Galatians 3:1-5

Review

Review Galatians 2:11-21

1. What does Peter do in verses 11-14 and why?


2. There are many cause/effect relationships in these verses.  Let’s review a couple of them.

Vs. 19:  If we die to the law, we:

Vs. 16:  By works of the law:

Vs. 17:  If we say we are in Christ and still need works to be justified, then we are saying:

Explore the Passage

Read the Passage.  

There are 5 questions in these 5 verses.  Paul starts by asking questions from the Galatian’s perspective and experience, and then transitions to asking questions from God’s perspective.  This passage has been described as an “interrogation” of the Galatians, and it’s sandwiched in between an explanation of why we don’t need the law for salvation historically (Ch. 1 and 2) and why we don’t need the law theologically (Ch. 3 and 4).

3. What is the main contrast in this passage?



4. Verse 1

a. Why is the crucifixion essential to the Christian message?



b. Why is the crucifixion offensive to non-believers?  (c.f. 1 Cor. 1:23-25)

5. Verse 2

a. Salvation comes through ________________ and _____________. (c.f. Rom. 10:13-17)

b. The Holy Spirit serves to _____________________ a person’s salvation.  (c.f. Eph. 1:13)

6. Verse 3-5

a. Who is the source of our growth? (c.f. Phil. 1:6)


b. Read and Discuss excerpt on “Transformation Discipleship.”  What stood out to you?


c. If there is time, see chart on the Old Self/New Self.  What stood out to you?


d. Summarize how the gospel is necessary for a believer’s growth.

7. What do you think is the big idea or main point of this passage?  Write it out below.

Application

8. What truth about growth and the gospel challenges you the most?



9. What will it look like for you to continue to seek God and pursue growth?



10.  Take some time to praise God by singing "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus."





During the next 2 weeks:

• Be working on your memory verse(s) from Chs. 1 and 2
• Practice inductive Bible study on Galatians 3:6-14