Feeding the Flock

"The Gospel: Only One Message" Part 1
Galatians
OUTLINE
SALUTATION  (1:1-2)
Theme: “To Rescue Us”  (1:3-5)
  I.  THE GOSPEL OF GRACE  (1:6-2:21)
 II.  THE LIFE OF FAITH  (3:1-29)
III.  THE PLACE OF FREEDOM  (4:1-6:10)
Appendix: “Live by the Spirit”  (5:25-6:10)
Postscript:  Circumcision vs A New Creation  (6:11-17)
CLOSING  (6:18)
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  I.  THE GOSPEL OF GRACE  1:6-2:21)
    A.  ONLY ONE GOSPEL:            Though Others Arise  (1:6-10)
    B.  ONLY ONE SOURCE:            Through Direct Revelation  (1:11-2:6)
    C,  ONLY ONE MESSAGE:            To Gentiles and Jews  (2:7-21)
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    C,  ONLY ONE MESSAGE:            To Gentiles and Jews  (2:7-21)
Confirmation by the “Pillars”  (2:7-10)
Confrontation with Peter  (2:11-21)
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APPENDIX: Summary of Outreach Strategies
in the Book of Acts
 
BY METHOD
         1       — The Upper Room
                           (Acts 2:1) Jerusalem
         6       — In or Around The Temple
                           (2:46; 3:1; 4:1; 5:12, 42; 6:8) Jerusalem
         10      — In Synagogues
                           (9:20) Damascus
                           (13:5) Salamis on Cyprus
                           (13:13,44) Pisidian Antioch
                           (14:1) Iconium
                           (17:1) Thessalonica
                           (17:10) Berea
                           (17:17a) Athens
                           (18:4) Corinth
                           (18:19) Ephesus
                           (19:8) Ephesus
         1       — A Prayer Meeting
                           (16:13) Philippi
         1       — A Philosophers’ Seminar
                           (17:19) Athens
         1       — Disciples of John the Baptist
                           (19:1) Ephesus
 
Notice: All of the above represent the most likely audiences to respond to the claims of Jesus, not those least likely, nor a method  least acceptable.
 
         1       — Door-to-Door
                           (5:42) Jerusalem
         3       — Open-air/Public
                           (8:5) Samaria
                           (17:17b) Athens
                           (18:28) Achaia
         5       — Unclear or Unspecified Method
                           (8:40) “Cities,” Caesarea
                           (9:28,29; Hellenists) Jerusalem
                           (11:19; Jews only) Phoenicia, Cyprus, Antioch
                           (11:20; Greeks) Antioch
                           (14:6,7) Lycaonia, Lystra, Derbe, “Region”
 
         7       — Defense under Persecution
                           (21:40; 22:30; 24:1; 25:1; 26:1; 27:9; 28:23)
         10      — Miracles or Healings,
for the purpose of gaining an  audience rather than authenticating ministry (3:6-10; 5:12-16; 8:6-8; 9:32-35; 9:36-42; 14:3-7, 8-12; 16:25-30; 19:11-20; 28:5-6, 8–10)
         8       — “Divine Appointments”
                           (3:2; Lame Man) Jerusalem
                           (8:27; Ethiopian) Gaza
                           (9:32; Aeneas) Lydda
                           (9:36; Dorcas) Joppa
                           (10:25; Cornelius) Caesarea
                           (16:16; Slave Girl) Philippi
                           (16:31; Jailer) Philippi
                           (18:2; Priscilla & Aquila) Corinth
 
 
 
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         13     — By  Invitation or the Initiation of Others:
The Ethiopian Eunuch in the Chariot (8:31)
The Household of Cornelius (11:13)
The Proconsul Sergius Paulus (13:7)
The Synagogue in Pisidian Antioch (13:15)
The People of the Synagogue (13:42)
The Business Woman of Philippi (16:15)
The Jailer of Philippi (16:33)
The Philosophers of Athens (17:19)
The Commander at Jerusalem (22:30)
The Governor Felix in Caesarea (24:10)
The Governor Festus on the Tribunal (25:6)
The King Agrippa of Judea (25:22)
The Leading Men of the Jews at Rome (28:22)
 
BY CITY (a selected sampling)
         Jerusalem:    The Upper Room
                                    The Temple
                                    Divine Appointment
                                    Door-to-Door
                                    Persecution Defense
                                    Special Population
 
         Philippi:       Prayer Meeting
                                    Divine Appointments
 
         Athens:              “Market Place” (The Mall!)
                                    Philosophers’ Seminar (The University!)
 
