The following sermon is by John MacArthur, pastor, author, and Bible teacher with grace

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And now unleashing God's truth one verse at a time.

Here is Grace to you, Bible teacher John MacArthur.

Before we look at the Book of Galatians, I want you to just listen for a moment as I read

from Paul's final letter.

The Book of Galatians was the first letter that Paul wrote most likely, and it is a defense

of the gospel.

At the very beginning of his ministry, the very first time he picks up a pen under the

inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he writes to defend the gospel.

The gospel has revealed by Jesus through the apostles and to Him as well, the true and

only gospel.

He is its great defender.

That's how he began his writing ministry in the New Testament.

The last book that he wrote is Second Timothy.

And in Second Timothy, he is passing on the responsibility for the gospel, for its preaching

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