In the Summer of 2017, I did a six-week Bible Study on Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians that was essentially two classes in one. One class was a scholarly study on the book. In the other class, we would use the text selections for that night to teach people how they can study and engage Scripture on their own, without the need of commentaries, sermons, or lectures. Below, you’ll find both that general “How to Study the Bible” class as well as the more scholarly one. I’ve also added additional resources beneath that.

Presentations

The Bible for Everyone: The Soul & Study of Scripture (PDF)

Galatians: A Bible Study (PDF)

Resources

The Book

• Detailed Book Outline
• Commentary on Galatians & Ephesians by John Calvin
• Galatians Greek Made Easy: a basic breakdown of the original Greek of Galatians. Greek is written out in English pronunciations, with a very literal translation underneath each word

The Background

• Summary Article on Galatians from the Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary
• Life of Paul Timeline
• “Judaism, The Circumcision of the Gentiles, and Apocalyptic Hope: Another Look at Galatians 1 and 2” by Paula Friderickson
• “Why Paul Didn’t Convert” by Kurt Willems, Theology Curator

The Theology

• “Paul: Too Many Perspectives!” by Kurt Willems, Theology Curator
• “The Shape of Justification” & “Justification: The Biblical Basis” by N.T. Wright
• “Easter is Forever: On Pentecost, Law, & Spirit” by Paul Burkhart
• “Food, Fellowship, & Righteousness in Galatians 2-3” by Michael F. Bird