Paul's Purpose
Who is the author of the book of Galatians?
Paul
Name a fruit of the Spirit
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control
How are believers justified?
Faith in Jesus Christ
To whom was the letter addressed to?
Churches in Galatia
"For freedom Christ has set us ___."
Free (5:1)
What was the main reason Paul wrote the letter to the Galatians?
Confront false teaching and defend salvation by faith
How many fruits are listed?
9
Who in the OT did Paul refer to as someone justified through faith?
Father Abraham... had many sons...
What matters more than circumcision or uncircumcision?
Faith expressing itself through love
"It is no longer I who live, but ___."
Christ who lives in me (2:20)."
What group of people was influencing the Galatians to follow the law?
Judaizers
Which is the the 5th fruit of the Spirit?
Kindness
What was the law's role before Christ came (Gal 3)?
Guardian or tutor (Gal 3)
What Old Testament story does Paul use to illustrate the difference between living under the law and living by faith (ch. 3)?
Hagar and Sarah
"_ _ Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified."
O foolish (3:1)
What does Paul say will happen to anyone preaching a different gospel (See Galatians 1)?
They are to be accursed (Galatians 1:8-9)
Paul contrasts the fruit of the Spirit with what?
Works of the flesh
Insisted on circumcision and adherence to Jewish laws as necessary for salvation because they were hypocrites and trying to please the higher-ups
Why did Paul confront Peter?
Hypocrisy in avoiding Gentile believers despite dining with them earlier
"For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the _ _."
circumcision party (2:11)
How does Paul prove his apostleship?
Recounting his direct revelation from Jesus and his independence from other apostles.
What does Paul say about the FOTS and the law?
"against such things there is no law"
Paul says that Christ redeemed us from ______ by doing this, referencing Deuteronomy 21:23.
Curse of the law
What psychical condition did Paul mention as affecting his ability to write (Gal 4, 6)?
Poor eyesight or eye condition
"Grace to you and peace from _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _"
God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (1:3)