The book of Galatians is a defense
of the truth of justification by faith, which is the heart of the gospel of
grace. It presents a defense of Paul, his message, and the believer’s liberty
in grace. It deals with two main problems: (1) The so-called lack of the
authority of Paul. (2) Circumcision, representing legalism and the Law. 
The structure of the book is
somewhat simple. It could be outlined as such:
Salutation
  1:1-10 
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Defense of
  Paul’s Authorship 1:11-2:21 
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Defense of
  the Message of Grace 3:1-4:41 
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Defense of
  Our  
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Conclusion
  6:11-18 
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Independent Revelation 1:11-12 
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Gospel of Grace Vindicated 3:1-29 
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Independent Apostleship 1:13-2:21 
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Gospel of Grace Illustrated 4:1-20 
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Warning:  
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