THE EPISTLE TO THE GALATIANS - 1. WRITER: Paul (1:1) Church probably founded during the First Missionary Journey. 2. KEY VERSE: (Gal 5:1) "Standfast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." 3. MAIN THEME: God's Gospel      A. Key words: Liberty, love, Spirit walk, law and faith. 4. OUTLINE:      A. Source of the Gospel (Ch 1,2)      B. Superiority of the Gospel (Ch 3,4)      C. Spirit of the Gospel (Ch 5,6) 5. NOTES:      A. Many contrasts.      B. Strong statements used.      C. Clear distinction between faith and works in salvation.      D. Paul's apostleship vindicated. COMMENTS: Chapter 1 gives a strong defense of the gospel preached by Paul. In Chapter 2 Paul confronts Peter regarding his actions in view of the doctrine of justification. In Chapter 3 there is a strong contrast drawn between Faith and Works. Chapter 5 contrasts walking in the Spirit and working under the flesh. This book is often referred to as the Magna Carta of the Christian Church.