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Galatians 1 LAB Notes

Paul's Background Is a Mercy to Us/ Galatians 1:1-2/ Pt 1.

  • Paul's own introduction in Acts 22:3, Galatians 1:13-14.
  • Acts 13:9 is a turning point in Saul's/Paul's name. Paul is his gentile name to reflect his focus on the gospel to the Gentiles. From henceforth he is referred to as Paul. 
  • Look at pre-saved Paul and love the mercy of God towards sinners. 

How Do We Know Paul's Words are God's Words?/ Pt 2.

  • Paul saw the risen Christ and was a leader of it. 
  • The word is self-authenticating for it is the highest authority/word there is. 
Authorized by God, the Father, and Son /Pt 3.
  • The Gospel and its authority come from Christ. 
  • Paul was confirmed by men Acts 13, but it still came from God. 
  • God raised His own son. The Son has always been the Son; and likewise with the Father. 
Unusual First Words for Paul/ Pt 4. 
  • No thanksgiving, "saints" and no other letter is "from all the brothers".
  • "church" is the people; not the building.

The Glory of Grace and Peace/ Galatians 1:3-5/ Pt 1. 
  • Grace is flowing/coming to you in this letter. Grace is power in motion from God to us. 
  • Grace is God's attitude to treat us better than we deserve; He saves us in spite of our sin. 
  • Grace: undeserved, unmerited favor/blessing. 

He Gave Himself for Our Sins/ Pt 2.
  • Paul preached that Christ died on the cross publically on behalf of us for our sins against Him as an act of love/grace to us. 
Delivered From the Present Evil Age/ Pt 3.
  • Present age: darkness, that stops the glory of the gospel being seen by sinners. 
  • Future age: second coming, eternal light. 
  • We have been set free from wrath, control of sin, blindness, and guilt. 

How Ultimate is the Glory of God?/ Pt 4.
  • 1:3-5 is the sum of Galatians. Thus the "amen". 
  • Grace - Christ's sacrifice - deliverance - God's glory. 
  • The plan of salvation is by the Father through the Son for His own glory. 
  • His mercy is for His glory Romans 15:9.

How to Lose the Grace of God/ Galatians 1:6-9/ Pt 1.
  • Gospel: the grace of God in the death of Christ, His Son. 
  • The "new gospel" is works-righteousness; not graciousness. Thus, nullifying the work of Christ. 
Authority Above Angels and Popes /Pt 2.
  • "we preached... you received" the Gospel is objective not subjective to its messenger. 
  • Christ is above angels, apostles, and popes. 
  • His word is above all human authority. 
A Man Who Refused to Please Man/ Galatians 1:10
  • Paul sought God's approval; not man's. 
  • Christ is our Master; not man. 
  • Do not seek to make enemies. 
  • Do not bend, or break the Gospel to please man. 
This Gospel Did Not Come From Man/ Galatians 1:11-17/ Pt 1.
  • No one can bring another Gospel because all other "gospels" are man's gospels. 
  • It is from man in origin and purpose. 
  • The Gospel is from God, to His apostles for the purpose of our salvation without works. 
Paul's Argument for His Authority /Pt 2.
  • Paul persecuted the Church, he tried to destroy the Church and he was zealous in Judaism. 
  • He was a follower of the letter, the tradition of the law not the spirit. 
  • His true repentance can only be explained by a true revelation of Christ. 

The Sovereign Roots of Paul's Apostleship/ Pt 3. 
  • Set apart, called by grace, revealed Son... so that I might preach...
  • Grace in eternity 2 Tim. 1:9.
  • Saved by grace in the plan of grace in eternity past for the glory of grace in eternity future.

Why Did God Let Paul Persecute Christians?/ Pt 4.
  • Paul was a full apostle; he did not depend on man but on God. 
  • In Arabia, he rethought and actually accepted the OT. 
  • So that God would show His perfect patience in His saving grace 1 Tim. 1:15-17.

Paul Has Won My Trust/ Galatians 1:18-20.
  • Paul spent his time with Christ then man. 
  • The Gospel is from God and confirmed by His apostles.

Let All Apologetics Aim at Worship/ 1:21-24.
  • Let your aim in life to speak, and work in such a way that leads others to worship God because of you.




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