Galatians At-A-GlanceWriter: Paul of Tarsus

Reader: Churches of South Galatia

Concerns: 1. Additions being made to the Gospel by Judaizers2. Messenger of Gospel (Paul) being attacked

Debate: 1. Should Gentiles follow Jewish Laws like circumcision?2. Are we saved by: 1. Works alone

2. Works plus faith3. Faith plus works

(Judaizer argument)4. Faith alone

(Paul’s argument)

Kix ClaimCereal• No Added Junk (Pure)• Mom Approved• Kid Tested• For Everyone

Paul’s ClaimThe Gospel• No Added Works (pure)• Apostle Approved • Apostle Tested • For Everyone

Paul’s Would-be JingleWe like the Gospel for what it has got (Righteousness).

God likes the Gospel for what it is not (Self Righteousness)

Jesus Christ died for us and that’s enough.

We don’t need any of that fancy stuff.

No added works, the gospel doesn’t need them

No added rituals, Jesus has them beaten.

(Repeat Chorus)

Identify Pure Gospel from AdditivesLaws (Added Stuff) Pure Gospel

Handed down by man (traditions) Revealed by God

Divides Unifies

Kill Saves

Glorify Self Glorify the Lord

Apostle ApprovedGrace Received • Titus Grace Recognized• Right hand of fellowship (Endorsement)

TestedPeter’s Fumble Shows• Weakness of Law - divides • Gospel independent of Apostle

– Don’t follow an apostle, follow the Gospel

• Paul independent of Jerusalem 12– Paul’s apostleship accepted

Pictorial Map of Galatians

Source: David Pawson

Paul’s Claim RevisitedThe Gospel• No Added Works (pure)• Apostle Approved • Apostle Tested • For Everyone