         Antioch:        Unspecified
                                    Jews and Gentiles
                                    Natural “Network”
 
         Ephesus:       The Synagogue (Two Separate Occasions)
                                    Very Special Population (John’s Disciples)
 
BY INCREMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (Paul’s Career)
              — The Early Days of Personal Witness, Growth and Ministry
Conversion on the Road to Damascus  (Acts 9:1-19a)
Brief Stay in Damascus  (Acts 9:19b-22)
Seclusion in Arabia for Three Years(Galatians 1:17-18)
Return to Damascus  (Acts 9:23)
Escape to Jerusalem  (Acts 9:23-25; 2Corinthians 11:32-33)
Meeting with the Apostles  (Acts 9:26-28; Galatians 1:18-19)
Departure for Syria and Cilicia  (Acts 9:30; Galatians 1:21)
Returned to Hometown Tarsus for Seven years
 
 
 
 
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              — The Three Mission Journeys; The Progression of Difficulty
Sought out by Barnabas and Local Church Ministry for Three Years(Acts 11:25–26)
First Trip: Barnabas’ Birthplace Cyprus and Synagogues (Acts 13:4-5)Proconsul Sergius Paulus and Magician Elymas Bar-Jesus(Acts 13:6-12)Pisidian Antioch and Iconium, Synagogues; Lystra, Pagans; Derbe, Made Disciples; Perga, Spoke the Word (Acts 13:13-25)
Second Trip: Follow-Up Galatian Churches and MacedoniaPhilippi, Place of Prayer (Acts 16:12-15)                Jail and Release (Acts 16:19-40)Thessalonica and Berea, Synagogues (Acts 17:1-14)Athens, The Areopagus (Acts 17:16-34)Corinth, Synagogue (Acts 18:1-17)
Third Trip: Follow-Up Galatian and Macedonian ChurchesEphesus, The Disciples of John the Baptizer  (Acts 19:1-7)                Synagogue (Acts 19:8-20)                Riot at the Theater (Acts 19:23-41)Macedonia and Greece Rejoined (Acts 20:1-6)Troas, Midnight Message (Acts 20:7-12)Miletus, Ephesian Elders Message (Acts 20:17-38)Tyre, Seven Days with Disciples (Acts 21:3-6)Caesarea, Philip the Evangelist (Acts 21:7-14)
Fourth Trip: Under Protective CustodyJerusalem, Riot in Jerusalem and Arrest (Acts 21:27-23:10)Caesarea, Testimony to Felix, Festus and Agrippa II (Acts 23:11-26:32)Malta, Shipwreck and Publius (27:1-28:10)Rome, Leading Men of the Jews (28:1-28)Ministry under House Arrest Two Years (28:30-31)
 
Notice: The above section represents many years’ worth of development and expansion from simple beginnings to major encounters and dramatic events.
 
 
 

"The Gospel: Only One Source" Part 3
Galatians
OUTLINE
SALUTATION  (1:1-2)
Theme: “To Rescue Us”  (1:3-5)
  I.  THE GOSPEL OF GRACE  (1:6-2:21)
 II.  THE LIFE OF FAITH  (3:1-29)
III.  THE PLACE OF FREEDOM  (4:1-6:10)
Appendix: “Live by the Spirit”  (5:25-6:10)
Postscript:  Circumcision vs A New Creation  (6:11-17)
CLOSING  (6:18)
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  I.  THE GOSPEL OF GRACE  1:6-2:21)
    A.  ONLY ONE GOSPEL:            Though Others Arise  (1:6-10)
    B.  ONLY ONE SOURCE:            Through Direct Revelation  (1:11-2:6)
    C,  ONLY ONE MESSAGE:            To Gentiles and Jews  (2:7-21)
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  B.  ONLY ONE SOURCE:            Through Direct Revelation  (1:11-2:6)
Recipient from Jesus Christ  (1:11-16a)
Independent of Jerusalem  (1:16b-24)
Consistent with the Apostles  (2:1-6) 
•••
     3. Consistent with the Apostles  (2:1-6)
The Gentile was Not Circumcised  (2:1-4)
The Gospel Remains with Liberty (2:5)
The Reputed Ones Added Nothing  (2:6)

