Product Description
Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia seems to burst on the reader like a sudden storm. The issues it raises still generate controversy, even after two thousand years of church history. In large measure this is because what was at stake when Paul wrote was the gospel itself. The question of whether human works were to play any part in the justification of sinners had to be answered clearly if the fledgling Christian movement was to prosper. And Paul was determined to answer it with total clarity. This explains the vigour and energy of his language, and the impact the letter has had down the centuries.
Derek Thomas explains the issues dealt with in the letter and refutes the contentions of the so-called ‘new perspective’ on Paul. His book is an important addition to this expanding series of study guides.
- Accessible: Each volume in the Let’s Study series mines the Scriptures to get to the root of the text, but is written in an approachable and friendly, tone, making them an excellent resource for the layperson.
- Practical: The warm, pastoral explanation of the text is coupled with concise, practical, helpful application.
- Designed for group study: Each volume in the Let’s Study series includes a Group Study Guide in the back of the book to help facilitate discussion—an excellent tool for leading family worship or small groups.
Paperback, 185 pages
Publication Date: August 2004
Table of Contents
PUBLISHER’S PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
OUTLINE OF GALATIANS
1 This Present Evil Age (1:1-5)
2 When Not to Believe an Angel (1:6-9)
3 Conversion and Call (1:10-17)
4 Fifteen Days with Peter (1:18-24)
5 Preserving the Truth of the Gospel (2:1-5)
6 Paul, Peter and James (2:6-10)
7 The Clash of the Titans (2:11-14)
8 Justification by Faith or Law? (2:15-21)
9 Begun by the Spirit, Completed by the Flesh? (3:1-9)
10 Redeemed from the Curse of the Law (3:10-14)
11 Law and Promise (3:15-18)
12 The Purpose of the Law (3:19-24)
13 If Christ’s, Then Heirs (3:25-29)
14 From Slavery to Sonship (4:1-7)
15 Knowing and Being Known (4:8-11)
16 Christ Formed in You! (4:12-20)
17 Hagar (4:21-31)
18 Freedom (5:1-6)
19 Love (5:7-12)
20 Flesh and Spirit (5:13-21)
21 Walking in Step with the Spirit (4:7-11)
22 Bearing One Another’s Burdens (6:1-6)
23 Weary in Well-Doing (6:7-10)
24 Only a New Creation Counts (6:11-18)
GROUP STUDY GUIDE
FOR FURTHER READING
Endorsement
‘The whole unfolding Let’s Study series is a must for every Christian home that is serious about getting to know the Word.’ — COVENANTER WITNESS
Author
Dr. Derek Thomas is the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi. After pastoring for 17 years in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Dr Thomas returned to the USA in 1996 where, in addition to his work at the seminary, he serves as the Minister of Teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson.
