The Bible Dialog Institute presents:

Galatians: The Removal of Guilt

Course LWV110    Warning: This course uses the Bible as textbook and may not be for everybody.       .

Objective: At the end of this course, you will

1. understand the context and content of Galatians,

2. be able to differentiate between salvation by faith and by works,

3. Understand the removal of guilt, and

4. describe the place of grace and the law in the Christian life.

Based mainly on Galatians 1-6

How to Take this Course

1. Study this course anytime. See the test assignment at the end of this page.

2. Take the 12-question multiple-choice test 24/7.You need 75% for a certificate.

3. Register and pay online 24/7. You may retake the test once.

4. Print your CE certificate as soon as you finish 24/7.                                           If you have difficulty printing your certificate, click here.

Credit Hours and Fee 3.0 CE Credit Hours with a fee of $12.00. .

Instructor Rudolf Klimes, PhD (Indiana University), MPH (Johns Hopkins University); Adjunct Professor at Folsom Lake College, Folsom CA.

Welcome to this in-depth online course on the book of Galatians from the Bible Dialog Institute. Warning: This course uses the Bible as textbook and may not be for everybody.

1. Outline and Worksheet

Units

Questions

1. Paul's Conversion Gal 1.		A. How does Christ rescue us from this evil world? B. How does Paul list his apostolic credentials? C. Why does Paul mention each cited location?
2. Paul in Jerusalem and Antioch Gal 2.		A. How did Gentiles relate to circumcision? B. Why and how did Paul confront Peter in Antioch? C. How do we become right with God?
3. Justification by Faith Alone, I Gal 3.		A. In what way has Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law? B. What marks a cursed and what a redeemed life? C. What is the purpose of the law?
4. Justification by Faith Alone, II Gal 3.		A. What does it mean when it says that the law is not of faith? B. How does the law lead to Christ? C. How can you explain that there is neither male or female in the context of women's rights?
5. Legalism Gal 4.		A. In what ways are Christians made free? B. How would you explain that Christianity is not a religion but a relationship? C. What blessings do you receive as God's son or daughter that others do not get?
6. Freedom Gal 5.		A. How will you respond to Paul's 5 questions in verse 1-5? B. What does freedom from the law mean? C. How do you reconcile this chapter with James who states that faith without works is dead?
7. Fruits of the Spirit Gal 5.		A. How can liberty become an opportunity for the flesh? B. What is the difference between works of the flesh & law-breaking? C. What is the relationship between the fruit of the spirit and the law?
8. Glorying in the Cross Gal 6.		A. How does your sowing and reaping affect your future? B. How can you help those who loose faith? C. What good can you do?

2.Galatians Dialog

Galatians 1: The Good News by R. Klimes, PhD

Galatians 2: Living by Faith by Diane Ottlinger

Galatians 3: Should a Distinction be drawn between the Laws of Moses and the Law of God? by Ordell Calkins, DBA

Galatians 3: Should a Distinction be drawn between the Laws of Moses and the Law of God? Part 2 by Ordell Calkins, DBA

Galatians 4: Galatians 4 by R. Klimes, PhD

Galatians 5: Freed and Growing by R. Klimes, PhD

Galatians 5: Producing Good or Evil Fruit by R. Klimes, PhD

Galatians 6: Glorying in the Cross by Diane Ottlinger

Galatians 2-5: Freedom and the Law by Jay Draeger, MD

3.Assignments for Self-study

A. Respond to the 24 questions listed in the above outline, with a paragraph each.

B. Define the main special words used in Galatians and state how they are used.

C. State the main issues of the passages (in your own words).

D. Apply one of the above issues to a real case, or a scenario of a possible situation (work toward application).

4.Library

These links may lead to reliable and unreliable information. Use your own judgment to evaluate all pages.

Resources: http://www.livingweb.com/library/227_4.htm http://www.gospelcom.net/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/toc/code=3011 http://www.efree.org/sermons_galatians.htm

Luther on Galatians: Martin Luther said of Galatians, "This is my epistle, I am wedded to it." Luther A , Luther B, Luther C, Luther D, Luther E, Luther F, Luther G.

Commentaries: Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, Note 5, Note 6, Note 7, Note 8, Note 9, Note 10, Note 11.

Audio: http://calvarychapel.com/portcharlotte/GalAudio.htm

Other courses: Course A, Course B, Course C, Course D, Course E, Course F, Course G.

GALATIANS: Questions Only (11 Week Study--94 pages): WORD Document Adobe Acrobat PDF Document

GALATIANS: Questions and Answers (11 Week Study--91 pages): WORD Document Adobe Acrobat PDF Document

Course Instructors: R. Klimes, DMin; Consultants: Ordell Calkins, Diane Ottlinger, Mike Miller.

5.Test

1. Read the above resources.

2. Study in-depth the linked page for Galatians 5: Freed and Growing for 3 hours for a 3-hours Continuing Education Certificate (0.3 CEUs). Click here for the self-correcting test

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