Galatians 1:11
For I certify to you, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Galatians 1:11?

2. How does Galatians 1:11 affirm the divine origin of Paul's gospel message?

3. Why is it important to recognize Paul's gospel as "not devised by man"?

4. How does Galatians 1:11 connect with 2 Timothy 3:16 about Scripture's divine inspiration?

5. What steps can we take to ensure our beliefs align with divine revelation?

6. How can Galatians 1:11 strengthen our confidence in the truth of the gospel?

7. How does Galatians 1:11 affirm the divine origin of Paul's gospel message?

8. Why is it significant that Paul emphasizes his gospel is not man-made in Galatians 1:11?

9. What implications does Galatians 1:11 have for the authority of apostolic teaching?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 1?

11. In Galatians 1:11–12, Paul insists he received his gospel through a revelation from Christ; how can such a private claim be validated historically or scientifically?

12. Why does the Book of Acts contradict Paul’s letters in describing his conversion?

13. What is preaching a different gospel?

14. Is the argument dismissed due to its origin?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the divine origin of the gospel impact your view of its authority in your life?

2. In what ways can you ensure that the teachings you follow align with the apostolic gospel?

3. How can Paul's conversion and calling encourage you in your own faith journey and witness?

4. What are some modern "gospels" or teachings that might tempt you to stray from the true gospel, and how can you guard against them?

5. How can you apply the principle of testing teachings against Scripture in your daily life and spiritual growth?1. How does Paul's greeting to the Galatians establish his apostolic authority and the central message of the Gospel?

2. How does Paul's astonishment at the Galatians' desertion challenge our commitment to the true Gospel?

3. What does Paul's firm stand against any distortion of the Gospel teach us about preserving the purity of the Gospel message?

4. How can we apply Paul's strong words against false gospels to discern truth in our spiritual lives today?

5. How does Paul's transformation from a persecutor to an apostle demonstrate God's grace and power?

6. How does the recounting of Paul's past life influence your understanding of personal transformation in Christ?

7. In what ways does Paul's divine commission inspire you in your Christian walk?

8. How can you, like Paul, defend the truth of the Gospel in your personal, professional, and spiritual life?

9. How does Paul's focus on divine approval over human approval apply to present day living?

10. How can we discern the purity of the Gospel in a world filled with varying interpretations and doctrines?

11. How does the concept of grace appear in Paul's conversion and his subsequent work?

12. Reflect on a time when you had to defend your faith. How did you draw strength from God during this time?

13. How does Paul's early life contrast with his life after his encounter with Christ, and what does it tell us about God's transformative power?

14. How can we maintain fidelity to the true Gospel in the face of pressures to conform to societal standards or alternate religious interpretations?

15. How do the churches' reactions to Paul's conversion inspire you in your own faith community?

16. How does Paul's life inspire us to serve God, irrespective of our past?

17. What does this chapter teach us about the seriousness of deviating from the true Gospel message?

18. How does Paul's transition from Judaism to Christianity inform our understanding of his mission and dedication to Christ?

19. How can Paul's affirmation of the Gospel's divine origin strengthen our confidence in its truth and reliability?

20. What steps can we take to ensure that we are not swayed from the true Gospel, as some in the Galatian church were?

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