Galatians Chapter 2

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).