Q4. Paul and the Jerusalem Church

[farmboy]

2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

This was to obtain approval of the way Gentiles were brought into the church, they were admitted on the basis of faith without circumcision. Free from bondage to the Mosaic law. The spys mentioned previously wanted to bring Christians into the bondage of rules and regulation of Judaism.

The apostles acknowledged the gospel Paul preached as genuine and to be the same gospel they preached. Nothing was found lacking in the gospel Paul preached requiring any addition.

9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

At that time the giving of the right hand was a sign of agreement made between peers. Paul was viewed as a partner in the Gospel ministry. Obviously nothing erroneous was found Paul's ministry.

The apostles percieved that Paul had been devinely entrusted with the Gospel to the gentiles, Peter the Gospel to the Jews. They had been entrusted with very same Gospel but sent to two different peoples.

[Lion of Grace]

Q4. (Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?

I think Paul is distancing himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church, to be clear that although they approved of his ministry, his real approval would always come from God. That it was God and not men that had appointed him to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. At the same time, the Jerusalem leaders were looked at as authority by most people, so it would be an advantage to have their support in the arguments he was presenting to the Galatians. Paul was all about the Gospel getting out. It wasn't about "who" was "allowing" it. He preached the truth under God's authority and would no doubt have done so without the Jerusalem leaders approval also. That they did approve only confirmed the truth that he did have. He didn't depend on their approval though.

[tammie7]

I think Paul wanted to distance his self because,he said they seems like leader and as people of important.

They entrusted him with the task of preaching to the Gentlie.

[rosegarden]

Q4. (Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?

4.a. Because his opponents in Galatia were claiming that their authority came from leaders in Jerusalem, when Paul knew his authority and revelation came from Jesus Christ.

b. Because he wanted the Galatians to know of their approval of his ministry. The apostles saw Paul and Barnabas as entrusted by God with a ministry to the Gentiles and as recipients of God's grace in the mission.

c. They finally were in agreement. Paul and the Apostles were recognized as equals in different fields. Peter to the Jews and Paul to the Gentiles. The offered each other the right hand of fellowship and agreed to take care of the poor.

[ross_laoshi]

Q4. (Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?

Paul wants to make it clear to the Galations that his his ministry and his approval come from God.

Though he writes of the Jerusalem church leaders approval of his ministry, he wants to make it clear that it's God's approval that matters. His argument is backed by God's approval.

[blezed]

Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)?

Paul distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church because they were claiming to get their authority from the Leaders of Jerusalem.

Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry?

Paul writes of their approval of his ministry because he wants us to know that his ministry came directly from God. He, also, wanted them to know that all believers are brothers and sisters in Christ.

How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?

Paul furthers his argument to the Galatians by pointing out the approval of the Jerusalem church.

[Jen<3]

* Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church?

I think Paul sort of distanced himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church to continue to stand by what he said earlier, that he was sent by the apostles or man but by Jesus Christ Himself!

* Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry?

I believe he wrote of their approval of his preaching to the Gentiles to show he wasn't just making this up, his doctrine was true and from God and they approved of it, they were in agreement with him.

* How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?

The Galatians see that the leaders in Jerusalem, even though Paul was not sent from them or under their teaching they approved of his message. This assures the Galatians church that his message was the true Gospel, otherwise the leaders in Jerusalem would dispute it.

[Old Jerry]

I think that Paul was trying to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church because he was trying to convince his opponents that he got his word from Jesus Himself. He wanted them to believe that it was Jesus that was putting the things on his heart that he was speaking to them and not just another man.

He wrote of their approval of his ministry because he wanted them to know that he wasn’t leading them down the wrong path. Even though he didn’t his word from them, they approved of his message making it possible for him to connect with his listeners.

[Commissioned]

Q4. (Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)?

I think that Paul himself from the Apostles of the Jerusalem church because he did not think that they offered

anything to his ministry. He has gotten the message which he preached from Jesus Himself.

Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry?

He writes their approval of his ministry because they were known as the head of the church at that time.

How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?

Paul was able to show the Gentiles that his ministry had the approval of the church in Jerusalem and that there was

harmony between the two groups.

[wilma m]

Q4. (Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?

I think that the people in Galatia might have thought that the leaders in Jerusalem had a higher status than Paul because they were living with Jesus. Paul was making a statement that they might look like the leaders, but that he (Paul) too got his appointment from Jesus himself and is just as much an apostle as Peter and James and the others. He then told them that the leaders recognise him that he was chosen by God to preach the good news to the gentiles while Peter was chosen to preach it to the Jews.

