Table of Contents
Illustrations 7
Editors' Preface 9
Note on Authorship 12
Abbreviations 13
Introduction 15
Outline of the Letter to the Galatians 27
An Unusual Beginning (1:1-5) 29
Strong Words: Paul Takes a Stand (1:6-10) 34
Part 1 Paul Defends His Gospel by Telling His Story (1:11-2:21) 41
Paul's Call to Preach Came by Divine Revelation (1:11-24) 43
Official Recognition of Paul's Gospel (2:1-10) 59
Confrontation at Antioch (2:11-14) 72
Paul's Gospel (2:15-21) 81
Part 2 Arguments from Christian Experience and from Scripture (3:1-5:12) 95
Three Quick Arguments for Faith over Works of the Law (3:1-18) 97
The Temporary Role of the Law, the Extraordinary Benefits of Faith (3:19-29) 119
Adoption as Sons and Daughters of God (4:1-11) 135
A Personal Appeal (4:12-20) 152
Another Argument from Scripture (4:21-31) 159
Concluding Summons to Live as Free People (5:1-12) 171
Part 3 Exhortation about How to Live as a Christian (5:13-6:10) 185
Freedom, Love, and Life in the Spirit (5:13-25) 189
Advice for Christian Community Life (5:26-6:10) 202
Pant's Final Words raid Signature (6.11-18) 208
Suggested Resources 215
Glossary 217
Index of Pastoral Topics 221
Index or Sidebars 223
Map 224
