Part 2: Paul's Defense: A Fight for Freedom

Gleanings from Galatians - Part 2
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THE FOUNTAIN OF FREEDOM IS FAITH ALONE IN CHRIST ALONE!

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1. Slavery in Galatia (context)

--- The majority of the Church was Biblically literate Gentiles

--- False teachers had come in and infected the church

2. Paul’s Defense: Fight for Freedom

--- What is he defending?

--- What were the rumors?

--- What was Paul’s response?

--- Why is he defending his apostleship?

--- --- 1) to guard the truth of the Gospel

--- --- 2) for freedom (that the true Gospel brings)

--- What is the Gospel?

--- --- 1) the work of Christ free’s us from the penalty of our sins

--- --- 2) the work of Christ free’s us to live (according to God’s will)

--- --- 3) the display of the character of God

--- --- 4) the revelation of where Glory is due

3. Practical application

--- Study the Gospel

--- Preach the Gospel to yourself