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Overview - A brief overview of Paul's letter to the Galatians.
Background - The Who, What, Where, Why, and When of the letter with some additional considerations.
Outline - A detailed outline of Paul's letter to the Galatians.

Commentary

Introduction (1:1-10)
  1. A Salutation (1:1-5)
  2. A Rebuke (1:6-10)

1. The Gospel: Paul's Authoritative Message (1:11-2:21)
  1. The Divine Origin of Paul's Message (1:11-24)
  2. The Apostolic Recognitions of Paul's Message (2:1-10)
  3. The Consistent Application of Paul's Message (2:11-21)

2. The Gospel: Legal Bondage Is Not For Today (3:1-4:31)
  1. The Threefold Demonstration (3:1-4:7)
    1. Blessings are Based on Faith (3:1-14)
    2. The Character of the Abrahamic Covenant (3:15-22)
    3. Life Before and After Christ's Coming (3:23-4:7)
  2. The Twofold Appeal (4:8-31)
    1. An Appeal to Common Sense (4:8-18)
    2. An Appeal to Reason (4:19-31)

3. The Gospel: Christian Liberty Is For Today (5:1-6:10)
  1. Liberty is Imperiled by Legalism (5:1-12)
  2. Liberty is Perverted by Lawlessness (5:13-26)
  3. LIberty is Perfected by Love (6:1-10)

Conclusion (6:11-18)
  1. A Review (6:11-17)
  2. A Benediction (6:18)