God’s Initiative Sets Us Free – Galatians 1:1-5
PURPOSE:
- Identify and Counter False Teaching
- Defend Paul’s Apostolic Authority
- Clarify the Basis for The Gospel of Grace
- Reiterate the Obligations of Christian Living
“Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Galatians 1:1-5)
1. The Gospel Is…
A. God Commissioned Paul for Ministry (vs.1)
B. The Father who raised Jesus from the Dead (vs.1)
C. The Son who gave himself for our sins (vs.4)
2. The Gospel…
A. Christ delivered us from the present evil age (vs.3-4)
B. The goal is for God to be Glorified forever and ever (vs.5)