defends his Gentile gospel against false brothers, and wins recognition from the pillars, who extend fellowship and affirm his mission to the uncircumcised.

3 parts

Paul Confronts Peter at Antioch

Peter's table fellowship with Gentiles collapses under pressure from Jerusalem, drawing others along, until Paul confronts him publicly and defends justification by faith alone.

4 parts

Children of Promise

Paul contrasts slavery and freedom, showing believers have moved from bondage to elemental forces into sonship, and urges them not to turn back.

7 parts

Paul's Final Appeal

Paul personally closes his letter by exposing false teachers' motives, boasting only in the cross, and sealing his appeal with his own scars and a blessing of grace.

6 parts