Paul's autobiographical defense of his gospel
The ongoing role of Israel in salvation
Justification comes through faith/faithfulness of Christ, not through works of Torah
Paul's warm relationship and special financial arrangement with the church
The diversity of church leaders in Chapter 16
Paul is opposing the "Judaizers" who want the Gentile Galatians to be circumcised
Theme: Joy
The letter contains no "thanksgiving" section
Some scholars think it is a composite of several letters
Equal opportunity wrath, equal opportunity salvation
The fruit of the spirit
Important issue: eating food offered to idols
Description of the church as the body of Christ
Written from prison, which inspires reflections on life and death
Paul's words on spiritual gifts
Paul's boast/defense against the super apostles
Fundraising letters for the collection for Jerusalem
Theme: the Righteousness of God
Important theme: Unity in the church
The Christ Hymn in Chapter 2
Paul's writing on love (agape)
The most carefully organized presentation of Pauline theology we have
Christians are free from the law but slaves to one another
Important theme: reconciliation
