Galatians 1:4

CONTEXT- Salutations with Paul's credentials Galatians 1:1-5 1 Paul, an apostle, sent not to represent a group of men nor commissioned by a single human being, but sent by Jesus Christ and by God the Father, Who raised him from the dead, 2 and all the brothers [who are here in Asia] with me, to the churches [home fellowships] of Galatia: 3 Grace and peace to you from God the Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself [as a legal substitute] for our sins, in order to deliver us from the evil harassment of this age, in accordance with the will of God our Father. 5 To God be glory forever. Amen. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Structure of Galatians A. Gal. 1:1-5 Salutations with Paul’s credentials. B. Gal. 1:6-10 Statement of Doctrinal Problems. C. Gal. 1:11-2:21 Paul’s credentials in handling Doctrinal issues. D. Gal. 3:1 – 5:26 Doctrinal Error stated. C. Gal. 6:1-10 Believers credentials in handling the Doctrinal error. B. Gal. 6:11-16 Resolution of the Doctrinal Problem. A. Gal. 6:17-18 Salutation with Paul’s credentials. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------