[Janissi]

(Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? Because the Judaizers claimed that their authority came from the leaders in Jerusalem. Since Paul was aposing the message that salvation comes through circumcision, he was careful to distance himself from anyone claiming that message. He wanted people to know the message he was preaching came from God and not man.

Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? It's as if he was saying, "Hey, we are on the same page in our beliefs." They support my message that faith in Jesus Christ alone saves, not the following of the law of circumcision.

How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter? He's saying that the authority (the Jerusalem Council) backs up what he's saying, thus giving him, Paul, credibility.

[haar]

Q4. (Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?

Paul seemed to distant himself from the Jerusalem Church because some of his distractors had implied that his gospel had its origin from the original apostles (at jerusalem). Paul tried to keep his distance from them to convice his enemies that whatever he was teaching was from God the Father and Jesus Christ.

He however at same time told whoever cared to listen that his teaching that was being questioned by some mischievious people was actually endorsed by the apostles at Jerusalem.

The approval of Paul's mission to the gentiles by the apostles would convince the Galatians that his gospel was genuine and the correct one. to be accepted.

[servant for Christ]

I think Paul distance himself because others were saying that they got their teaching from the other apostles. He had to prove that it was from God. He writes of their approval because he was preaching the same as they were. To further his argument Paul told the Galatians that God does not show favoritism to any person because of his or her heritage, reputation, position, or accomplishment. God sees and evaluates the heart, the inner person, and His favor rests upon those whose hearts are sincerely turned toward Him in love, faith, and purity.

[Eudora]

Q4. (Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?

Paul tells the Galatians in this letter that he was not concerned with those who had a reputation because God is not impressed with appearances and neither was he. He said that the other emissaries are teaching the same message and the only difference is that his is to the Gentiles, while there message is to the Jews. He says that James, Peter, and John—the pillars of the church—shook hands with him and Barnabas and that they recognized that his message was from God and they agreed with Paul’s ministry asking only one additional thing that they remember the poor, which Paul was only obliged to do since it was in his heart as well. I don’t see Paul distancing himself at all.

[leihaynes]

Q4. Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church? Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? How does this further his argument tothe Galatians in this letter?

Paul is trying to help the Galatians understand his authoritative position. And his credibility of his information. By both his brothers in Christ (James/Peter/John) and the Jerusalem leades, their acceptance of his teaching and preaching proves to the Galatians, that Paul's teaching of salvation comes directly from Christ Jesus.

[jahjanrod321@live.com]

Q3. (Galatians 2:1-3)

Paul is arguing that the Jerusalem leaders support his position on circumcision, rather than that of the Judaizers.

What is the significance of Paul's mention that Titus was not required to be circumcised?

The significance of Paul's mention that Titus was not required to be circumcised supports the fact that Titus was Greek, only Jewish males were required to be circumcised of the foreskin as per the Mosiac Law. It also supports Paul's authority of divine origin, that the gospel he preached is not of man but the revelation of Jesus Christ to Paul and that the Mosiac Law was not necessary requirement for salvation and inclusion in the church.

Paul reaffirms the authority of God in his ministry. He may appear to be distancing himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church, but rather he is making certain that the hearer understands that God's authority is supreme and he was not subject to Jerusalem's authority; that is, man's authority.

Paul clarified that he was called to minister to the Gentiles, and the leaders had salvation and therefore revelation to acknowledge that! Perhaps it was Paul credentialling the Jerusalem leaders - such was his certainty in the gospel- rather than the Paul being approved by the Jerusalem leaders. He was affirming to the Galations that the Jerusalem leaders had truth exposed and they were on the same team of God's grace; some ministering to the Jews, and Paul ministering to the Gentiles.

The fact that the sinner is called to repentance by grace, is our foundation. Paul was called by no man, appointed to ministry by no man. Therefore, this furthers his arguement of freedom to the Galations. Freedom comes from faith, not by law. Freedom comes when God calls you; you are therefore not subject to any man, but to the revelation of His Word.

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[glory]

Q4. (Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?

Paul was definitely not a people pleaser and kept his distance from the leaders of the Jerusalem church, even though he appreciated their approval of his ministry to the gentiles as being by grace only and not through law-keeping.I'm sure the Galatians were happy to know that Paul had the approval of the leaders of Jerusalem; it confirmed to them that we are saved by God's grace through faith in Christ alone.Paul knew Who had called him and therefore was confident in His calling, whether they liked him or not.

[Dew drenched]

Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?

Verse 2:2, 6, 9... “Those who seem” or are “reputed”

Paul is recognizing the leaders of the church in Jerusalem and honoring them as leaders; however in these verses he does show that he distanced himself from these reputable leaders. His commission and calling does not depend on them but it comes from the Lord himself.

