Go Team!

In Galatians 2:8-9, Paul writes that he and Barnabas were encouraged to teach Gentiles about Jesus while James and Peter and John went to the Jews with this message.

Recap of Galatians 6

Don’t think too highly of yourself.  Do the right thing.

Recap of Galatians 5

You’re free.  But not free to sin.  So live out the fruit of the Spirit, not the acts of the sinful nature.

Recap of Galatians 4

An analogy, quadrupled.

Law:Slave:Hagar:Mt. Sinai::Grace:Free:Sarah:Jerusalam

Recap of Galatians 3

Grace is everything.

Following the Law to achieve righteousness is misguided.

Recap of Galatians 2

The church leaders in Jerusalem told Paul that he should continue giving generously to the poor.

Then Paul criticized Peter for acting like a chameleon.

Recap of Galatians 1

Paul chastises the Galatians for being swayed by false teaching.

He reminds them of his credentials.

Review of Galatians

Paul is very frustrated with misinformation which has infiltrated the Galatian church.

He combats these errors with this letter.

Conclusion

In verse 17, Paul reminds the Galatians that he’s suffered for Jesus’ name.

Finally, in verse 18, Paul writes a blessing on the church.

Appearances

Paul reminds the Galatians, in verses 11-16, that it’s what is on the inside that counts, not outward appearances.