The letter to the Galatians

Question 1

the occasion of the letter was:

(to the Galatians)

Answer 1

Jewish Christian “agitators” had visited the Galatian churches, claiming that converted Gentile Christians had to obey the Mosaic Law, including circumcision

Question 2

unique features of the structure of the letter:

(to the Galatians)

Answer 2

prayer of thanksgiving is not present, and neither is the conclusion (also there is a greeting longer than usual, emphasizing his apostolic authority)

Question 3

summary of Paul’s teachings (2:15-21)

(to the Galatians)

Answer 3

we are justified (put in right relationship) through faith in/of Christ