Category: Galatians 2

Galatians 2:21 I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain. Truth to Learn Salvation is all God’s work and none of ours. Behind the Words The word translated “set aside” is athetō, which is made up of...

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Truth to Learn...

Galatians 2:19 For I through the law died to the law that I might live to God. Truth to Learn We are no longer subject to the law, we are free to obey God. Behind the Words The word translated “through” is the Greek word dia. Like its English equivalent...

Galatians 2:18 For if I build again those things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor. Truth to Learn God is not pleased when we try to obey religious rules. He is pleased when we submit our will to Him. Behind the Words The word translated “demolish” is kataluō,...

Galatians 2:17 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is Christ therefore a minister of sin? Certainly not! Truth to Learn As Christians we are not free to live as we want, we are constrained to live as He wants us...

Galatians 2:16 knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of...

Galatians 2:15 We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, Truth to Learn An arrogant Christian is an oxymoron. We who are saved by the blood of Christ should never be proud of ourselves. Behind the Words The words “by nature” are translated from the Greek...

Galatians 2:14 But when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, If you, being a Jew, live in the manner of Gentiles and not as the Jews, why do you compel Gentiles to live as Jews? Truth...

Galatians 2:13 And the rest of the Jews also played the hypocrite with him, so that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy. Truth to Learn Your actions have an affect on others in the body of Christ. Behind the Words The word, “hypocrite” is translated from, “hupokrinomai” which...

Galatians 2:12 for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision. Truth to Learn Hypocrisy is one of the ugliest forms of self-centeredness in a Christian. It reveals the true...

Galatians 2:11 Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; Truth to Learn Standing firm in support of the truth of God is important no matter who you have to stand against. Behind the Words Paul tells us in...

Galatians 2:10 They desired only that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do. Truth to Learn We have much in terms of material things. It is both our responsibility and our privilege to share such things with those who are less fortunate...

Galatians 2:9 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. Truth to Learn We all have...

Galatians 2:8 (for He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised also worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles), Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit of God is effective and at work today. Behind the Words The word translated as “worked effectively” in the current verse...

Galatians 2:7 But on the contrary, when they saw that the gospel for the uncircumcised had been committed to me, as the gospel for the circumcised was to Peter Truth to Learn The leaders of the church can learn God given truths even from recent converts as long as they...

Galatians 2:6 But from those who seemed to be something—whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God shows personal favoritism to no man—for those who seemed to be something added nothing to me. Truth to Learn Just because someone has a position of authority or advanced education does...

Galatians 2:5 to whom we did not yield submission even for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you. Truth to Learn The truth of the gospel messages is, “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.” Meaning Explained Paul has been explaining...

Galatians 2:4 And this occurred because of false brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage), Truth to Learn Legalism results in bondage. Simple faith in the blood of Jesus Christ...

Galatians 2:3 Yet not even Titus who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised. Truth to Learn No act of obedience or contrition is required for salvation beyond simple faith in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. Behind the Words The word translated “compelled” is anangkadzō,...

Galatians 2:2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means I might run, or had run, in vain. Truth to Learn Sharing the truth in private is often...

Galatians 2:1 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me. Truth to Learn There is no room for legalism in the Christian faith. Meaning Explained Having justified his apostleship and his message, Paul now turns to the crux of the...