Galatians Explained Chapter By Chapter

Understand Galatians as One Complete Message

Galatians contains only six chapters, but those chapters address some of the most important questions in the Christian faith.

What is the true gospel? Can righteousness be earned? Why was the law given? What does Abraham have to do with the gospel? What does it mean to be adopted as a child of God? What is Christian freedom? What is the difference between the flesh and the Spirit? What does the fruit of the Spirit actually look like in real life? And why does Paul end the entire letter boasting only in the cross of Jesus Christ?

The Book of Galatians Explained is a complete, 12+ hour video Bible course designed to take you through all six chapters carefully and in context.

Rather than pulling isolated verses from the letter, we follow Paul’s argument from beginning to end. You will explore the historical situation behind Galatians, Paul’s background and calling, the controversy surrounding circumcision and Gentile believers, justification by faith, Abraham and the promise, the purpose of the law, adoption and sonship, freedom in Christ, walking by the Spirit, the works of the flesh, the fruit of the Spirit, restoration, sowing and reaping, new creation, and Paul’s final focus on the cross.

Throughout the course, the teaching also connects Galatians with the larger biblical story—from Genesis, Abraham, Hagar and Sarah, Exodus, Sinai, Deuteronomy, the prophets, and the teachings of Jesus to Acts, Romans, Corinthians, Ephesians, Philippians, and other New Testament passages.

What is included

6 complete video lessons covering Galatians Chapters 1–6

12+ hours of teaching

Historical and cultural background

Verse-by-verse explanation

Cross-Bible connections

Theological interpretation

Real-life application

Study at your own pace with lifetime/ongoing access according to your purchase terms

Chapter 1 — The True Gospel

Explore Paul’s calling, his transformation from persecutor to apostle, why he refuses “another gospel,” and why pleasing God matters more than pleasing people.

Chapter 2 — Justification by Faith

Study Paul’s meeting with the Jerusalem leaders, Titus and circumcision, Paul’s confrontation with Peter at Antioch, justification through faith in Christ, and the meaning of being crucified with Christ.

Chapter 3 — Promise, Law and Faith

Follow Paul back to Abraham, the promise, the curse of the law, Christ becoming a curse for us, the purpose of the law, and what it means to become Abraham’s heirs through Christ.

Chapter 4 — From Slavery to Sonship

Explore adoption, “Abba, Father,” Paul’s personal concern for the Galatians, and his profound use of Hagar and Sarah to explain slavery and promise.

Chapter 5 — Freedom and the Spirit

Examine Christian freedom, faith working through love, walking by the Spirit, the works of the flesh, the fruit of the Spirit, and what Spirit-produced character looks like in everyday life.

Chapter 6 — The Cross and New Creation

Study restoration, bearing burdens, sowing and reaping, perseverance in doing good, religious appearance, new creation, the marks Paul carried in his body, and why his final boast is the cross.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for Christians who want more than a quick summary of Galatians. It can be used for personal Bible study, home study, small-group preparation, ministry development, sermon preparation, discipleship, or simply gaining a deeper understanding of Scripture.

You do not need advanced theological training. Bring your Bible, take notes, pause as often as needed, compare the passages for yourself, and move through the study chapter by chapter.

Want more than Galatians?

You can purchase this Galatians study as a standalone course.

Or, if you want to continue through the rest of Scripture, our Founding Member library includes 230+ video Bible lessons, access to studies covering every book of the Bible, and additional deep-dive biblical topics.

Choose Galatians only if this is the study you need right now. Choose full membership if you want an entire Bible-study library available whenever you are ready for the next book.

Is this a summary of Galatians?

No. This is a long-form, chapter-by-chapter study totaling more than 12 hours. The lessons explore the text, historical background, theology, biblical connections, and practical meaning of all six chapters.

Do I need theological training?

No. The course is designed to be understandable without formal theological education while still going substantially deeper than a basic overview.

Can I study at my own pace?

Yes. Treat it like a course rather than a single sitting. Work through one chapter at a time, pause to read the passages, and return whenever needed.

Is Galatians included with membership?

Yes. Founding Members can access Galatians along with the larger library of 230+ Bible video lessons, studies covering every book of the Bible, and additional biblical topics.

Can I purchase Galatians without becoming a member?

Yes. The complete Galatians study is also available as a standalone course.

What topics are covered?

Among the major topics are the true gospel, justification by faith, Abraham and the promise, the purpose of the law, circumcision, adoption, Christian freedom, the flesh and the Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit, bearing burdens, sowing and reaping, new creation, and the cross.