Galatia

Galatia

RegionNew Testament
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Galatia was a region in central Asia Minor where Paul established several churches during his missionary journeys. He wrote the letter to the Galatians to combat the teaching that Gentile Christians must follow Jewish law, powerfully arguing that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone.

Historical Timeline

New Testamentc. AD 47

Paul plants churches in Galatia on first missionary journey

ACT 13:14-14:23
New Testamentc. AD 50

Paul revisits Galatian churches

ACT 16:6
New Testamentc. AD 49-55

Paul writes letter to the Galatians defending gospel

GAL 1:1-2

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