Paul’s previous work in Galatia
- Acts 13:13-15, 42-44, 51-52 – This Antioch was in Pisidia, a region in Galatia.
- Acts 14:1-7
- Acts 16:1-5
- Acts 18:22-23
Galatians 1
Opening of the book
- Paul’s first remark (Galatians 1:1) was about his apostleship.
- Appointed by Jesus and the Father
- Compared to Matthias?
- Acts 1:21-22
- Accompanied them throughout Jesus’ ministry.
- Selected by other apostles through lots.
- Paul
- Not present throughout Jesus’ ministry
- Not selected by other apostles through lots
- See II Corinthians 12:12. Paul had signs and wonders to confirm his apostleship.
- Acts 1:21-22
Balance of opening
- From Paul and those with him
- To the churches of Galatia
- Salutations
- Grace
- Peace
- From God our Lord
- From the Lord Jesus Christ
- Gave Himself for us
- To rescue us from the present evil age
- God’s will (II Peter 3:9)
- Glory forever to Him
Galatians 1:6-9
- Paul warned about being led astray by a different or distorted gospel taught by others.
- II Peter 3:13-16