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Introduction

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

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

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

      1. Three key concepts:

        (1) Justified

        (2) Works of the Law

        (3) Faith in Jesus Christ    

        2. Revisiting the context (back to 2:11ff.)

      3. The future element of justification 

      4. The Law condemns but the Gospel acquits 

    C. The Believer's Union With Christ (vv. 17-20)

      1. To be “In Christ” is not to be “In Sin” (17)

        a. Three propositions

          (1) But if while seeking to be justified in Christ...  

          (2)  ...we ourselves were found to be sinners,...

          (3)  ...is Christ then a minister of sin?... 

Conclusion