Galatians: The Gospel of God

                                            Galatians: The Gospel of God/Salvation by Grace/Justification by Faith

   I. The Gospel of Christ (Chapter 1)

    A. Introduction 1:1-5

    B. Reason for Epistle 1:6-9

  II. Justification by Faith/Paul's Authority Defended (Chapter 1, 2)

    A. Paul's Authority Acquired by Revelation 1:10-24

    B. Paul's Authority Approved by Church  2:1-10

    C. Paul's Authority Acknowledged 2:11-21

III. Justification by Faith Explained (Chapter 3,4)

   A. Argument from Experience  3:1-5

   B. Argument from Abraham  3:6-9

   C. Argument from Law  3:10-4:11

   D. Argument from Personal Testimony  4:12-15

   E. Argument from Allegory  4:21-31

IV. Justification by Faith Applied (Chapter 5, 6)

   A. Liberty of the Spirit vs. Bondage of the Law 5:1-15

   B. Flesh and Spirit Truths/Command 5:16-18

   C. Eighteen Works of the Flesh 5:19-21

      1. Immorality #1-4

      2. Idolatry #5 & 6

      3. Intolerance #7-16

      4. Intemperance #17 & 18

   D. Fruit of the Spirit 5:22-23

1. Love  2. Joy   3. Peace  4. Longsuffering  5. Gentleness  6. Goodness  7. Faith   8. Meekness        9.Temperance  10. Against such there is no law

   E. Formula for Spirit's Power 5:24-26

   F. Duties of the Justified (Serving Others) 6:1-10

   G. Paul's Conclusion 6:11-18