The Gospel: Only One Source" Part 2
 
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Galatians
OUTLINE
SALUTATION  (1:1-2)
Theme: “To Rescue Us”  (1:3-5)
  I.  THE GOSPEL OF GRACE  (1:6-2:21)
 II.  THE LIFE OF FAITH  (3:1-29)
III.  THE PLACE OF FREEDOM  (4:1-6:10)
Appendix: “Live by the Spirit”  (5:25-6:10)
Postscript:  Circumcision vs A New Creation  (6:11-17)
CLOSING  (6:18)
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  I.  THE GOSPEL OF GRACE  1:6-2:21)
    A.  ONLY ONE GOSPEL:            Though Others Arise  (1:6-10)
    B.  ONLY ONE SOURCE:            Through Direct Revelation  (1:11-2:6)
    C,  ONLY ONE MESSAGE:            To Gentiles and Jews  (2:7-21)
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  B.  ONLY ONE SOURCE:            Through Direct Revelation  (1:11-2:6)
Recipient from Jesus Christ  (1:11-16a)
Independent of Jerusalem  (1:16b-24)
Consistent with the Apostles  (2:1-6)
•••
2.  Independent of Jerusalem  (1:16b-24)
     a.  The Retreat to Arabia and Damascus (1:16b-17)
     b.  The Visit with Cephas and James (1:18-20)
     c.  The Preaching in Cilicia and Syria (1:21-24)
 

"The Gospel: Only One Source" Part 1
 
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Galatians
OUTLINE
SALUTATION  (1:1-2)
Theme: “To Rescue Us”  (1:3-5)
  I.  THE GOSPEL OF GRACE  (1:6-2:21)
 II.  THE LIFE OF FAITH  (3:1-29)
III.  THE PLACE OF FREEDOM  (4:1-6:10)
Appendix: “Live by the Spirit”  (5:25-6:10)
Postscript:  Circumcision vs A New Creation  (6:11-17)
CLOSING  (6:18)
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  I.  THE GOSPEL OF GRACE  1:6-2:21)
    A.  ONLY ONE GOSPEL:            Though Others Arise  (1:6-10)
    B.  ONLY ONE SOURCE:            Through Direct Revelation  (1:11-2:6)
    C,  ONLY ONE MESSAGE:            To Gentiles and Jews  (2:7-21)
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  B.  ONLY ONE SOURCE:            Through Direct Revelation  (1:11-2:6)
Recipient from Jesus Christ  (1:11-16a)
Independent of Jerusalem  (1:16b-24)
Consistent with the Apostles  (2:1-6)
 

"Grace: One One Gospel"
 
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Galatians
OUTLINE
SALUTATION  (1:1-2)
Theme: “To Rescue Us”  (1:3-5)
  I.  THE GOSPEL OF GRACE  (1:6-2:21)
 II.  THE LIFE OF FAITH  (3:1-29)
III.  THE PLACE OF FREEDOM  (4:1-6:10)
Appendix: “Live by the Spirit”  (5:25-6:10)
Postscript:  Circumcision vs A New Creation  (6:11-17)
CLOSING  (6:18)
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  I.  THE GOSPEL OF GRACE  1:6-2:21)
    A.  ONLY ONE GOSPEL:            Though Others Arise  (1:6-10)
    B.  ONLY ONE SOURCE:            Through Direct Revelation  (1:11-2:6)
    C,  ONLY ONE MESSAGE:            To Gentiles and Jews  (2:7-21)
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A.  ONLY ONE GOSPEL:        Though Others Arise  (1:6-10)
Deserting Him  (1:6)
Disturbing You  (1:7)
Being Accursed  (1:8-9)
Striving to Please  (1:10)
 

"Rescued: From this Present Evil Age"
 
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Galatians
OUTLINE
SALUTATION  (1:1-2)
Theme: “To Rescue Us”  (1:3-5)
  I.  THE GOSPEL OF GRACE  (1:6-2:21)
 II.  THE LIFE OF FAITH  (3:1-29)
III.  THE PLACE OF FREEDOM  (4:1-6:10)
Appendix: “Live by the Spirit”  (5:25-6:10)
Postscript:  Circumcision vs A New Creation  (6:11-17)
CLOSING  (6:18)
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SALUTATION  (1:1-2)
• The Author(1:1)
• The Associates(1:2a)
• The Recipients(1:2b)
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Theme:  “To Rescue Us”  (1:3-5)
• The Blessing of The Gospel(1:3)
• The Content of The Gospel(1:4a)
• The Purpose of The Gospel(1:4b)
• The Source of The Gospel(1:4c)
• The Doxology(1:5)

Galatians
Theme: "To Rescue Us"

"Where are Our Heroes?"
 
