Topic 10 Galatians: Questions about the LawSlide 2Slide 3Slide 4Topic 10Topic 10Galatians:Galatians:Questions about the LawQuestions about the LawA.A.The Churches in GalatiaThe Churches in Galatia1.1.Group of churches – central Asia MinorGroup of churches – central Asia Minor2.2.Location uncertainLocation uncertaina.a.North Galatia – ethnic territory – 2North Galatia – ethnic territory – 2ndnd journey? journey?b.b.South Galatia – Roman province – 1South Galatia – Roman province – 1stst journey journey3.3.Predominantly GentilePredominantly GentileB.B.Authenticity – unquestioned Authenticity – unquestioned (“unquestionable”)(“unquestionable”)C.C.Date and placeDate and place1.1.North Galatia – Ephesus; 3North Galatia – Ephesus; 3rdrd journey; c. 54 journey; c. 542.2.South Galatia – Corinth; 2South Galatia – Corinth; 2ndnd journey; c. 50? journey; c. 50?MapD.D.Occasion – false teachers called “Judaizers”Occasion – false teachers called “Judaizers”1.1.Insisted that Gentile Christians be circumcised.Insisted that Gentile Christians be circumcised.2.2.Questioned Paul’s apostolic authority.Questioned Paul’s apostolic authority.3.3.Said only Torah gives proper moral guidance.Said only Torah gives proper moral guidance.See Gal. 1:6-9; 3:1; 5:2-3, 12; 6:12-13.See Gal. 1:6-9; 3:1; 5:2-3, 12; 6:12-13.Note “ironic rebuke” in place of thanksgiving (1:6).Note “ironic rebuke” in place of thanksgiving (1:6).Note Paul’s anger (esp. 5:12).Note Paul’s anger (esp. 5:12).E.E.Highlights of GalatiansHighlights of Galatians1.1.Defense of Paul’s apostleship (ch. 1-2)Defense of Paul’s apostleship (ch. 1-2)a.a.Conversion (ch. 1) – Conversion (ch. 1) – his authority comes from God.his authority comes from God.b.b.Jerusalem Conference (2:1-10) Jerusalem Conference (2:1-10) – Jerus. apostles agreed – Jerus. apostles agreed with him.with him.c.c.Incident in Antioch (2:11 ff.)Incident in Antioch (2:11 ff.)Inconsistent behavior of Peter (Cephas) divided the Inconsistent behavior of Peter (Cephas) divided the church.church.Paul publicly opposed Peter.Paul publicly opposed Peter.Thesis: “Justified by faith in Christ, not by works of law” Thesis: “Justified by faith in Christ, not by works of law” (2:16).(2:16).Key termsKey terms::(1)(1)Justification – being “declared righteous;” put right Justification – being “declared righteous;” put right with Godwith God(2)(2)Faith – trusting GodFaith – trusting God(3)(3)Grace – God’s unmerited favor; free gift of salvationGrace – God’s unmerited favor; free gift of salvationE.E.Highlights of Galatians – Highlights of Galatians – cont.cont.2.2.Five arguments for justification by faith (ch. 3)Five arguments for justification by faith (ch. 3)a.a.Appeal to experience (v. 1-5)Appeal to experience (v. 1-5)b.b.Appeal to Abraham (v. 6-9)Appeal to Abraham (v. 6-9)c.c.Appeal to the law (v. 10-14)Appeal to the law (v. 10-14)d.d.Appeal to history (v. 15-18)Appeal to history (v. 15-18)e.e.Appeal to the gospel (v. 19-29)Appeal to the gospel (v. 19-29)Law functioned as guardian only until coming of Christ.Law functioned as guardian only until coming of Christ.3:28 – human distinctions erased in Christ3:28 – human distinctions erased in Christ3.3.Conclusion (5:1-12) – Conclusion (5:1-12) – don’t submit to circumcisiondon’t submit to circumcision4.4.Moral guidance apart from the law (ch. 5-6)Moral guidance apart from the law (ch. 5-6)a.a.Law of love (5:13-15)Law of love (5:13-15)b.b.Guidance of the Spirit (5:16-26) – Guidance of the Spirit (5:16-26) – “fruit of the Spirit”“fruit of the