Introduction to Galatians (Part 2) | Galatians 1:1a and Selected Scriptures Grounded In Grace

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Introduction to Galatians (Part 2) | Galatians 1:1a and Selected Scriptures









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Introduction:


I. The Return Address (v. 1)


    A. Who Wrote the Letter? 


II. The  Address Proper (v. 2)


    A. Who Were the Recipients of the Letter?


        1.The origin and expansion of  Galatia         


        2. Did Paul write to churches in Northern Galatia (Ethnic) or Southern Galatia (Provincial)?


            a. Northern Galatia = The standard view from the Church Fathers to the Reformers

             b. Southern Galatia = Popularized by Sir William Ramsey in the 19th c. - the majority view today


        3. Why the south?


III. The Post-Mark Date


    A. When and Where was the Letter Written?


IV. The Stamp


    A. Are there Issues Pertaining to Authenticity and Canonicity?


V. The Text of the Letter


    A. What is the Style and Structure of the Letter


VI.  The Contents of the Letter


    A. What Is the Letter About and Why was it Written?     (Acts 15 and the Judaizers)

Introduction to Galatians (Part 2) | Galatians 1:1a and Selected Scriptures









-------------------------- Sermon Outline--------------------------------





Introduction:


I. The Return Address (v. 1)


    A. Who Wrote the Letter? 


II. The  Address Proper (v. 2)


    A. Who Were the Recipients of the Letter?


        1.The origin and expansion of  Galatia         


        2. Did Paul write to churches in Northern Galatia (Ethnic) or Southern Galatia (Provincial)?


            a. Northern Galatia = The standard view from the Church Fathers to the Reformers

             b. Southern Galatia = Popularized by Sir William Ramsey in the 19th c. - the majority view today


        3. Why the south?


III. The Post-Mark Date


    A. When and Where was the Letter Written?


IV. The Stamp


    A. Are there Issues Pertaining to Authenticity and Canonicity?


V. The Text of the Letter


    A. What is the Style and Structure of the Letter


VI.  The Contents of the Letter


    A. What Is the Letter About and Why was it Written?     (Acts 15 and the Judaizers)