The fact that he is independent of them in his commission and calling shows that they add nothing to his teaching and preaching. Yet, this teaching and preaching is recognized and endorsed by them.

This furthers his argument to the Galatians by showing that although his Gospel, which he preached, was independent from the Jerusalem leaders it was recognized, accepted and endorsed by them as being true and correct in every way, adding strength to his message. They gave him the right hand of fellowship and sent him out to the Gentiles with their approval.

[yankpee]

Q4(Galatians2;1-10)why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church(2:2,6,9)?. Because he want the Gentiles to understand the gospel also,. B,why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry?------ He want everybody to know, that his ministry came directly from God and all the believers are the same in Christ. C,How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?-----He want the Galatians to know that his ministry had the approval of the church in Jerusalem .

[wifee]

4a)His challengers in Galatia claimed their authority came from Jerusalem,Paul wanted to focus on mission from Jesus’ calling, not man’s decision.that Jesus his authority was sufficient for him & leaders approval didn’t add to his Gospel message.b)He knew righting about leaders acknowlegement /acceptance of his ministry to the Gentiles & Peter ministry to Jews, would have impact, as they were looked up to.This portrayed them as equals in apostolic positionc)The pillars James Peter & John meeting with Paul, both giving to the poor, indicated approval of their different ministries Christ died for all,rht hand of friendship pledges mutual friendship & fellowship.thus further cementing &demonstrating unity of inclusion in his Gospel of each united in Christ through the grace given to each.

[wifee]

4a)Paul wanted to focus on mission from Jesus’ revelation,His authority was sufficient for him & leaders approval didn’t add to his Gospel message,that Jesus’ death had set people free from circumcision etc.

b)He knew righting about leaders acknowlegement /acceptance of his ministry to the Gentiles & Peter ministry to Jews, would give credibilty,as they were looked to.There approval would enable growth in mission.This portrayed him equals in apostolic position with pillars James Peter & John, both giving to the poor, indicated approval of their different ministries.

c) Christ died for all,rht hand of friendship pledges mutual friendship & fellowship.thus further cementing &demonstrating unity of inclusion in his Gospel of each united in Christ through the grace given to each.Useful for countering any claims of spy’s.Galations had no reason to be led astray by those teaching different gospel.

[RD35]

Jesus had personally spoken to Paul and given him a separate ministry and so he distanced himself from other leaders. He wanted people to know that God had the final authority on him and not the leaders in Jerusalem.

At the same time he has written of their approval in order to show that the leaders approved of Gods revelations to him and his ministry which the Lord had given to him. He wanted to tell the Galatians that finally they were all doing the same work of Christ, some ministering to the Jews some to the gentiles.

[Craig]

Q4. (Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?     

 

 

In maintaining his distance from the other apostles Paul is stressing the fact that he received the gospel directly from Jesus Christ.  This was Paul's witness and testimony.  The Jerusalem leaders agreed that the gospel Paul was presenting was the same gospel they received from Jesus Christ and were teaching and preaching.   

 

I think it is important for Christians to be coworkers in Jesus Christ.  To acknowledge they are on the same page.  While Paul maintained independence, I believe he also wanted that kind of acknowlegment.   In verses 9&10, James, Peter, and John apparently pillars of the church, perceived that God was working through Paul, and gave him and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship in taking the gospel to the Gentiles.  This was not an official ordination, but an expression of their loving interest in Paul's work.  The only suggestion they made was that Paul and Barnabas should remember the poor, the very thing which Paul states he was eager to do.

   

 

 

 

[GoRaysXD]

"Q4. (Galatians 2:1-10) Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church (2:2, 6, 9)? Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry? How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why do you think Paul seems to distance himself from the leaders of the Jerusalem church? He distanced himself from those leaders because they had falsely led the people into thinking they had to be circumcised.

 

 

 

 

Why does he at the same time write of their approval of his ministry?  He wanted them to realize that He was sent by Jesus to them not from man.

 

 

How does this further his argument to the Galatians in this letter?  He wants to teach them the knowledge that he was given and the grace he had received, and that Jesus was sent to all men not just the Jews.

 

 

 

[Thanking Joan]

Paul distanced himself from the Jerusalem church because he wanted to preach his Gospel independently and not as teaching and laws from the Jews.

He writes for the approval of his ministry so that he is sure that they will accept his Gospel of truth.

He furthurs his argument by saying just as God chose Peter to be an apostle to the Jews he was chosen to be a apostle to the Gentiles and God is at work in his ministry.