1 Recall some of the high points of Paul’s life Where does the writing of Galatians t in? Where were the churches of Galatia located? When did Paul rst meet the Galatians? Did he have any part in the founding of the local churches in the different cities? Why is it held that Paul wrote Galatians before the Jerusalem Council of Acts 15? Why did Paul write to the churches of Galatia so soon after completing his evangelistic mission to them? What was the local setting that brought on this letter? Name four main purposes of the epistle What are some of the distinguishing marks of the epistle? Compare Galatians with James, Romans, and Corinthians 10 Identify by outlines the three divisions of this epistle 11 Quote a key verse 12 Name five key words of Galatians VIII FURTHER STUDY Study further the comparisons of law and Spirit in Scripture Use outside sources, including an exhaustive concordance and Naves Topical Bible The accompanying Chart 81 suggests some areas of study Refer to outside sources for arguments used to support the North Galatian and South Galatian views.10 Background and summary are given below The North Galatian and South Galatian Views In Paul’s day the term Galatia had two connotations One was ethnic, and the other was provincial A summary of the historical background will explain the reason for the differences: 250 Migratory Celtic tribes (Gauls) moved in from the west and north and settled down B.C in Asia Minor, mostly in the northern half 189 The people were conquered by the Romans B.C 25 B.C A.D 41 Augustus made the region a Roman province, calling it Galatia (after “Gaul”) The original boundaries were extended southward to include such cities as Derbe and surrounding areas CHART 81: LAW AND SPIRIT IN GODS TIMETABLE Here are the two views and some arguments that are advanced to defend each: “Churches of Galatia” were churches in the northern regions a This is “ethnic” Galatia, using the term in a popular sense b The churches were founded on Paul’s second or third missionary journey (see Acts 16:6; 18:23) ... 10 Identify by outlines the three divisions of this epistle 11 Quote a key verse 12 Name five key words of Galatians VIII FURTHER STUDY Study further the comparisons of law and Spirit in Scripture... summary are given below The North Galatian and South Galatian Views In Paul’s day the term Galatia had two connotations One was ethnic, and the other was provincial A summary of the historical background... will explain the reason for the differences: 250 Migratory Celtic tribes (Gauls) moved in from the west and north and settled down B.C in Asia Minor, mostly in the northern half 189 The people