What is the stated purpose of Galatians in relation to the gospel?

• A. To address church decorum
• B. To defend both the message of grace and Paul's apostleship
• C. To prescribe dietary laws
• D. To describe genealogies

Answer: (B)

The main point Galatians drives home is safeguarding the gospel of grace and affirming Paul’s authority as the one who proclaims it. Paul argues that justification comes by faith in Christ, not by keeping the Jewish law, and he defends that his gospel—revealed directly by Jesus Christ—is not from humans. This is crucial because some opponents were insisting Gentile believers must be circumcised and follow the law, which would add works to grace. By stressing that the gospel was given by revelation and that the Law served as a tutor until Christ, Galatians makes the case that the true message is grace through faith alone. That’s why defending both the grace-filled gospel and Paul’s apostolic authority is the stated aim. The letter isn’t about decorum, dietary rules, or genealogies.