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Galatians 1:11-24 - From a Persecutor to a Preacher
From Persecutor to Preacher
It’s crucial to recognize the role this text plays in Paul’s overall argument. He has reminded the Galatians that there is no other gospel except the one he preached to them. His gospel is being discredited by false teachers in Galatia, who are also challenging his apostleship. Paul is accused of being a false apostle and of preaching a gospel tainted by his own opinions.
In this section of Scripture, Paul’s purpose is to defend both his apostleship and the gospel he preaches. In verse 11, Paul makes a definitive claim: “For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel” (Galatians 1:11, ESV). He emphasizes that he received his gospel directly from Jesus Christ (v.12), likely alluding to his conversion experience described in Acts 9. The rest of this passage is an autobiographical account of Paul’s life before, during, and after his conversion. Paul’s intent in sharing these accounts is not merely to provide his testimony to the Galatians but to affirm that his gospel came from God and was never tainted or influenced by human sources.
The transformative power of grace is evident throughout these passages. Although Paul held a unique role in redemptive history as an apostle, the grace at work in his life is relevant to all of us. Consider the immense grace God lavished upon Paul—transforming him from a persecutor into a preacher.
Main point of the sermon: Grace doesn’t just tweak us; grace transforms us.
Outline of the Sermon: Three workings of grace as seen in Paul’s life 1. Grace covers our stained past. 2. Grace calls us to behold Jesus. 3. Grace commissions us for His glory.
Additional Study Questions 1. Discuss Paul’s aim in this section and how it relates to his overall purpose for writing this letter. 2. What is unique about Paul’s conversion? Which aspects of Paul’s conversion resonate with your own conversion story? 3. Paul frequently uses his past to magnify God’s grace. Identify several Scriptures where he does this. How can your past magnify God’s grace? 4. Reflect on verse 24. How can you daily cultivate a motivation to glorify God in all that you do?
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By Redemption Hill ChurchFrom Persecutor to Preacher
It’s crucial to recognize the role this text plays in Paul’s overall argument. He has reminded the Galatians that there is no other gospel except the one he preached to them. His gospel is being discredited by false teachers in Galatia, who are also challenging his apostleship. Paul is accused of being a false apostle and of preaching a gospel tainted by his own opinions.
In this section of Scripture, Paul’s purpose is to defend both his apostleship and the gospel he preaches. In verse 11, Paul makes a definitive claim: “For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel” (Galatians 1:11, ESV). He emphasizes that he received his gospel directly from Jesus Christ (v.12), likely alluding to his conversion experience described in Acts 9. The rest of this passage is an autobiographical account of Paul’s life before, during, and after his conversion. Paul’s intent in sharing these accounts is not merely to provide his testimony to the Galatians but to affirm that his gospel came from God and was never tainted or influenced by human sources.
The transformative power of grace is evident throughout these passages. Although Paul held a unique role in redemptive history as an apostle, the grace at work in his life is relevant to all of us. Consider the immense grace God lavished upon Paul—transforming him from a persecutor into a preacher.
Main point of the sermon: Grace doesn’t just tweak us; grace transforms us.
Outline of the Sermon: Three workings of grace as seen in Paul’s life 1. Grace covers our stained past. 2. Grace calls us to behold Jesus. 3. Grace commissions us for His glory.
Additional Study Questions 1. Discuss Paul’s aim in this section and how it relates to his overall purpose for writing this letter. 2. What is unique about Paul’s conversion? Which aspects of Paul’s conversion resonate with your own conversion story? 3. Paul frequently uses his past to magnify God’s grace. Identify several Scriptures where he does this. How can your past magnify God’s grace? 4. Reflect on verse 24. How can you daily cultivate a motivation to glorify God in all that you do?