the epistle of Paul the apostle to the Galatians

The Galatians, having launched their Christian experience by faith, seem content to leave their voyage of faith and chart a new course based on works - a course Paul finds disturbing.  His letter to the Galatians is a vigorous attack against the gospel of works and a defense of the gospel of faith.

Paul begins by setting forth his credentials as an apostle with a message from God:  blessing comes from God on the basis of faith, not law.  The law declares men guilty and imprisons them; faith sets men free to enjoy liberty in Christ.  But liberty is not license.  Freedom in Christ means freedom to produce the fruits of righteousness through a Spirit-led lifestyle.

The book is call Pros Galatas, "To the Galatians," and it is the only letter of Paul that is specifically addressed to a number of churches ("to the churches of Galatia," 1:2).  The name Galatians was given to this Celtic people because they originally lived in Gaul before their migration to Asia Minor.

Galatians 1 - Christ gave himself

Galatians 2 - Now Living by faith

Galatians 3:1-3:5 - Back on track with jesus

Galatians 3:6-3:14 - all expenses paid

Galatians 3:15-3:21 - Covenant of Love

Galatians 3:22-4:9 - Faith that frees

Galatians 4:10-4:20 - shot of zeal

Galatians 4:21-4:31 - children of promise

Galatians 5:1-5:6 - stand fast in our Christian freedom

Galatians 5:7-5:12 - a race to run

Galatians 5:13-5:15 - Set free

Galatians 5:16-5:21 - power walk

Galatians 6:1-6:5 - the law of Christ

Galatians 6:6-6:10 - doing good

Galatians 6:11-6:18 - The Christian Boast