Gal 1:1 | MHM | STEP | The Introductory Address Paul begins his letter to the Galatians with a strong introduction. He wants the believers to know who is writing to them and why he has authority to speak. Paul also wishes them God’s blessings and reminds them of the great love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He ends this opening with praise to God, setting a respectful and hopeful tone for the rest of the letter. v. 1 : Paul introduces himself as an apostle. He makes it clear that his apostleship is not from any human source or by human authority, but directly from Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Jesus from the dead. Paul’s calling is unique and divine. He also mentions that all the brothers who are with him agree with his message ( Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) , Galatians 1:1 ).

‏ Galatians 1:1

The Introductory Address

Paul begins his letter to the Galatians with a strong introduction. He wants the believers to know who is writing to them and why he has authority to speak. Paul also wishes them God’s blessings and reminds them of the great love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He ends this opening with praise to God, setting a respectful and hopeful tone for the rest of the letter.

v. 1: Paul introduces himself as an apostle. He makes it clear that his apostleship is not from any human source or by human authority, but directly from Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Jesus from the dead. Paul’s calling is unique and divine. He also mentions that all the brothers who are with him agree with his message (Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;), Galatians 1:1 ^a).