THE HEART OF PAUL'S THEOLOGY
STUDY GUIDE 2.3
Lesson 2: Paul and the Galatians
Section 3: Theological Outlooks
(Video parts 7-9)

OUTLINE FOR NOTES

III. Theological Outlooks

A. Christ

B. Gospel

C. Law

D. Union with Christ

E. Holy Spirit

F. New Creation


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Explain Paul's teaching about the use of the law in Galatians.

2. What did Paul mean when he said the law was given because of transgressions "until the Seed...had come"?

3. Explain how Paul’s argument of union with Christ is related to his eschatology.

4. What was Paul’s perspective on the role of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life?

5. What is the difference between the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and the work of the Spirit in the New Testament age?



APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. As you study this letter today, how has God’s grace become more evident to you?

2. How did this lesson help you in your struggle with sin?

3. How can you avoid falling into trusting your own human efforts for spiritual growth?

4. Read Galatians 4:15. What does this tell you about the effects of a legalistic attitude? What are the key signs? How did it affect the Galatians?

5. What aspect of this lesson has been the most meaningful to you? Why?