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I. Their LOCALITY. Probably the seats of the most ancient bishoprics.

1. Ancyra, the capital.

2. Pessinus, the great emporium.

3. Tavium, the junction of many roads.

4. Juliopolis, in the centre of the land. Note Paul's sagacity in choosing such serviceable centres.

II. Their MEMBERS.

1. The native Gaulo-Phrygians — an impulsive, inquisitive, imaginative, and superstitious race; worshippers of Cybele, whose cult involved wild ceremonial and horrible mutilations.

2. Jews and proselytes.

3. Roman colonists.

III. Their PLANTING.

1. During second missionary tour (Acts 16:6).

2. Under afflictive circumstances (Galatians 4:13).

3. With warm enthusiasm (Galatians 4:15). Rapid growth, rapid decadence.

IV. Their CHARACTER.

1. Their natural imaginativeness and impulsiveness moulded by grace.

2. Many churches, but one Church.

3. True churches, though in error.

V. Their EARLY HISTORY.

1. Confirmed during third missionary tour (Acts 18:23).

2. Corrupted by Judaizers.

3. Rebuked and perhaps reclaimed by Paul (2 Timothy 4:10).

4. Strongholds of heresy during second and third centuries.

5. Purged by the Diocletian persecution.

6. Triumphant over Julian.

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KJV: And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:

WEB: and all the brothers who are with me, to the assemblies of Galatia: