Galatians Chapter 2 Outline of the book of Galatians Justification By Faith Apart From the Law I. Pauls Defense Of His Apostleship (1-2) II. Justification.

GalatiansGalatiansChapter 2

Outline of the book of Galatians

Justification By Faith Apart From the Law

I. Paul’s Defense Of His Apostleship (1-2)

II. Justification By Faith Apart From The Law (3-4)

III. Practical (5-6)

I. The Claim Made (vv. 1-5)

II. The Warning Given (vv. 6-9)

III. The Evidence Provided (vv. 10-24)

Galatians 1Galatians 1““An Apostle - Not of Men, But of God ”An Apostle - Not of Men, But of God ”

Galatians 1Galatians 1““An Apostle - Not of Men, But of God ”An Apostle - Not of Men, But of God ”

A. Claim: Independent apostleship (vv. 10-12)

B. Evidence: (vv. 13-24)

1. From his life before his conversion (vv. 13-14)

2. From his conversion (vv. 15-17)

3. From his first visit to Jerusalem (vv. 18-20)

4. From his stay in Syria & Cilicia (vv. 21-24)

Galatians 2Galatians 2““Not An Inferior Apostle ”Not An Inferior Apostle ”

9 and when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that had been given to me, they gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

9 and when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that had been given to me, they gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

Paul’s Message Is From GodPaul’s Message Is From God(Equal to Other Apostles)

Chapter 1 - The Source of His Apostleship & Message

Chapter 2 - The Endorsement of His Apostleship & Message

* vv. 1-10 - Other Apostles Approved of Paul & His Message

* vv. 11-21 - Withstood Challenge of Peter

Charges Made Against Paul

1. Received his apostleship through man (1:11)1. Received his apostleship through man (1:11)

2. His teaching he received from others (1:12)2. His teaching he received from others (1:12)

3. He does not have the approval of other 3. He does not have the approval of other apostles (2:2-6)apostles (2:2-6)

4. He was not recognized as an apostle by the 4. He was not recognized as an apostle by the other apostles (2:9)other apostles (2:9)

5. His authority was inferior to that of the twelve 5. His authority was inferior to that of the twelve (2:11-14)(2:11-14)

M. Willis, 20


I. Approved By The Apostles At The

Jerusalem Conference (vv. 1-10)

II. Reproved Peter (vv. 11-21)




II.II. Reproved PeterReproved Peter (vv. 11-21) (vv. 11-21)

Acts 15

vv. 2-4vv. 2, 6

v. 5vv. 1-2

vv. 7-11vv.13-17vv. 4, 12vv. 22-29

Are These The Same?Are These The Same?

Events

At JerusalemMeeting of apostles

OppositionIssue: Gentiles Cir.?

Peter participatesJames participatesPaul participates

Paul & Barn Continue

Gal. 2

vv. 3-5vv. 6, 9vv. 3-5

v. 3vv. 7-9

v. 9vv. 2-10vv. 7-9

Acts 15

Argument against these being the same

Based on assumption that Paul is enumerating all ofhis trips to Jerusalem

Gal. 2Are These The Same?Are These The Same?

11stst Trip: Acts 9:26 Trip: Acts 9:26

22ndnd Trip: Acts 11:27-30 Trip: Acts 11:27-30

33rdrd Trip: Acts 15 Trip: Acts 15

His Point IsEndorsement

No Need ToMention This Trip

I. Approved By The Apostles At The Jerusalem Conference (vv. 1-10)

A. The Jerusalem conference (vv. 1-5)

1. Paul, Barnabas & Titus went to Jer. – The message was not questioned (vv. 1-2)

2. Titus was not circumcised (vv. 3-5)(a) Apostles did not require it.(b) False brethren did


I. Approved By The Apostles At The Jerusalem Conference (vv. 1-10)

A. The Jerusalem conference (vv. 1-5)B. Approved and welcomed as a co-worker by

apostles (vv. 6-10).1. Did not add anything (v. 6)2. Saw evidence of apostleship & gospel (vv. 7-

8)3. Extended fellowship to Barnabas & Paul (v.

9)4. Asked that remember poor (v. 10)



I. I. Approved By The Apostles At The Approved By The Apostles At The

Jerusalem ConferenceJerusalem Conference (vv. 1-10) (vv. 1-10)


Why Mention The Rebuke of Peter?

