Paul, an apostle thru Jesus, sends grace/ peace to the believers of Galatia and glory to God. He is amazed that the people have deserted the true Gospel of grace. He admonishes them not to follow other gospels, no matter who proclaims them (even an angel - Islam??)
Then he begins to biographically sketch why they should trust that the Gospel he preached to them is true and that those spreading rumor about him and the faith should not be believed.
The Gospel Paul gave was not of his making or for his gain, it was revealed to him by Jesus in a conversion experience that came after years of persecuting Christians to the fullest extent.
The Father called Paul before birth and Jesus set him apart as an apostle to the Gentiles. Then, Paul went and traveled on his own before coming to Jerusalem to meet with Peter and James. He only stayed for a short time before traveling the Greek world again, while those in Judea only heard rumor of him.
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