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