Lesson 481: Galatians 1:3
Lesson 481: Galatians 1:3
Galatians 1:3
The Blueprint — The Verse
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,
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The Context — The History
Paul wrote Galatians to churches in southern Galatia facing teachers who required Gentiles to be circumcised and keep Jewish law for full acceptance. The letter defends justification by faith alone.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Paul expressed astonishment that Galatians were deserting the gospel so quickly. After defending his apostolic call, he opened the body of the letter with the standard greeting: grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Galatians 1:2
and all the brothers who are with me, to the assemblies of Galatia:
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Galatians 1:4
who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father —
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Discussion
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Why are grace and peace linked rather than separate blessings?
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How does losing the gospel quickly happen in subtle ways today?
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What 'other gospels' add requirements to faith in Christ?
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