The Letter to the Galatians
Paul’s First Epistle?
1. Who wrote the letter?
 Great agreement – Paul wrote this
letter
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Mentioned in preface
Extensive autobiographical section
In sync with Acts
Style of writing
Theological arguments
Tradition
2. To whom was it written?
 Southern Galatia
 Psidian Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe
 Churches founded by Paul on the first
missionary journey described in Acts
13-14.
3. When was it written?
 Prior to 49 AD
 Paul’s earliest letter in the NT
4. Why was it written?
 Occasion
 Completing 1st Missionary Journey
 News of Judaizers
 Paul quickly wrote this defense before
going to Jerusalem for the conference
 Purpose
 To confront the untruths of the Judaizers
and affirm that salvation is by faith (plus
nothing)
5. What is the main topic?
 Salvation is by faith, plus nothing.