Arguments Of Paul's Writing To The Galatians

In Paul’s writing to the Galatians, Paul uses several arguments to convey the idea that the God saves sinners by faith. Galatians 3:1-5, is Paul’s own personal argument for faith, and considering Paul’s use of the word bewitched, translated from Greek as being charmed, it appears that the source of the Galatians trouble might be some sort of mysticism. Thus, Paul uses some very strong and repeated words, to justify his argument for faith over the law. In verse 1, the Greek word anoetos, carries the strong connotation that the Galatians were not only foolish, but unwise in believing anything but Christ crucified. Furthermore, the Greek word prographo, strongly emphasizes Christ’s death on the cross as evidence for faith and salvation. With the use of some very strong words, Paul appeared utterly astounded by the fact that the Galatians were charmed out of believing the gospel message when Paul so publicly displayed (prographo) the message of the gospel in his preaching. Ultimately, Paul’s message to the Galatians in verse 1, was, “you fools, how can you believe anything else but Christ crucified?”
In verses 3 through 5, Paul states his evidence for faith, and, once again, by substituting some of the tenses and meanings attached to the Greek words, in lieu of the English words, it becomes apparent that faith does not come by the law or the flesh, but through the Spirt. In essence, Paul highlights the connection between the Holy Spirit and the believer’s faith. Furthermore, both the law and the believer’s old nature (flesh, epitelo) are also rendered useless by the Spirit. By examining the text in verses 3 through 5, it can be logically concluded that a believer’s faith in not possible without the Holy Spirit and God’s