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A 9 page research paper that examines the issue of Paul's authority, which he addresses in his Letter to the Galatians. The writer discusses how Paul presents his authority, the issues he was addressing and how this relates to present day Christianity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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gospels and theologies that presented different interpretations of how life and ministry of Jesus Christ. In other words, there was a basic question before Christians and potential converts to Christianity
during this era as to whom, precisely, should be listened to and believed. Paul asserts unequivocal authority in Galatians. The authority of Paul is crucial because of the
radical nature of his message, which is that there is a new covenant between God and humanity through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This new covenant is based on faith
and is open to all, not simply those who abide by Jewish law. It is a radical message and Paul realized that its full import would not be understood or
followed if he was not understood to be an emissary of Christ. Therefore, his letter to the Galatians is emphatic concerning that authority. Pauls authority as an apostle Paul
addresses his letter to the "churches of Galatia," by which he means the churches that he established in Pisidian, Antioch, Ioconium, Lystra and Derbe (Stotts 11). Galatians 1:1-2 reads: "Paul,
an apostle--sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead--and all the brothers with me, To the churches
in Galatia." After his salutation, Paul goes right to the heart of the matter, which is that the people have been thrown into confusion by men preaching a different gospel.
The purpose of Pauls letter is evident. Since his last visit to the churches in these Galatian cities, they have been visited by false teachers who have mounted
powerful attacks on Pauls authority and gospel (Stotts 12). These men have argued against Pauls gospel of "justification by grace alone through faith alone," and have insisted that Christians
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