STB075 | BSE | Galatians 1.1-24: Date, Background, & Setting

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Galatians 1.1-24. They discuss how Paul is not bashful about sharing his story of Jesus’ redemption in his life. They also talk about the background, setting, and date of Galatians.

 

— EPISODE CHAPTERS —
(00:00) Unspoken prayer requests, Nathan humbled
(8:38) Recommended resources, New Testament timeline
(29:19) Galatians 1.1-7 – author, audience, setting, the distorted Gospel
(50:59) Galatians 1.7-14 – Paul’s contrary life to his former religious life (Philippians 3.1-13)
(1:11:32) Galatians 1.15-24 – predestination, Paul’s trip to Arabia, Paul’s discipleship
(1:33:17) Application & Activation

 

— EPISODE LINKS —
NASB Study Bible
ESV Study Bible
Hidden In Plain View
How (Not) To Read The Bible
Redating The New Testament
Rethinking The Dates Of The New Testament
The Apostle: A Life Of Paul
Bible Resources
More Content & Resources at our website

 

— EPISODE NOTES —
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
What aspects of your past do you withhold from people due to the shame or regret it makes you feel? How has God redeemed you from your past? Without talking about your past, how might people glorify God for your redemption without the context of your past?

ACTIVATION STEPS
If you have not done this, share your story with a family member, friend, or spouse. If you’ve already done this, share where God is currently transforming or redeeming you.