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Defending the True Gospel: Paul's Response to Opponents in Galatia

Learn how Paul defended the Gospel against Jewish believers who sought to distort it by adding the Law. Discover the importance of faith alone in Christ alone to maintain unity in the family of God.

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Defending the True Gospel: Paul's Response to Opponents in Galatia

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  1. The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10

  2. Background Author: Paul Audience: Churches in Galatia (Acts 13-14) The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10

  3. The Churches of Galatia

  4. Background Author: Paul Audience: Churches in Galatia Date: ~49 AD Time of rapid change & uncertainty Gentiles included (Acts 10), not equal Faith in Christ AND obedience to Law? Faith alone in Christ alone! The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10

  5. Opponents: Jewish believers The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10 Acts 15:5But some of the sect of the Pharisees who had believed stood up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them and to direct them to observe the Law of Moses.”

  6. Paul’s Response “Let him be accursed…anathema” Why? Because they were… Diminishing the work of Christ Distorting the response of faith Dividing the family of God The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10

  7. Paul’s Response “Let him be accursed…anathema” Get the gospel right The work of Christ The grace of God Faith alone Christ alone The Gospel Under Siege 1:1-10

  8. Application Have you understood and believed the one true gospel? Can you share the gospel clearly?

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