Galatians

An urgent letter to churches being told they must keep the Jewish law to be truly accepted by God. Paul insists that people are made right with God by faith in Christ alone, and that this freedom is lived out by the Spirit in love.

Author

The apostle Paul

Written

About AD 48 to 55

Chapters

1. 1Galatians 1Paul is astonished that the Galatians are turning to a different gospel. His message came directly from Jesus.
2. 2Galatians 2The apostles in Jerusalem accepted Paul’s gospel. Paul confronts Peter. “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”
3. 3Galatians 3Did you receive the Spirit by keeping the law or by believing? Those who have faith are Abraham’s children. In Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female.
4. 4Galatians 4We are no longer slaves but God’s children, who cry “Abba, Father.” The allegory of Hagar and Sarah.
5. 5Galatians 5Christ has set us free, so stand firm. Walk by the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
6. 6Galatians 6Carry each other’s burdens. You reap what you sow, so don’t grow weary in doing good. Boast only in the cross.