Galatians 2:1,2
The next time Paul was in Jerusalem, it was: 1.Under instruction from Jesus 2.With Barnabas and Titus 3.To declare success of ministry 4.To report on Gentile converts 5.Private - to avoid boasting... [ Continue Reading ]
The next time Paul was in Jerusalem, it was: 1.Under instruction from Jesus 2.With Barnabas and Titus 3.To declare success of ministry 4.To report on Gentile converts 5.Private - to avoid boasting... [ Continue Reading ]
Titus, a Greek, Gentile. Judiazers tried to force him to be circumcised. (See Acts 15:1) The case of Timothy was different. (See Acts 16:1-3) There is a diference between a choice to avoid problems and obeying a false doctrine. They were trying to take away the liberty of Titus.... [ Continue Reading ]
When it comes to false doctrine, do not "give an inch. "Give them an inch and they will take a mile." If not here, where? It not now, when?... [ Continue Reading ]
Those who held high positions in the church. High position does not alter the facts. Paul is talking about those who led the conference in Acts 15:1-41.... [ Continue Reading ]
They saw that I was to preach to the Gentiles and they were to continue with the Jews. The same God who gave Peter power to work with the Jews, gave Paul the power to work among the Gentiles.... [ Continue Reading ]
Full, complete fellowship. While the work was different, they would encourage and support each other.... [ Continue Reading ]
Paul continued to raise funds for Jewish brethren. (See Romans 15:25-27; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2)... [ Continue Reading ]
Peter is not immune to sin. He is not an "infallible Pope." Peter is guilty of "hypocrite in reverse." He was eating with Gentiles UNTIL some Jews came along. He pretended like he was not with the Gentiles. Peter's action led others, even Barnabas, to go astray. When no Jews were around, it was f... [ Continue Reading ]
Peter was rebuked before all. Should this have been done in private? Now, he was, by his actions, urging the Gentiles to conform to the law of the Jews.... [ Continue Reading ]
Contrast - "Works of the law" and "the faith." Law = Moses"Faith" is the system of faith No one is saved by obeying the law of Moses. This verse does not teach that we do not have to obey the will of Christ. It does teach that the law of Moses is not in effect. The old law will not save us. law... [ Continue Reading ]
Peter or Paul could sin. If Paul allowed the Jews to get away with this, he would be a sinner.... [ Continue Reading ]
See Romans 7:4-6; Colossians 2:20. PAUL TEACHES THAT HE: 1.Was crucified with Christ 2.Is alive 3.Is not the old Paul 4.Christ lives in him 5.Is still in the flesh 6.Lives by faith in Jesus... [ Continue Reading ]
How can we "frustrate" the grace of God? How do we make the death of Christ vain?... [ Continue Reading ]