outline of Galatians

1.  Salutation (1:1-5)

2.  The Problem in Galatia:  Another Gospel from False Teachers (1:6-9)

3.  Defense of Paul's Apostleship (1:10-2:14)

1. Paul Seeks God's Approval Rather than Man's (1:10)
2. Paul Not Dependent upon the Jerusalem Apostles for His Authority (1:11-2:14)

   1.  Called by God (1:11-16)
   2.  Jerusalem Authorities Added Nothing to His Original Calling (1:17-2:10)
   3.  Paul's Authority Demonstrated by His Challenge of Peter's Error (2:11-14)

4.  Paul's Defense of the Gospel (2:15-6:10)

1. Peace with God Comes Through Faith in Jesus Christ for Jew and Gentile Alike (2:15-21)
2. Justification Through Faith Has Replaced Condemnation Under Law (3:1-5:12)

   1.  The Spirit's Presence Proves Faith's Effectiveness (3:1-5)
   2.  Abraham's Faith Proves Faith's Effectiveness (3:6-9)
   3.  Curse of the Law Proves the Ineffectiveness of Works (3:10-14)
   4.  Promise to Abraham Has Priority Over Condemnation by the Law (3:15-4:7)
   5.  First Personal Appeal Not to Abandon the Gospel (4:8-20)
   6.  A Scriptural Proof (4:21-5:1)
   7.  Second Personal Appeal Not to Abandon the Gospel (5:2-12)

3. Practical Effects of the Gospel (5:13-6:10)

1.  Love Fulfills the Law (5:13-15)
2.  The Spirit Struggles with the Flesh (5:16-26)
3.  Church Works in Harmony (6:1-10)

5.  Conclusion (6:11-18)

1. Third Personal Appeal Not to Abandon the Gospel (6:11-17)
2. Benediction (6:18)