Chapter 1
How does Paul establish his apostolic authority?
Paul asserts his apostleship not by human decree, but by direct commission from Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead.
Why did Paul go to Jerusalem?
To teach the churches the true gospel.
What is the purpose of the Law according to Paul?
he law served as a "guardian" or "pedagogue" to guide people until Christ came, preparing them for the gospel.
How does it relate to what Paul has been teaching in the first three chapters?
He has been teaching in the other chapters
What does Paul mean in verse 1 when he says, “you who are spiritual”?
You, who is following God
What is the core message of the gospel Paul proclaims?
The gospel emphasizes the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our sins, delivering us from the present evil age.
What did Paul do in Jerusalem?
Taught about the true Gospel
What does it mean to be “clothed with Christ”
being united with Him and receiving His righteousness.
What is Paul saying the Galatians should expect in verses 28,29?
Persecution
What attitude should they have when correcting others?
Nicely and correcting them to worship the true gospel.
Why does Paul emphasize his direct relationship with God and Jesus?
He challenges the Galatians' new teaching, which seems to suggest that Paul's authority comes from men or human traditions.
What opposition did Paul run into there?
False Brethren
What does Galatians 3 teach us about the Universality of the gospel?
The chapter affirms that the gospel is for all people, both Jewish and Gentile, who come to Christ through faith.
How is being under the Law like being an heir who is still a minor?
When an heir is still too young to receive his inheritance, he doesn't benefit from the inheritance. When we are still under the Law, we don't benefit from God's grace.
What is Paul reason of correcting them?
So they will read the true gospel and trust it.
What is Paul amazed by in the Galatians 1?
He is astonished that they are quickly turning away from the gospel of grace they were first preached.
How did Paul react to those false brethren?
He said that they contributed nothing to him.
How does Paul use the story of Abraham to support his argument?
Paul highlights that God promised blessings to Abraham and his descendants through faith, demonstrating that faith, not works, is the basis of God's covenant.
What does Paul say will happen to those who live according to their sinful nature?
They will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
Paul ask do we have a reason for boasting?
No only for worshipping God.
What are the dangers of a false gospel?
It can lead people away from the truth, emphasizing human effort over God's grace.
What does he mean that they “contributed nothing to me”?
They did not help him.
How can we apply teachings of Galatians 3 to our lives?
We can start to live by faith.
What is Paul’s main point in this passage?
Teach people about the gospel.
What is pauls main reason for this book/chapter?
Teach the non Christians about the true gospel.