What were the main arguments of Paul's opponents in Galatia? What arguments did Paul use to respond to them? Undoubtedly, the author of Galatians was Paul and he could it was the first of his letters. It is short, exciting and controversial, and its importance far outweighs its size. Martin Luther, stated that Galatians was "my epistle." I am married to it' and this letter became the cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation. Paul's letter is addressed to the churches of Galatia (Galatians 1:2), but the location of these churches is a matter of debate. A minority of scholars have argued that "Galatia" is an ethnic reference to a Celtic people living in northern Asia Minor, but there is no evidence that Paul ever visited that region. The majority favor the hypothesis that the letter was probably written around 48 AD to Christians in the southern part of the Roman province of Galatia and sent to the churches that Paul had founded during his first missionary journey – in Pisidia, Derbe, Lystra, Antioch and Iconium. about 46 AD (Acts 13-14). It wasn't long before other teachers who claimed to have the authority and support of the Jerusalem church questioned Paul's apostleship and teaching. They insisted that Christians observe Jewish laws, so when Paul allowed Gentiles to join the church without requiring any of these things, problems were inevitable. The Galatians were faced with a dilemma. Here were two groups of teachers, each claiming to bring God's truth, but contradicting each other. Who do they choose? Frustratingly, we only know what the teachers told the Galatians, working it out from Paul's answers in his letter! The letter is conveniently divided into three sections since Paul in turn deals with what are considered three false i.... .. middle of paper ... in his letters he continually emphasizes the importance of doing the right things, but the works they flow from faith and leading a life in the 'fruits of the spirit' frees us from the law. (Galatians 5,22) It is faith that makes us love others and obedience to Christ that makes us offer a helping hand to others. (6.2).'See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!' (Galatians 6:11) This may imply that Paul had poor eyesight, but he may have wanted to emphasize his simple final message: the cross of Christ is what matters. Paul concludes this powerful letter with a simple summary of his message. «It doesn't matter if you are circumcised or not. All that matters is being created anew in Jesus Christ and being inspired by his spirit.' «Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what matters is a new creation.' (Galatians 6.15)