Galatians: The truth of the gospel

A. Introduction, 1:1-9

• Greeting, 1:1-5
• Purpose, 1:6-9

B. The Divine Source of the Gospel, 1:10-24

• His claim stated, 1:10-12
• His claim defended, 1:13-24

C. The Passionate Defense of the Gospel, 2:1-21

• The first test: The council in Jerusalem, 2:1-10
• The second test: The confrontation in Antioch, 2:11-21

C. The True Nature of the Gospel, 3:1-4:31

• The faith of Abraham, 3:1-9
• The curse of the law, 3:10-14
• The promise to Abraham, 3:15-18
• The purpose of the law, 3:19-25
• The privilege of sonship, 3:26-4:7
• The concern of the apostle, 4:8-20
• The appeal to the law, 4:21-31

D. The Transforming Power of the Gospel, 5:1-6:10

• Stand in the freedom of Christ, 5:1-15
• Walk in the Spirit, 5:16-26
• Fulfil the law of Christ, 6:1-10

E. Conclusion, 6:11-18

• Glory in the cross, 6:11-15
• Benediction, 6:16-18