New TestamentPauline Epistle

Galatians Chapter Summaries

Galatians defends the gospel of grace against legalism, proclaiming freedom in Christ.

Chapters

149

Total Verses

Paul the Apostle

Author

AD 48-55

Date Written

Book Outline

Personal

1:1-2:21

Paul's authority

Doctrinal

3:1-4:31

Justification by faith

Practical

5:1-6:18

Freedom in the Spirit

All 6 Chapters

Personal

Galatians 1: Paul's Defense of Gospel

24 verses

Paul defends his apostleship and gospel message

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Galatians 2: Paul and Peter Conflict

21 verses

Paul confronts Peter over Gentile believers

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Doctrinal

Galatians 3: Faith and the Law

29 verses

Justification by faith, not law works

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Galatians 4: Adoption as Sons

31 verses

Believers are children of God, heirs through Christ

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Practical

Galatians 5: Freedom in Christ

26 verses

Live by the Spirit, not the flesh

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Galatians 6: Sowing and Reaping

18 verses

Encouragement to do good and bear burdens

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Key Themes

FreedomJustification by FaithSpirit vs. FleshGospelLawChristian Liberty

Key Verses

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live.”

Galatians 2:20

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace.”

Galatians 5:22-23

“Let us not be weary in well doing.”

Galatians 6:9

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