BIG IDEA: Paul speaks for God to the churches.
*Five questions we’re going to answer about this letter:
1) Who is writing?
a. Paul, on behalf of the Christian community, but his words ultimately
come from God.
2) To whom is he writing?
a. The churches in Galatia that he & Barnabas founded during the first
missionary journey chronicled in Acts 13.
3) When is he writing?
a. A.D. 48-49
4) Why is he writing?
a. To counter the threat of false teachers.
5) What is he writing?
a. The news we proclaim is divine. (chap. 1 – 2:14)
b. The news we proclaim is justification through faith in Christ. (chap.
2:15 – 4)
c. The news we proclaim is going to change the way you live. (chap.
5,6)
