Galatians: Gospel of God/Salvation By Grace/Justification by Faith

I. The Gospel of Christ (Chapter 1)

A. Introduction 1:1-5

B. Reason for Epistle 1:6-9

II. Justification by Faith/Paul's Authority Defended (Chapter 1, 2)

A. Paul's Authority Acquired by Revelation 1:10-24

B. Paul's Authority Approved by Church 2:1-10

C. Paul's Authority Acknowledged 2:11-21

III. Justification by Faith Explained (Chapter 3,4)

A. Argument from Experience 3:1-5

B. Argument from Abraham 3:6-9

C. Argument from Law 3:10-4:11

D. Argument from Personal Testimony 4:12-15

E. Argument from Allegory 4:21-31

IV. Justification by Faith Applied (Chapter 5,6)

A. Liberty of the Spirit vs. Bondage of the Law 5:1-15

B. Flesh and Spirit Truths/Command 5:16-18

C. 18 Works of the Flesh 5:19-21

1. Immorality #1-4

2. Idolatry #5 & 6

3. Intolerance #7-16

4. Intemperance #17 & 18

D. Fruit of the Spirit 5:22-23

1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Longsuffering
5. Gentleness
6. Goodness
7. Faith
8. Meekness
9. Temperance

E. Formula for Spirit's Power 5:24-26

F. Duties of the Justified (Serving Others) 6:1-10

G. Paul's Conclusion 6:11-18

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