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Paul, an apostle--sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead-- Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Galatians 1:1? 2. How does Paul's apostleship in Galatians 1:1 affirm divine authority over human authority? 3. What significance does "not from men" have for understanding Paul's message in Galatians? 4. How does Galatians 1:1 connect with Acts 9 regarding Paul's conversion and mission? 5. How can we apply Paul's divine calling to our own ministry and purpose? 6. Why is it important to recognize God's role in appointing leaders, as seen here? 7. What does Galatians 1:1 reveal about Paul's authority as an apostle? 8. How does Galatians 1:1 challenge the concept of apostolic succession? 9. Why is it significant that Paul emphasizes his apostleship is not from men in Galatians 1:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 1? 11. In Galatians 1:1, how does Paul’s claim of direct apostleship from Jesus align with historical evidence that Jesus was no longer physically present on Earth? 12. Who is the author of Galatians? 13. Why did Paul travel to Arabia post-conversion? 14. Was Junia considered an apostle? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding Paul’s divine calling as an apostle impact our view of his teachings in the New Testament? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our understanding of the Gospel remains true to its divine origin, as Paul emphasizes? 3. How does the resurrection of Jesus Christ influence your daily life and faith journey? 4. What are some modern-day challenges to the authority of the Gospel, and how can we address them? 5. How can we discern and respond to God’s calling in our own lives, similar to how Paul responded to his calling? Galatians 1 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Galatians 1:1 NIV Galatians 1:1 NLT Galatians 1:1 ESV Galatians 1:1 NASB Galatians 1:1 KJV Galatians 1:1 Commentaries Bible Hub