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L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 1:1-24

INTRODUCTION: PAUL'S CREDENTIALS (vs.1-5) Paul writes as an apostle, a sent-one entrusted by God to carry an authoritative message to which Christians must fully bow. "Not from men" (v.1). No human instrumentality was responsible for his gift of apostle: it was a communication directly from God. "Nor through man." This effectively disposes of both man's pretense of conferring gift and of his assumed right to appoint or ordain for ministry. Yet some, while acknowledging that God alone bestows... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Galatians 1:1-24

PAUL’S DEFENSE OF HIS AUTHORITY Paul defends his authority in five ways. On the grounds of: 1. His Divine call (Galatians 1:1 ) 2. His Divine revelation of the Gospel (Galatians 1:11-12 ) 3. His independence of the other apostles (Galatians 1:15-24 ) 4. His endorsement by the church, (Galatians 2:1-10 ) 5. His rebuke of Peter (Galatians 2:11-14 ) Speaking of his Divine call, some would say that his reference to man-made apostles has an application to the choice of Matthias in Acts 1:0 , though... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Galatians 1:1-24

Religious Fickleness Gal 1:6 The Apostle does not speak in this letter as he speaks in almost every other Epistle. I notice the absence of the usual commendations. How the Apostle praises the Corinthians! "I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; that in every thing ye are enriched by him... ye come behind in no gift;" and after that he lacerates them with a rod, forgetting all his encomiums. Read the Epistle to the Corinthians, compare... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Galatians 1:1-5

(1) ¶ Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) (2) And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: (3) Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, (4) Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: (5) To whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. What a decisive testimony is here... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 1:1-5

1-5 St. Paul was an apostle of Jesus Christ; he was expressly appointed by him, consequently by God the Father, who is one with him in respect of his Divine nature, and who appointed Christ as Mediator. Grace, includes God's good-will towards us, and his good work upon us; and peace, all that inward comfort, or outward prosperity, which is really needful for us. They come from God the Father, as the Fountain, through Jesus Christ. But observe, first grace, and then peace; there can be no true... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Galatians 1:1-99

Galations 1 IN OPENING HIS letter Paul not only announced his apostleship but emphasized the fact that he held this place directly from God. It had reached him from no man, not even the twelve who were chosen before him. Men were not the source of it, nor had he received it by means of them as channels. God was the source of it, and it had reached him by Jesus Christ. Hence he had a fulness of authority not possessed by the Judaising teachers who were troubling them, for they at best could... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Galatians 1:1-5

THEEPISTLE OF PAUL TO THE GALATIANS1_____________Introduction: Address And Salutation (With Benediction)Galatians 1:1-51Paul, an apostle, (not [apostle not]2 of men, neither by [through, διά] man, but by [through] Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2[omit parenthesis] And all the brethren which [who] are with me, unto the churches 3of Galatia: [.] Grace be to you, and peace, from God the Father, and from our3 Lord Jesus Christ, 4Who gave himself for4 our sins, that... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Galatians 1:1-10

Danger from a Perverted Gospel Galatians 1:1-10 Note how strenuously Paul insists upon the genuineness of his call as an Apostle. It had come directly from the lips of Christ. Neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, Galatians 1:1 . We who are redeemed have been lifted out of the present age, Galatians 1:4 , into the next age, which may soon break forth in manifestation. It is now concealed, but it shall be unveiled. The age which preceded the fall of Jerusalem was notoriously corrupt. Speaking... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Galatians 1:1-24

In the beginning of most of his epistles Paul definitely declares his apostleship. In this instance, in a parenthesis, he defends that declaration more emphatically than in any other introduction. The absence of personal salutations is marked. He does not, however, omit the salutation of the Gospel. Grace and peace are for them also. As there are no words of personal salutation, so also there are no expressions of thankfulness for the Galatians' condition. Instead of the usual, "I thank my... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Galatians 1:1-24

Turning from Grace Galatians 1:1-24 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Our study of today carries us into some very vital relationships relative to salvation. We are all willing to grant that works hold a vital place in after-salvation experiences; however, they hold no place in redemption. We can do nothing to become a Christian; however, after we have become a Christian, we should do everything that becomes one. 1. A definition of grace. This may be somewhat difficult to give in a sufficient fullness. If... read more