1. Shows he is not inferior to Peter (Authority to rebuke him)

2. Peter was rebuked with the very gospel called into question.

Background / Setting on Peter’s Background / Setting on Peter’s HypocrisyHypocrisy

• Before the gospel – Gentiles were considered Before the gospel – Gentiles were considered “unclean”“unclean”

• Peter himself had taught the first Gentile convertPeter himself had taught the first Gentile convert

He was convinced that Gentiles are now clean He was convinced that Gentiles are now clean (Acts (Acts 10:9-16)10:9-16)

He concluded Gentiles could be saved without He concluded Gentiles could be saved without circum. circum. (Acts 10:48)(Acts 10:48)

He ate with them (Acts 11:2-3)He ate with them (Acts 11:2-3)

When criticized – he defended himself (Acts 11)When criticized – he defended himself (Acts 11)

Background / Setting on Peter’s Background / Setting on Peter’s HypocrisyHypocrisy

• Before the gospel – Gentiles were considered Before the gospel – Gentiles were considered “unclean”“unclean”

• Peter himself had taught the first Gentile convertPeter himself had taught the first Gentile convert

• Peter participated in Jerusalem discussion (Acts 15)Peter participated in Jerusalem discussion (Acts 15)

Helped show God’s revelation – Gentiles can be Helped show God’s revelation – Gentiles can be saved saved without circumcision without circumcision

This was just a few month or weeks before his This was just a few month or weeks before his actions at Antiochactions at Antioch

What Peter Did At AntiochWhat Peter Did At Antioch

• Time Frame:Time Frame:

While Paul & Barnabas work with church (Acts While Paul & Barnabas work with church (Acts 15:35)15:35)

Between 1Between 1stst & 2 & 2ndnd missionary journeys missionary journeys

• Peter came to Antioch & worked with Gentiles without Peter came to Antioch & worked with Gentiles without showing Jewish prejudice (including eating with showing Jewish prejudice (including eating with

them)them)

• Later brethren came from James – put pressure on Later brethren came from James – put pressure on PeterPeter

• He withdrew himself – perhaps slowly – then He withdrew himself – perhaps slowly – then completelycompletely


A. Peter’s hypocrisy (vv. 11-13).


Brethren Came From James

1. From Jerusalem where James was

2. James was as inconsistent as Peter

3. Claimed to be from James – thought were not

Possibilities:



1. Paul rebuked him to his face (v. 11a)


“We have found that men who have committed some grave error are very particular not to have those who rebuke them commit the least error in the place and in the manner of the rebuke otherwise they become the guilty ones and the errorists persecuted martyrs. Well, Paul gave Peter a public rebuke, public not as a deserved punishment for him but so that all might hear it for their own good…A public wrong is not to be corrected in private. We certainly do not hang our dirty linen in the front yard. It was Peter who sinned as a public man in a public way; he forced the public rebuke from Paul, he made it necessary that all should hear.”

Lenski (pp. 99-100)



1. Paul rebuked him to his face (v. 11a)2. Was to be condemned (v. 11b)3. Would not eat with the Gentiles (v. 12)4. Influenced Barnabas & others (v. 13)


Was This Unlike The Peter We Know?

Often Make a Bold Statement – Then Recoil Often Make a Bold Statement – Then Recoil From ItFrom It

““Bid me to come….”Bid me to come….”

“ “I will not deny…”I will not deny…”

““Never wash my Never wash my feet”feet”

““Lord save me”Lord save me”

““but he denied”but he denied”

““wash my wash my hands…” hands…”

Matt. 14:28, 30

Mark 14:31, 68

John 13:8, 9

Refuse To EatWith Gentiles

Because of Jews

Refuse To EatWith Gentiles

Because of Jews

Defend GentilesBeing Saved

w/o Cir

Defend GentilesBeing Saved

w/o Cir

Acts 11, 15

Gal. 2



B. Paul’s rebuke (vv. 14-21).

1. Justified by faith - not by the law (vv. 14-16).

2. If we go back to law - sinners (vv. 17-18).

3. We are dead to the law (vv. 19-20).

4. Frustrating the grace of God -making the

death of Christ vain (v. 21).


How Was The Rebuked Received?

No Specific

Record

Peter’sReference To“our belovedbrother Paul”(2 Pet. 3:15)ImpliesHis Correction

How Does This Account Help The Galatians?

• Shows that Paul is equal to Peter in authority!Shows that Paul is equal to Peter in authority!

• Shows Paul’s gospel stood the test of public Shows Paul’s gospel stood the test of public confrontation!confrontation!





1. Fellowship shows approval (v. 9)

2. Some liberties (right) – should not be exercised if it leaves the wrong message / wrong signal (Circum. of Titus)

3. Possibility of apostasy (v. 11 – blamed)

4. “Gospel” involves more than D,B,& R (v. 14)

5. Public sin / error – demands public rebuke.

6. Strong people can stumble.

7. Influence (Jews on Peter / Peter on Barnabas).

8. Danger of following men.

9. Eating with / refusal – says something about approval.

Galatians Chapter 2 Outline of the book of Galatians Justification By Faith Apart From the Law I. Pauls Defense Of His Apostleship (1-2) II. Justification.

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