“You Just Got a Letter”

Scripture Reading:  Galatians 1:1-5
Memory Verse:  "Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."  Galatians 1:3-5

God sends a message to His church through Paul’s Letter to the Galatians.

1.  A message of Conversion! Acts 9

• It is written from one convert to other converts.
  
• It is written so that others can be converted in the future.
  
• The gospel was in danger of being corrupted.
  

2.  A message of Calling! Romans 11:13 ,Galatians 2:8

• It defends the calling of Paul as an apostle.
  
• Paul was an Apostle to the Gentiles. He was sent under God’s command!
  

3.  A message of Conflict! Acts 15

• Some were attacking Paul’s message and calling. 
  
• It proclaims that Apostleship is from God, not men or a man.
  

4.  A message to the Church! Verse 2

• It from the Church, Paul and those with Him
  
• It is for the Church! Those who Paul evangelized!
  

5.  A message that glorifies Christ!

• Jesus does call!
  
• Jesus died for our sins to rescue!
  
• Jesus dispenses grace and peace!
  
• Jesus displays the will of the Father!
  

So What?

• Have you been converted?
  
• What is your calling?
  
• Are you embroiled in conflict?
  
• Are you a churchman?