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Introduction:

    1. The context of 2:11-21

    2. Different uses of the word for justification / to justify (dikaioō / dikaiosunē)

I. Essential Elements of the Gospel in Galatians (vv. 15-21)

  A. The Universal Nature of Sin (v. 15-16a)

    1. Paul is using the word “sinner” (hamartōlos) in typical Jewish fashion

  B. Justification Is by Faith Alone (v. 16)

    1. Unpacking Three Key Concepts in Verse 16

       a. “Justified” (Verb dikaioō) - used 3x in v. 16

        (1) Relates to the Old Testament Hebrew word tsadiq (sdq) - “justice” / “righteousness” (which in its active form means  “to declare righteous”)

        (2) Justification is at the heart of the Gospel

      b. "Works of the Law" (erga nomou)

        (1) Three views as to the meaning of the phrase: 

        1. Legalism; 2. Social boundary markers;  3. Deeds commanded by the Law

      c. "Faith in Jesus Christ"

        (1) Two views: 1. "faith in Jesus Christ;" 2. "the faithfulness of Jesus Christ"

Conclusion . . .