The Power of Gospel Conversion

Galatians 1:13-24 (NASB)

Purpose: Because of the gospel’s uniqueness, we receive it as the absolute truth of God.

1. A Wolf Turned Into a Sheep (Gal 1:13-14)

         See Philippians 3:2-6

Because the gospel is independent of Paul’s upbringing, we are NOT following tradition.

2. Set Apart by God Before Birth (Gal 1:15-17)

         God: 1. Set Paul apart, 2. Called Paul,
                  3. Revealed His Son in Paul  
 

         Paul: 1. Did not consult men, 2. did not go to

                   Jerusalem, 3. went to Arabia & Damascus

                   proclaiming the gospel (See Acts 9:27)

Because the gospel is independent of human authority, we receive it as God’s absolute truth.

3. Apostolic Affirmation (Gal 1:18-20)

         Jerusalem Apostles give Paul & Barnabas “the right
         hand of fellowship” (Gal 2:9)

Because Paul’s gospel was independently verified, we have multiple testimonies to the same exact truth!

4. Glorifying God for the Persecutor’s Conversion (Gal 1:21-24)

         How can you glorify God in your life?

Because God’s power converts persecutors, we marvel at God’s choice of Paul to give us the gospel.