Galatians Chapter 1
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Kelby Milgrim's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible
The Book of Galatians
Chapter 1
Verses:
he said. Paul received word of some Jews who came and placed the burden of he
said. Paul received word of some Jews who came and placed the burden of was
saved by divine intervention through the appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ.
salvation upon following the Law again to be saved. Paul makes it very clear he
was saved by divine intervention through the appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ.
1:2 And all the brethren - Those who agree with him in all of Galatia, churches
within this parameter or area.
1:3 Paul pronounces a blessing upon those in this church.
1:4 Paul starts most of his epistles with an opening of thanksgiving. This
situation was different. His focus is completely on the main plan, to focus the
attention on Christ’s sacrifice to set us free from this evil world. He first gave Himself
up for our sins, which removed the guilt and wickedness of our past. The Will of
God was fulfilled in this purpose without the worth of our own efforts.
1:5 To whom be the glory - Forever will this be announced in glory of the
fulfillment of the Will of God through His Son‘s sacrifice to man.
1:6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the
grace of Christ, for a different gospel-Paul is taken aback at the swift moving away
from the simple gospel to that of bondage of the Law. The term of a “different
gospel” shows the seriousness of this issue these believers were dealing with. To
turn away from the grace of God is to turn completely from God. There is no other
way to God, except through the grace of God through Christ Jesus.
1:7 Paul clarifies this “different gospel” as actually being not a gospel at all.
The bondage and heaviness accompanied this false teaching of terms impossible to
be performed by man in his/her own strength. The overthrowing of the “true gospel”
was being attempted by “other disciples” who did not truly follow Christ, but man’s
ways to God, which is religion. The Law required of man that which was impossible
to do in the natural. (Acts 15:24)
1:8 Paul strongly states the consequences of anyone who might preach a
different gospel other than that which is true. Paul did not care whether it was from
an angel from heaven or anyone else, if the proclamation of another type of gospel
is made, those involved should be accursed from God. To be cut off from both
Christ and God. Christ would be cut off because the lack of faith in Him to bring
them to God the Father.
1:9 Paul declares again, almost repeating what he just said, emphasizing the
point and the seriousness of this teaching. Paul knew he had delivered the true
gospel to the Galatians and desired for that to continue no matter who preached to
them.
1:10 Paul’s confidence comes through in how he speaks to them in this book.
He addresses the possible thought of those who might think he was doing this only
to please himself or other men. He knew Christ as a servant of Him, a bond-servant
to Him only. No man was going to inhibit the teaching of God, including Paul
himself. He removes those doubts by calling himself a “slave” of Christ, His master.
A slave can never rise about his master! The warning is very clear to those who
would like to entertain the world and receive its favor and strive for God’s as well.
1:11 He states the origin of his teaching, which did not come from himself or
man. There is nothing in this term to credit man or his intellect. Everything Paul
preaches, he is claiming, came from God.
1:12 No one gave this to Paul. He did not learn it in a school somewhere.
Neither did it come from a slow and gradual process of man’s teaching. He limit’s
the revelation only to one source, Jesus Christ Himself. Paul again confirms his
apostleship by stating that Jesus told him what to say. To visibly see the risen
Savior brought the apostle title to Paul and gave him authority.
1:13 The Saul of the past was once an enemy of God doing the very things
these Jews were doing to the Christians. Paul probably could relate very easily to
these who attacked the church, because he use to do the same things himself. To
persecute the church of God was a daily practice of Paul, much like breathing is to
anyone else. Not only attacking it without the ability to measure the effort, but to try
literally to destroy the very existence of it altogether. Paul did not want the church
to even exist once he finished destroying it.
1:14 Not only did Paul know the Law, but applied the unwritten traditions of his
ancestors. He was not only interested in fulfilling the Law, but accomplishing the
Pharisees traditions through teaching and instruction to all he encountered. Paul
wanted to enslave the person beyond what the written Law stated, to what man said
was necessary to be saved.
