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Four Lessons About the Gospel

Four Lessons About the Gospel. Galatians 1 & 2. Introduction and Context. Word “gospel” used 10 times in Chap. 1 & 2 These chapters discuss the digression of the Galatians – trading the Gospel of Christ for the Old Law

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Four Lessons About the Gospel

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  1. Four Lessons Aboutthe Gospel Galatians 1 & 2

  2. Introduction and Context • Word “gospel” used 10 times in Chap. 1 & 2 • These chapters discuss the digression of the Galatians – trading the Gospel of Christ for the Old Law • Four Lessons found in Chapters 1 & 2 about the gospel, in each of them, Paul discusses: • The reality (truth or facts) about the gospel • The rule concerning the gospel • The results (both good & bad) toward the gospel

  3. Four Lessons about the Gospel • A Singular Gospel (1:6-10) • Reality: Only one legitimate gospel (6-9) • Rule: No other gospel to be preached! (6-9) • Results: drifting; perversion; curse; pleasing men rather than God (6-10)

  4. Four Lessons about the Gospel • A Singular Gospel (1:6-10) • Reality: Only one legitimate gospel (6-9) • Rule: No other gospel to be preached! (6-9) • Results: drifting; perversion; curse; pleasing men rather than God (6-10) • A Divine Gospel (1:11-24) • Reality: Came through Christ not man (11-12) • Rule: Jesus’ Gospel to be preached, not man’s gospel (13-16) • Results: No need to consult men (16-22); God is glorified (24)

  5. Four Lessons about the Gospel • A United Gospel (2:1-10) • Reality: Benefits & demands same for both Jew & Greek (1-3) • Rule: To be defended against those who would alter its benefits or demands (4-6) • Results: fellowship; unity of work (7-10)

  6. Four Lessons about the Gospel • A United Gospel (2:1-10) • Reality: Benefits & demands same for both Jew & Greek (1-3) • Rule: To be defended against those who would alter its benefits or demands (4-6) • Results: fellowship; unity of work (7-10) • A Life-Regulating Gospel (2:11-21) • Reality: What is preached to others must be practiced by self (14) • Rule: Unlawful behavior to be resisted (11) • Results: Hypocrisy & evil influence (12-13); condemnation (11)

  7. Conclusion Are you preaching the one gospel of Jesus Christ? Is the life you are living in keeping with that gospel you preach?

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