Purpose of Writing: The churches in Galatia were formed partly of converted Jews and partly of Gentile converts, as was generally the case. Paul asserts his apostolic character and the doctrines he taught, that he might confirm the Galatian churches in the faith of Christ, especially with respect to the important point of justification by faith alone.
Kusudi la Kuandika: Makanisa ya Galatia yaliundwa na baadhi ya Wayahudi waliookoka na baadhi ya Mataifa waliookoka, kama ilivyokuwa suala kwa ujumla. Paulo anadai tabia yake ya kitume na mafundisho aliyofunza, ili apate kuthibitishia makanisa ya Galatia katika imani ya Kristo, hasa kulingana na hoja muhimu ya kuhesabiwa haki kwa imani peke yake.