Why Paul’s Credentials Matter

WHY PAUL’S CREDENTIALS MATTER
Galatians 1:11-24

Pastor Terry Wilcox

THREE SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE

1. Our own experience.
2. Experience of others.
3. Devine revelation.

PAUL PROCLAIMED REVOLUTIONARY TRUTH

Ephesians 2:8-9
Galatians 5:1
Romans 3:22
Romans 3:28

Recap:  Paul writing to churches in Southern Turkey addressing the teaching of Judaizers

1. Galatians 1:11-12 The gospel he taught was not from men
2. Galatians 1:13-14 He acknowledges his past
   Liberty starts when you own your past.
   Ephesians 2:8-10
   The acceptance of Jesus Christ as our forgiving Savior is also a call to be his servant.
3. Galatians 1:15-17 Paul’s assignment was different than God’s assignment to the other 12.
   Jeremiah 1:5
   Psalm 139:13-16
   Two truths from Galatians 1:15-17:
      a. God had a plan for Saul of Tarsus
      b. Paul knew he was chosen.
4. Galatians 1:18-24 Three years later to Jerusalem
   Acts 9:26-30
     a. Believers were fearful
     b. He spoke boldly in the name of the Lord

PERSONAL NOTES