1. How is Paul’s first question in 1:10 related to the apostolic curse in verses 8-9?

2. What does the phrase “trying to win the approval of” not mean? What is the entire burden of Galatians anyway?

3. Explain how Paul can say that he was not trying to please men and then says what he does in 2 Cor 5:11 and 1 Cor 10:33. Is he contradicting himself? Why or why not?

4. Why is his two questions of vindication in 1:10 not the angry outburst of an egotistical preacher? Explain your answer.

5. Highlight George’s discussion on the nature of the heresy in Galatians.  Be sure to define heresy. What would make one a heretic in the second century AD? Why did the apostles and church fathers have to be diligent in watching and confronting heresy? What was the allure to heresy?

6. What was the error of the Galatians? What should our attitude be toward heresy today according to George?

7. How long is this first autobiographical account of Paul’s? From 1:11 to _________.  Galatians 1-2 establishes a ________________________  ___________________ for the expressly theological content of Galatians 3-4, which issues in turn the ______________________ ___________________ of Galatians 5-6. Why did Paul select the historical events of his life? to reminiscence and to leave behind the “Memoirs of St. Paul”? or was there another reason?
8. What did Paul mean when he said he was not called by any man?   How did Paul receive his gospel? What two ways did he specifically say he did not get it?It was not through _______________ nor through the ordinary means of _________________.  

9. How can you reconcile what Paul says here in 1:11-12 and what he says in 1 Cor 15:3? 
10. Explain Paul’s use of “revelation” in 1:12.  Which of the three meanings is Paul using?  Where else in the NT  can we find help with this issue? How do they help? 

11. What are the five essential elements of the gospel made known to Paul?

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12. List the five historical truths Paul offers in defense of his gospel as originating in non-human means.

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13. What was Paul’s main point in 1: 13-14? 

14. How does Paul use the word “church” in Galatians? What is meant by “making havoc” of the church?

15. Discuss why Paul sought to exterminate the Christians prior to his conversion.

16. What two aspects of the early Christian message would have galled Paul? Why?

17. Why is the word “zealous” important in Paul’s argument here?