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The Battle between Grace and Legalism in Galatians: A Call to Zeal

Explore the contrasting themes of grace and legalism in the Book of Galatians, with a focus on the importance of faith over works. Discover the preeminence of faith, the curse of relying on works, and the significance of being heirs through Christ. Uncover the dangers of false teachings and divisive influences that can lead believers astray. Gain insights on cultivating a healthy zeal for truth and avoiding dependence on deceitful doctrines.

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The Battle between Grace and Legalism in Galatians: A Call to Zeal

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  1. Ch 3-4: Grace-Faith versus Law-Works • 3:1-9 The Preeminence of Faith • 3:10-14 The Curse of Works • 3:15-18 The Precedent of Promise • 3:19-25 The Purpose of the Law • 3:26-4:7 Sons and Heirs through Christ • 4:8-18 The Emptiness of Legalism • 4:19-31 Law and Grace Cannot Coexist

  2. Galatians 4:12-18 11 I am afraid for you, lest I have labored for you in vain. 12 Brethren, I urge you to become like me, for I became like you. You have not injured me at all. 13 You know that because of physical infirmity I preached the gospel to you at the first. 14 And my trial which was in my flesh you did not despise or reject, but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. 15What then was the blessing you enjoyed? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes and given them to me. 16 Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth? 17 They zealously court you, but for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them. 18 But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you. 19 My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you,

  3. “blessing” makarismo,s (MAKARISMOS)

  4. “blessing” makarismo,s (MAKARISMOS) Vine’s: “indicates an ascription of blessing rather than a state” Thus: a counted blessedness

  5. Galatians 4:15a Amplified Bible “What has become of that blessed enjoyment and satisfaction and self-congratulation that once was yours …”

  6. “enemy” Some additional references: The Devil (Matt 13:39) Men Opposed to Christ (Heb 1:13, 10:13) Men Opposed to Christ’s Servants (Rev 11:5,12) Unregenerate in Attitude toward God (Rom 5:10, Col 1:21) Death (1 Cor 15:26) Israel in Alienation from God (Rom 11:28)

  7. “nomad” Say no when confronted by truth Get mad and leave

  8. Galatians 4:17-18 17 They zealously court you, but for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them. 18 But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you. 

  9. False Teachers Ron Merryman First: divisive influence that destroys the convert’s confidence in the true minister of the Word Second: eager, zealous, aggressive courting by the false teacher Third: captivation of the minds of believers, so that they completely depend on the false teachers to think for them (false teachers make you dependent on them) Fourth: dictation by the false teacher (relative to assurance of salvation, the do’s and don’ts, doctrine, etc.)

  10. Zeal Ron Merryman “Paul did not claim exclusive rights on the affection and identity of his converts. He was happy when others successfully ministered in their midst, so long as their zeal was healthy. Paul did not dominate believers nor did he leave with them the impression that he was the only teacher in the body of Christ. Cultist-type leaders and false teachers often see themselves as the high priests of hermeneutics and the sole dictators of doctrine—their goal is mind control.”

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