Galatians 1
WHO WROTE GALATIANS?
paul
Fill in the blank for Galatians 2:20: "I have been _________________ with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
Crucified
What word did Paul use to describe the Galatians? a. Foolish b. Sincere c. Braindead
a. Foolish
Galatians 4:7, What are we now that we are no longer slaves?
We are sons of God and heirs of the kingdom.
What does Paul say will happen to those who live according to their sinful nature?
They will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
How was Paul's greeting different to the Galatians than to the other letters he wrote?
He was upset with them for teaching a false gospel.
What was significant about Titus? Why was he mentioned?
He was a Gentile and he was not circumcised.
How did Abraham become right with God? a. By believing IN God. b. By believing God. c. By doing what God told him to do.
b. By believing God.
Explain the difference in the amount of faith it took for Abraham to have a child with Sarah, vs. a child with Hagar.
It took no faith to have a child with Hagar. It took tremendous faith to have a child with Sarah.
Since rule keeping isn't the way to God, what is? (5:6)
Faith in Christ alone. We don't earn our salvation. It is a free gift. It is all about God's grace.
Paul was mad at the Galatians because: a. they didn't give him a warm welcome b. The Galatians were teaching a false doctrine c. He thought they were being immature.
b. The Galatians were teaching a false doctrine
Who did Paul accuse of being a hypocrite?
peter
What is the purpose of the Law, or the 10 Commandments?
To point out our sin and our inability to keep the Law, and to point us to Christ.
Who does each mother, Sarah and Hagar, represent?
Hagaar represents seeking to be saved by our own efforts. Sarah represents the grace that comes from God.
Name 2 of the 4 things that living under the freedom from the law produce? If you can name all 4, you get an extra 100 points.
peace, mercy, suffering, and grace
What is the false doctrine that Paul was so upset about?
The Galatians were teaching that the way to salvation was by circumcision + Christ, or Certain Food + Christ.
In verse 15, Paul says we "know that a man is not justified by observing the Law, but by faith in Jesus Christ." What does "justified" mean?
It means that God looks at us, "just as if we never sinned."
Since we are not saved by following the law, does that mean that Christians shouldn't be concerned about obeying the law?
No, out of our love for God, we should want to live a life pleasing to Him.
What is Paul saying the Galatians should expect in verses 28,29?
Persecution
Without using your Bible, list the 9 fruit of the Spirit.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, goodness, gentleness, self-control.
What is the true Gospel that Paul was teaching?
Christ alone = Salvation. Jesus + Nothing = Salvation. It's all about grace. Nothing we do can earn or add to our salvation.
For what was Paul previously zealous of?
The tradition of the elders
Why do people need to know God is a God who has laws before they can understand why Jesus' death is good news?
The law shows us that we are sinners.
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
In Chapter 6, how do you reconcile "carrying each other's burdens"
A burden is a heavy weight. It is too much for one person to carry on their own