paul’s independent revelation (independent of human teaching) galatians 1:11-17

Paul’sIndependent Revelation(Independent of Human Teaching)

Galatians 1:11-17

Paul’s Independent Revelation

Introduction

Paul’s Claim: A Divine Revelation - 1:11-12


His Gospel is Not According to Man



“But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.” (1:11)



His Gospel is Did Not Come from Any Human

Source





“For I neither received it from man.” (1:12a)

His Gospel is Did Not Come from Any Course

of Instruction





“nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1:12b)

Paul’s Conduct Before Conversion - 1:13-14




His Conduct withthe Church


“For you have heard of my former conduct in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it.” (1:13)




His Conduct in Judaism



“And I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries in my own nation, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.” (1:14)

Paul’s Call to Preach - 1:15-16a




God’s Preparation



“But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb…” (1:15a)



“…called me through His grace. (1:15b)



God’s Purpose



“to reveal His Son to me.” (1:16a)



“that I might preach among the Gentiles.” (1:16a)

Paul’s Course After Conversion - 1:16b-17




What He Did Not Do



“I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood.” (1:16b)



“nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me.” (1:16c)



What He Did Do



“but I went to Arabia,” (1:17a)



“and returned again to Damascus,” (1:17b)

Conclusion


paul’s independent revelation (independent of human teaching) galatians 1:11-17

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