THE HEART OF PAUL'S THEOLOGY
STUDY GUIDE 2.1
Lesson 2: Paul and the Galatians
Section 1: Background
(Video parts 1-2)

OUTLINE FOR NOTES

I. Background

A. First Journey

B. Problems

  1. Influx of Gentiles

  2. False Teachers

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Describe the purpose and route of Paul’s first missionary journey.

2. What did Paul consider his main call to be?

3. Write the key Bible verses that Dr. Kidd quotes about Paul's call.

4. What were the specific problems in Galatia that motivated Paul to write to them?

5. What was the error of the false teachers?

6. How did Paul answer the challenge of the erroneous teaching?

7. Write the key Bible verses that Dr. Kidd quotes from Galatians, showing his response to the false teaching.


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. The Galatian Christians had lapsed into spiritual childhood instead of growing to maturity. List some similar ways that you or your Church may sometimes do this.

2. How can you avoid this and continue to grow in maturity?

3. What was Paul’s disposition as he ministered, and how did he use Scripture to help the Galatians? How can you and your church learn from the ways in which Paul addressed these problems?