1Timothy
OUTLINE
Salutation  (1:1-2)
I.  INTRODUCTION: The Problem of Doctrine  (1:3-20)
     A.  CHARGE: “The Glorious Gospel”  (1:3-16)
      DOXOLOGY  (1:17)
     B.  CHARGE: “The Good Fight”  (1:18-20)
II.  THE MAIN IDEA: Order in the Assembly (2:1-6:2)
     A.  EXHORTATIONS: Our Responsibilities  (2:1-3:15)
      HYMN OF PRAISE  (3:16)
     B.  EXHORTATIONS: Our Relationships  (4:1-6:2)
III.  CONCLUSION: The Problem of Money  (6:3-19)
     A.  CHARGE:  Wrong Motives  (6:3-15a)
      DOXOLOGY  (6:15b-16)
     B.  CHARGE:  Right Attitudes  (6:17-19)
Final Word  (6:20-21)

"The Uncertainty of Riches: The Treasure"
 
1Timothy
OUTLINE
Salutation  (1:1-2)
INTRODUCTION: The Problem of Doctrine  (1:3-20)
THE MAIN IDEA: Order in the Assembly  (2:1-6:2)
CONCLUSION: The Problem of Money  (6:3-19)
Final Word  (6:20-21)
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III.  CONCLUSION: The Problem of Money  (6:3-19)
     A.  CHARGE:  Wrong Motives  (6:3-15a)
           DOXOLOGY  (6:15b-16)
     B.  CHARGE:  Right Attitudes  (6:17-19)
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     B.  CHARGE:  Right Attitudes  (6:17-19)
The Hope in the Supplier  (6:17)
The Future in the Treasure  (6:18-19)
 

"The Man of God: The Pursuit"
 
1Timothy
OUTLINE
Salutation  (1:1-2)
INTRODUCTION: The Problem of Doctrine  (1:3-20)
THE MAIN IDEA: Order in the Assembly  (2:1-6:2)
CONCLUSION: The Problem of Money  (6:3-19)
Final Word  (6:20-21)
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III.  CONCLUSION: The Problem of Money  (6:3-19)
     A.  CHARGE:  Wrong Motives  (6:3-15a)
           DOXOLOGY  (6:15b-16)
     B.  CHARGE:  Right Attitudes  (6:17-19)
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     A.  CHARGE:  Wrong Motives  (6:3-15a)
The Love of Money  (6:3-10)
The Man of God  (6:11-15a)
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2.  The Man of God  (6:11-15a)
Pursuing the Righteousness (6:11)
Fighting the Good Fight (6:12)
Keeping the Commandment (6:13-15a)

"The Love of Money: The Grief"
 
1Timothy
OUTLINE
Salutation  (1:1-2)
INTRODUCTION: The Problem of Doctrine  (1:3-20)
THE MAIN IDEA: Order in the Assembly  (2:1-6:2)
CONCLUSION: The Problem of Money  (6:3-19)
Final Word  (6:20-21)
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III.  CONCLUSION: The Problem of Money  (6:3-19)
     A.  CHARGE:  Wrong Motives  (6:3-15a)
           DOXOLOGY  (6:15b-16)
     B.  CHARGE:  Right Attitudes  (6:17-19)
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     A.  CHARGE:  Wrong Motives  (6:3-15a)
The Love of Money  (6:3-10)
The Man of God  (6:11-15a)
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The Love of Money  (6:3-10)
Making a Profit (6:3-5)
Gaining Contentment (6:6-8)
Longing for More (6:9-10)

"The Church of the Living God, Pt 10: The Principles"
 
1Timothy
OUTLINE
Salutation  (1:1-2)
INTRODUCTION: The Problem of Doctrine  (1:3-20)
THE MAIN IDEA: Order in the Assembly  (2:1-6:2)
CONCLUSION: The Problem of Money  (6:3-19)
Final Word  (6:20-21)
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 II.  THE MAIN IDEA: Order in the Assembly  (2:1-6:2)
  A.  EXHORTATIONS: Our Responsibilities  (2:1-3:15)
HYMN OF PRAISE  (3:16)
  B.  EXHORTATIONS:  Our Relationships   (4:1-6:2)
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B.  EXHORTATIONS:  Our Relationships   (4:1-6:2)
To Sound Teaching  (4:1-16)
To Other Age Groups  (5:1-2)
To Widows  (5:3-16)
To Elders  (5:17-25)
To Bosses  (6:1-2)
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4.  To Elders  (5:17-25)
     a.  Supporting Them (5:17-18)
     b.  Holding Them Accountable (5:19-21)
     c.  Recognizing Them (5:22)
     d.  Personal Responsibility (5:23-25)