Galatians Bible Argument Essay -- Religion, Bible, Paul

I. Introduction 11-9In this opening chapter, Paul begins with a formal introduction of himself. He asserts the source from whom he obtained his apostolic plow and ministry from- the risen Christ and God the Father (v.1). He follows with a quarter rebuke of the Galatian Christians who have allowed themselves to be duped into to embracing the heretical teachings promulgated by the Judaizers. A. Salutation 11-5Paul establishes his credentials forthrightly and formally. This was of the essence(p) in terms of validating the ensuing meat of the epistle. His readership, as well as his critics (the Judaizers), needed to be reminded of his apostolic authority as he attacked the unorthodoxy that had taken foothold in the Galatian Christian community. Denunciation 16-10For Paul, the incendiary teaching of the Judaizers warranted the pronouncement of a curse (i.e., denunciation). The fact that Paul repeats the anathema in v.9 speaks to the seriousness of the offense. Clearly, this was a s ituation that required more than a mere reprimand. Thus, the apostle is not concerned with being socially lauded, esteemed, etc. The offense was egregious and the consequences should be as well. II. Personal Pauls security 111-2-221Paul reasserts the authenticity and authority of his apostleship in this section. He does so by describing the unique manner by which he was called to into the headmasters service (cf. Acts 91- 18). Years subsequent to the apostles picky call (i.e., 3 and 14 years, respectively), he met some of the other apostles (i.e., Peter, James). It was crucial that Paul reassert and defend his divine appointment so that his message to the deceived Galatian believers would be regarded as legitimately apostolic and thus authorative. ... ...cerning the intent of the Law, sonship vs. break angiotensin-converting enzymes back status, the Law vs. liberty in Christ, and the practical manifestation of justification bear witness in the production of spiritual fruit a s the believer walks by the Spirit. Perhaps the passage that best represents the message of this theologically lively epistle is Gal. 216a which reads, nevertheless knowing that a man is not justify by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus. This is the message that Paul asserts from his introductory comments in chapter one to his closing comments in chapter six.Moreover, Christians today will avoid the mistake of the Galatian Christians provided that we proceed standing firm in the grace of our Lord Jesus. We must constantly be mindful of the fact that it is Jesus who is the author of our salvation (Heb 210)- the author and perfector of faith (Heb. 122).