This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Galatians, the 48th book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 22nd September 2024.

About this book

Galatians is one of 9 letters that the apostle Paul wrote to churches, or groups of churches, and was likely written around 55AD. It’s theme is grace and justification by faith alone, and it was written in response to those who had entered the church, attempting to convince others that certain works, actions, or customs were required in order to be saved. But as Paul directly explains, to believe such would mean that Jesus was wasting His time in dying on the cross, when in fact His death was required for our salvation, that we might be saved by grace – by what He has done, not what we have done.

About this study

In the opening 5 verses we will read Paul’s greeting, but also a magnificent declaration of what Christ has done for us. In verses 6-9, Paul gives the strongest of warnings to not stray from the truth of the gospel, to not listen to those who distort it. And from verse 10 onwards Paul begins recording his personal experience of grace, which will continue into chapter 2 which we’ll study next week.

Application questions

• Have you turned away to another gospel?
• Do people glorify God because of you?