The Charter of Christian Liberty: An Exposition of the Book of Galatians (4): Paul’s Defense of His Apostolic Credentials (1:1-2:14)

The Apostolic Blessing Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:3 All of Paul's letters begin with a blessing that he pronounces on the church or churches to which he writes. In fact, not only does every letter begin with a blessing, but in every letter the blessing is identical, even when Paul writes to an individual such as Timothy and Titus. However, the word "mercy" is added to these private letters: "Grace, mercy, and peace…." Paul's...