1:15 Paul states the calling that was placed upon him was before he left his
mother’s womb much like that of the prophet Jeremiah in the Old Testament
(Jeremiah 1:5). He confers with the people that God knew he was selected for this
office as an apostle of Christ long before he ever came out of his mother’s womb.
God’s mercy and grace were shown to Paul later as he fulfilled the calling God had
for him.
1:16 The calling of God upon Paul’s life was never necessary to be approved
by men. He did not depend upon the opinion of man to walk into his calling,
referring not to “flesh and blood” but only to God. The requirements of God will
always be different from those of man. Preaching Christ to others must be done in
the powerful operation of his Spirit, which Paul later states in Galatians 4:6. No
other requirements were necessary for Paul, neither is it for us!
1:17 Paul follows the path of God versus the path of man. It may have taken
some time to convince the resident apostles of his Damascus experience. Had Paul
followed in the steps of man, this issue may have never been resolved. However,
he immediately returns to the very place of the origin of his journey to destroy the
church, to build it up instead!
1:18 Paul waits three years to provide full proof of his apostleship before he
even visits Peter (Cephas) to meet with him. Paul allowed the Holy Spirit in him to
convince anyone who might doubt his conversion to quiet the critics.
1:19 A conflict in Scripture could arise from this verse as in Acts 9:27 the
account of Barnabas bring Paul to the apostles actually mean only Peter and James
(the step brother of Jesus). No other apostles were present when this meeting
occurred.
1:20-24 Paul restates the facts of the account he has just laid out before in this
first chapter, no lying has occurred. Paul traveled to Syria and Cilica, and Judea (a
place where still no one recognized Paul by seeing him as the Saul which
persecuted the church. Once they did find out that it was Saul, who now was the
apostle Paul building what he once vowed to destroy, the people rejoiced and
praised God for this miracle of salvation. Paul makes it clear that the people
glorified God for what He had done in the life of Paul, not anything Paul did of his
own abilities!
The Book of Galatians
Chapter 1
Verses:
he said. Paul received word of some Jews who came and placed the burden of he
said. Paul received word of some Jews who came and placed the burden of was
saved by divine intervention through the appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ.
salvation upon following the Law again to be saved. Paul makes it very clear he
was saved by divine intervention through the appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ.
1:2 And all the brethren - Those who agree with him in all of Galatia, churches
within this parameter or area.
1:3 Paul pronounces a blessing upon those in this church.
1:4 Paul starts most of his epistles with an opening of thanksgiving. This
situation was different. His focus is completely on the main plan, to focus the
attention on Christ’s sacrifice to set us free from this evil world. He first gave Himself
up for our sins, which removed the guilt and wickedness of our past. The Will of
God was fulfilled in this purpose without the worth of our own efforts.
1:5 To whom be the glory - Forever will this be announced in glory of the
fulfillment of the Will of God through His Son‘s sacrifice to man.
1:6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the
grace of Christ, for a different gospel-Paul is taken aback at the swift moving away
from the simple gospel to that of bondage of the Law. The term of a “different
gospel” shows the seriousness of this issue these believers were dealing with. To
turn away from the grace of God is to turn completely from God. There is no other
way to God, except through the grace of God through Christ Jesus.
1:7 Paul clarifies this “different gospel” as actually being not a gospel at all.
The bondage and heaviness accompanied this false teaching of terms impossible to
be performed by man in his/her own strength. The overthrowing of the “true gospel”
was being attempted by “other disciples” who did not truly follow Christ, but man’s
ways to God, which is religion. The Law required of man that which was impossible
to do in the natural. (Acts 15:24)
1:8 Paul strongly states the consequences of anyone who might preach a
different gospel other than that which is true. Paul did not care whether it was from
an angel from heaven or anyone else, if the proclamation of another type of gospel
is made, those involved should be accursed from God. To be cut off from both
Christ and God. Christ would be cut off because the lack of faith in Him to bring
them to God the Father.
