Galatians

  1. Greetings (1:1-5)

  2. The problem: a false gospel (1:6-10)

  3. Defense of Paul’s apostleship (1:11-2:14)

    • Taught by divine revelation, not by man (1:11-24)
    • Received by the other apostles (2:1-10)
    • Ready to rebuke even Peter (2:11-14)

  4. Defense of Paul’s gospel (2:15 -5:1)

    • Justification through faith, apart from the works of the law (2:15-21)
    • Works and faith contrasted (3:1-14)
    • Law and promise contrasted (3:15-20)
    • The purpose of the law (3:21-4:7)
    • Paul’s concern for the Galatians (4:8-20)
    • The allegory of Hagar and Sarah (4:21-5:1)

  5. Practical exhortations (5:2-6:10)

    • Living in freedom (5:2-15)
    • Living under the guidance of the Spirit (5:16-26)
    • Living for the good of other believers (6:1-10)

  6. Conclusion (6:11-18)

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