Galatians — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on galatians, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Galatians 1:6 (KJV)
Paul marvelled that the Galatians were so soon removed from him that called them into the grace of Christ unto what?
Answer: Another gospel
Study note. Paul expresses astonishment that they are turning to a perverted gospel.
Lesson 2 · Galatians 2:11 (KJV)
Who did Paul say he withstood to the face at Antioch because he was to be blamed?
Answer: Peter
Study note. Paul rebuked Peter (Cephas) for withdrawing from the Gentiles.
Lesson 3 · Galatians 3:11 (KJV)
Paul states that 'the just shall live' by what?
Answer: Faith
Study note. The scripture declares that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God.
Lesson 4 · Galatians 3:24 (KJV)
According to Galatians 3, what was our 'schoolmaster' to bring us unto Christ?
Answer: The law
Study note. The law served as a schoolmaster until the coming of faith.
Lesson 5 · Galatians 4:6 (KJV)
Because believers are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into their hearts, crying what?
Answer: Abba, Father
Study note. The Spirit of adoption allows the believer to cry 'Abba, Father.'
Lesson 6 · Galatians 4:24 (KJV)
Paul uses the allegory of two women to represent two covenants; who are they?
Answer: Sarah and Hagar
Study note. Hagar represents the covenant from Mount Sinai, and Sarah represents the free promise.
Lesson 7 · Galatians 5:1 (KJV)
Paul exhorts the brethren to stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with what?
Answer: The yoke of bondage
Study note. Believers are warned not to return to the bondage of the law.
Lesson 8 · Galatians 5:22 (KJV)
Which of the following is NOT listed as a fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5?
Answer: Knowledge
Study note. While good, knowledge is not one of the nine fruits listed in this specific passage.
Lesson 9 · Galatians 6:8 (KJV)
What does Paul say a man will reap if he sows to his flesh?
Answer: Corruption
Study note. He that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption.
Lesson 10 · Galatians 6:14 (KJV)
In what did Paul say he would glory, save for one thing?
Answer: The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ
Study note. Paul desires to glory only in the cross of Christ.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does galatians point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?