TITLE PAGE

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

THE OUTLINE

SECTION I

The Introduction. Gal. 1:1-10

A. The Salutation. Ch. 1:1-5

B. The Rebuke. Ch. 1:6-10

SECTION II

Paul's Apostolic Authority. Chs. 1:11 to 2:21

A. Independent of the Twelve Apostles. Ch. 1:11-24

B. Recognized by the Apostles. Ch. 2:1-10

C. Manifested in Rebuking the Chief of the Apostles. Ch. 2:11-21

SECTION III

Justification by Faith. Chs. 3; 4

A. The Threefold Argument. Chs. 3:1 to 4:7

1. The Blessing Already Received. Ch. 3:1-14

2. The Character of the Covenant with Abraham. Ch. 3:15-22

3. The Immaturity Under the Law. Chs. 3:23 to 4:7

B. The Threefold Appeal. Ch. 4:8-31

1. An Appeal to Pride. Ch. 4:8-11

2. An Appeal to Affection. Ch. 4:12-20

3. An Appeal to Intelligence. Ch. 4:21-31

SECTION IV

Christian Liberty. Chs. 5:1 to 6:10 97

A. Imperiled by Legalism. Ch. 5:1-12

B. Perverted as Lawlessness. Ch. 5:13-26

C. Perfected in Love. Ch. 6:1-10

SECTION V

The Conclusion. Ch. 6:11-18

A. A Rebuke to the Legalists. Ch. 6:11-13

B. Paul's Confidence in the Cross. Ch. 6:14-16

C. The Marks of an Apostle. Ch. 6:17

D. The Benediction. Ch. 6:18