Galatians : a discourse commentary / Randall K.J. Tan.
| Author/creator | Tan, Randall K. J., 1974- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Eugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, an imprint of Wipf & Stock Publishers, [2025] |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | viii, 132 pages : charts ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction to the letter to the Galatians : Foundational assumptions ; Discourse analysis -- Commentary on Galatians : 1:1-5: Letter opening : 1:1-2: Setting the scene ; 1:3-5: Grace and peace come from Jesus rescuing us from the present evil age -- 1:6–2:21: First round of rebuke, backed by extended support : 1:6-9: Rebuke and changing perceptions : 1:6-7: Undermining the “other gospel” ; 1:8-9: Curse pronouncement. 1:10–2:21: Paul is a servant of Christ and proclaims a divine rather than human gospel : 1:10: Transition to support: serving Christ as justification for opposing false gospel ; 1:11-12: Supporting premises: Paul proclaims a divine rather than human gospel ; 1:13–2:21: Supporting evidence from Paul’s life and ministry -- 3:1–4:7: Second round of rebuke, backed by extended support : 3:1-6: Double-layered rebuke ; 3:7–4:7: Only those who rely on faith are Abraham’s true heirs : 3:7-14: Only those who rely on faith are blessed together with believing Abraham ; 3:15–4:7: The inheritance does not rely on law, but rather on a promise -- 4:8-31: Third round of rebuke : 4:8-11: It is inconceivable for the Galatians to return to weak and poor elements ; 4:12-20: Become like Paul, just as Paul had become like the Galatian Christians ; 4:21-31: Call to listen to the law and recognize that they are children of the free woman, children of promise like Isaac -- 5:1–6:10: Extended exhortation with fourth round of rebuke embedded : 5:1-15: Stand firm in freedom, and do not be subject again to slavery ; 5:16-26: Walk in the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh ; 6:1-10: Let us work what is good for all, while we have the opportunity -- 6:11-18: Letter closing : 6:11-17: Parting contrast between Paul and the opponents ; 6:18: Closing benediction. |
| Abstract | "Why did Paul write to the Galatians? What did he want the Galatian churches to know or do? How did he go about trying to convince his audience? This commentary on Paul’s Letter to the Galatians offers a clear, focused analysis of the text, seeking to reveal Paul’s purpose and the social impact of his words. Rather than following the traditional chapter divisions, this work is organized into six sections that better reflect Paul’s expressed thoughts. Readers are invited to engage with the text alongside the author, tracing the flow of Paul’s argument and exploring how each section connects with the others. Through methodical discourse analysis, readers will be better equipped with the tools necessary to understand, obey, and teach the Scriptures with clarity and purpose. --Publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-132). |
| ISBN | 9781532685613 |
| ISBN | 1532685629 hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781532685620 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1532685610 paperback |
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