Galatians 1

Paul opens with a defense of his apostolic authority, stating he was called directly by Jesus Christ, not by men. He expresses shock that the Galatians have quickly deserted the gospel for a false gospel preached by Judaizers (who claimed salvation requires faith plus circumcision and Law-keeping). Paul sternly declares that anyone who preaches a gospel contrary to what he preached should be eternally condemned. He shares his own dramatic conversion story to prove his message came directly from Christ.