1:9 Paul declares again, almost repeating what he just said, emphasizing the
point and the seriousness of this teaching. Paul knew he had delivered the true
gospel to the Galatians and desired for that to continue no matter who preached to
them.
1:10 Paul’s confidence comes through in how he speaks to them in this book.
He addresses the possible thought of those who might think he was doing this only
to please himself or other men. He knew Christ as a servant of Him, a bond-servant
to Him only. No man was going to inhibit the teaching of God, including Paul
himself. He removes those doubts by calling himself a “slave” of Christ, His master.
A slave can never rise about his master! The warning is very clear to those who
would like to entertain the world and receive its favor and strive for God’s as well.
1:11 He states the origin of his teaching, which did not come from himself or
man. There is nothing in this term to credit man or his intellect. Everything Paul
preaches, he is claiming, came from God.
1:12 No one gave this to Paul. He did not learn it in a school somewhere.
Neither did it come from a slow and gradual process of man’s teaching. He limit’s
the revelation only to one source, Jesus Christ Himself. Paul again confirms his
apostleship by stating that Jesus told him what to say. To visibly see the risen
Savior brought the apostle title to Paul and gave him authority.
1:13 The Saul of the past was once an enemy of God doing the very things
these Jews were doing to the Christians. Paul probably could relate very easily to
these who attacked the church, because he use to do the same things himself. To
persecute the church of God was a daily practice of Paul, much like breathing is to
anyone else. Not only attacking it without the ability to measure the effort, but to try
literally to destroy the very existence of it altogether. Paul did not want the church
to even exist once he finished destroying it.
1:14 Not only did Paul know the Law, but applied the unwritten traditions of his
ancestors. He was not only interested in fulfilling the Law, but accomplishing the
Pharisees traditions through teaching and instruction to all he encountered. Paul
wanted to enslave the person beyond what the written Law stated, to what man said
was necessary to be saved.
1:15 Paul states the calling that was placed upon him was before he left his
mother’s womb much like that of the prophet Jeremiah in the Old Testament
(Jeremiah 1:5). He confers with the people that God knew he was selected for this
office as an apostle of Christ long before he ever came out of his mother’s womb.
God’s mercy and grace were shown to Paul later as he fulfilled the calling God had
for him.
1:16 The calling of God upon Paul’s life was never necessary to be approved
by men. He did not depend upon the opinion of man to walk into his calling,
referring not to “flesh and blood” but only to God. The requirements of God will
always be different from those of man. Preaching Christ to others must be done in
the powerful operation of his Spirit, which Paul later states in Galatians 4:6. No
other requirements were necessary for Paul, neither is it for us!
1:17 Paul follows the path of God versus the path of man. It may have taken
some time to convince the resident apostles of his Damascus experience. Had Paul
followed in the steps of man, this issue may have never been resolved. However,
he immediately returns to the very place of the origin of his journey to destroy the
church, to build it up instead!
1:18 Paul waits three years to provide full proof of his apostleship before he
even visits Peter (Cephas) to meet with him. Paul allowed the Holy Spirit in him to
convince anyone who might doubt his conversion to quiet the critics.
1:19 A conflict in Scripture could arise from this verse as in Acts 9:27 the
account of Barnabas bring Paul to the apostles actually mean only Peter and James
(the step brother of Jesus). No other apostles were present when this meeting
occurred.
1:20-24 Paul restates the facts of the account he has just laid out before in this
first chapter, no lying has occurred. Paul traveled to Syria and Cilica, and Judea (a
place where still no one recognized Paul by seeing him as the Saul which
persecuted the church. Once they did find out that it was Saul, who now was the
apostle Paul building what he once vowed to destroy, the people rejoiced and
praised God for this miracle of salvation. Paul makes it clear that the people
glorified God for what He had done in the life of Paul, not anything Paul did of his
own abilities!