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Q5. (Galatians 2:20) In what sense have we been “crucified with Christ”? All of us who are baptized into Christ Jesus are baptized into his death. What does that mean? We were buried with him through baptism into death. In what sense do “I no longer live”? The Spirit of Christ lives in me and controls my life. Whose life now motivates us? Jesus Christ. How does this verse relate to Paul’s closing comments about the “new creation” (Galatians 6:15)? Just as Jesus was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we can live a new life if we have been united with him like this in his death, we will also be united with him in his resurrection. What does Galatians 2:20 teach about Christ’s attitude toward us? Jesus willing gave Himsel for us becuase of His love for us.

Q4. (Galatians 2:15-21) What happens to the importance of Christ’s death if circumcision is deemed necessary to salvation? Christ would have died in vain. Why was this issue of the sufficiency of the Messiah’s death so important in Paul’s day? The Jews thought that keeping the law and blood sacrifices would save them. Paul showed them that Jesus died for their sins a lamb was no longer necessary. Why was this issue important to Luther and the reformers? Why is it so important in our own day? How does it affect the relative legalism of our congregations?

Q3. Why is it so hard to take the gospel to different peoples without wrapping it in our own cultural practices? It is hard because we can only operate from the level of learnt behaviour. Can you think of examples of this in Church history? The missionaries and former slaves. Missionaries and the American Indians Missionaries and Africans Missionaries and muslims What is the danger? The cultural norms of these societies are called sin in some instances and placed as stumbling blocks to conversion. How can we avoid such cultural faux pas in our church’s missionary enterprises? But following the Bible instead of trying to force our rituals and beliefs on them. The enunch said to here is water baptise me and he did.

Q2. (Galatians 2:14) Why do you think Paul confronted Peter publicly rather than privately? Peter had to be spoken to publicly in in order for all present to see his hypocrisy. If it was done privately the gentiles would never have been accepted until they obeyed the Jewish Law. Do you expect Paul had talked with Peter about this previously? Yes. He always suggested this approach, to first confrnt the person and then include others if not successful. How did a public discussion of this benefit the Jewish Christians? They saw how God accepted the Gentiles and uderstood the saving grace of Jesus. Thus showing them that keeping rituals or obeying law could not save them. How did it benefit the Gentile Christians? They could feel that they were part of the Christian faith without having to change to someone elses cultural norms. They were saved by grace not by works. What kind of pressure do you think this put on Paul? Paul felt all alone fighting for the Gentile Christians but this made him stronger because he was able to stand boldly alone and oppose those who were trying to force unnecessary rites on the Gentiles. Paul was forced to stand all alone for what he knew to be right.

Posted 05 January 2012 - 10:57 PM Q1. (Galatians 2:11-14) Why do you think Peter first embraced the Gentile believers in Antioch and later withdrew from them to eat only with Jews? He embraced them because he had accepted them int the faith. He wanted to have the blessings of the Jewish visitors, not wanting them to go back to Jerusalem stating he was breaking Jewish laws. What does this tell us about his character? He lacked conviction in his beliefs. He sought the praise of man rather that that of God. He lacked faith in God. Why should he have known better? He should had known better because he not only walked with Jesus and saw his acceptance of non Jews but he had direct revelation from God when he was sent to Cornelius. What does this tell us about Barnabas? Barnabas was a Greek-speaking Jew.He had been the first to defendPaul and his gospel before James and Peter in JerusalemLater, he had been sent by the Jerusalem church to instruct the new converts in Antioch. What does it tell us about the political clout of the visitors from Jerusalem? These visitors had good reputations as men who were zealous law-keepers. They were also seen coming from James the head of the Jerusalem church thus having the authority to demand that certain laws be kept . Have you ever acted like a hypocrite to impress others? Yes What should you do when you recover your senses? Ask for forgiveness.

Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? So that none could say that his message came from them. He wanted everyone to know he received his message from God Himself. Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? So that everyone would know that they supported his message as the true message thus adding to its authencity in the eyes of man and to confirm that he was not working in vain. How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter? The leaders in Jerusalem recognised the grace that was given to Paul and gave him their blessing encouraging him to continue his work with the gentiles so the Galations had no reason to doubt him or to be led astray by others teaching something different.

Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? So that none could say that his message came from them. He wanted everyone to know he received his message from God Himself. Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? So that everyone would know that they supported his message as the true message thus adding to its authencity in the eyes of man and to confirm that he was not working in vain. How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter? The leaders in Jerusalem recognised the grace that was given to Paul and gave him their blessing encouraging him to continue his work with the gentiles so the Galations had no reason to doubt him or to be led astray by others teaching something different.

Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? So that none could say that his message came from them. He wanted everyone to know he received his message from God Himself. Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? So that everyone would know that they supported his message as the true message thus adding to its authencity in the eyes of man and to confirm that he was not working in vain. How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter? The leaders in Jerusalem recognised the grace that was given to Paul and gave him their blessing encouraging him to continue his work with the gentiles so the Galations had no reason to doubt him or to be led astray by others teaching something different.

Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? So that none could say that his message came from them. He wanted everyone to know he received his message from God Himself. Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? So that everyone would know that they supported his message as the true message thus adding to its authencity in the eyes of man and to confirm that he was not working in vain. How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter? The leaders in Jerusalem recognised the grace that was given to Paul and gave him their blessing encouraging him to continue his work with the gentiles so the Galations had no reason to doubt him or to be led astray by others teaching something different.

Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? So that none could say that his message came from them. He wanted everyone to know he received his message from God Himself. Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? So that everyone would know that they supported his message as the true message thus adding to its authencity in the eyes of man and to confirm that he was not working in vain. How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter? The leaders in Jerusalem recognised the grace that was given to Paul and gave him their blessing encouraging him to continue his work with the gentiles so the Galations had no reason to doubt him or to be led astray by others teaching something different.

The significance of Paul’s mention that Titus was not required to be circumcised is that Titus is set forth by Paul as an example of God's acceptance of an uncircumcised person. Paul's shows that the uncircumcised received the Holy Spirit just like the circumcised so it is not cicumcision that is essential rather it is the belief that salvation comes through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Q2. (Galatians 1:13-16) What factors in Paul's background made him an ideal apostle to the Gentiles? Paul's early persecution of the church of God, his zeal and Knowledge of the jewish traditions which made him above many of his equals in his own nation made him the ideal apostle. How did God use his being different from others? His ability,passion, knowledge and willingness to learn and to travel in pursuit of the followers of Jesus was used by God in the reverse. It took a special person to carry the Gospel to the gentiles. God prepared this educated (in Jewish traditions), passionate, courageous man by revealing His Son (V16) in him. God did not use any of the men who walk with Jesus he used an outsider to go to the outsiders (gentiles).

Q1. (Galatians 1:11-12) What is the source of Paul’s gospel? Paul's gospel came from Jesus Christ himself. How do we know that it is a true revelation? It is a true revelation because it came from God not from man. If it was not from God himself it would have come to nought. It was also confirmed when Ananias in Acts 9 was sent by God to Paul/Saul. How does it conform to our other foundational sources of Christian teaching? Our source is the Bible which was written by men led by the Holy Spirit. What is the danger of taking the teaching of contemporary leaders as our doctrinal basis without checking it with the Scripture? Jesus warns us of false teachers so we must always check the Bible for ourselves and not be led by man's interpretation of it. As we read the word, God speaks to us, reveals and inteprets things for us.

Q2. Paul called the Judaizers’ message as a “different gospel,” a perversion of the true gospel. How is this dangerous to the Galatian believers? How do twisted gospels (or an unbalanced interpretation of the gospel) affect Christians in our day? This is dangerous to the Galation believers because not only would they become confused but they actions would reflect this perverted gospel. Today if we do not follow the true gospel we also will be led astray and miss out on heaven.

Jesus gave himself for our sins. Today we can be delivered according to the will of God because of Jesus' sacrfice