Aug. 19, 2026

#316 - Introduction to Galatians Part 2 - Where We're Going - Bible Study

#316 - Introduction to Galatians Part 2 - Where We're Going - Bible Study

Key Takeaways

  • Galatians is structured across six chapters into three distinct movements that take believers from the 30,000-foot view down to daily living.
  • Chapters 1 and 2 establish that the true gospel was revealed directly by Jesus Christ rather than invented by men.
  • Chapters 3 and 4 explain the core of the gospel, focusing on justification by faith, adoption as sons, and becoming full heirs.
  • Chapters 5 and 6 bring the theology down to earth by showing what it looks like to live out true spiritual freedom in daily life.
  • Believers must stop trying to earn through works what God has already given them freely through His grace.

Galatians is going somewhere. Before we get down on the ground and walk it verse by verse, we take it from 30,000 feet.This is Part 2 of the introduction, the Bible study companion to Sunday's sermon. Six chapters, three legs, one destination: chapters 1 and 2, the gospel revealed, straight from Jesus Christ and not from men. Chapters 3 and 4, the gospel explained, justified by faith, adopted as sons, made full heirs. Chapters 5 and 6, the gospel lived, and that is where the plane comes down. Freedom.Stop trying to earn what God has already given you for free.Scriptures: Galatians 1:11-12, 1:13-14, 2:16, 2:20, 3:1-2, 3:26-29, 4:4-7, 5:1, 5:13, 5:16, 5:22-23, 6:14-15. New King James Version.GET THE BOOK"When You Can't Take It Anymore" is available now at brianoverturf.comArvin Assembly of God · Pastor Brian OverturfWebsite: brianoverturf.comPodcast: alpastor.org#Galatians #BibleStudy #Freedom #Gospel #BookOfGalatians #NKJV #ArvinAssembly #ExpositoryTeaching

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall structure of the book of Galatians in this Bible study?

Galatians is broken down into three main sections: the gospel revealed in chapters 1 and 2, the gospel explained in chapters 3 and 4, and the gospel lived in chapters 5 and 6.

What is the main theme of Galatians chapters 5 and 6?

Chapters 5 and 6 focus on the gospel lived out, emphasizing Christian freedom, walking by the Spirit, and stopping the attempt to earn what God gives freely.

Which Bible translation is used for this Galatians Bible study?

This study uses the New King James Version (NKJV) of the Bible, referencing key passages across all six chapters.