Paul writes about his second trip to Jerusalem and about his rebuke of Peter.

Galatians 2:1-21

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SECTION OUTLINE TWO (GALATIANS 2)

Paul writes about his second trip to Jerusalem and about his rebuke of Peter.

I. The Reception of Paul in Jerusalem (2:1–10): Paul, accompanied by Barnabas and Titus, visited Jerusalem for a second time, 14 years after his first visit.

A. The reason for the visit (2:1–2): It was to confer with the Christian leaders there concerning Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles.

B. The results of their visit (2:3–10)

1. Paul and the leaders (2:3, 6–10)

a. The leaders agreed with Paul that Titus should not be circumcised (2:3).

b. The leaders accepted Paul as a coworker (2:6–10).

2. Paul and the legalizers (2:4–5): They made an unsuccessful attempt to push their legalism upon him.

II. The Rebuke by Paul in Antioch (2:11–21)

A. The need for Paul’s rebuke (2:11–13): Peter was refusing to fellowship with saved but uncircumcised Gentiles.

B. The nature of Paul’s rebuke (2:14–21)

1. The contents (2:14–18): He reminded Peter that it is faith, not circumcision, that saves both Jews and Gentiles.

2. The conclusion (2:19–21)

a. All believers have been crucified with Christ (2:19–20a).

b. All believers are to live by the faith of the indwelling Christ (2:20b–21).

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PRAYER: In the Name of Jesus.