Understanding Paul's Authority and Gospel in Galatians
Delve into the study of Paul's authority and the authenticity of his gospel according to the book of Galatians. Explore the evidence of his transformation, his acknowledgment by other apostles, and the divine origin of his message. Witness the confrontations and examples that shape Paul's role in early Christianity.
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Was I Wrong? Paul s Authority and Gospel Galatians 1:11 2:14
From God, not Men! 1:1-10 - Defense 1:11-2:14 Evidence
Timeline (Acts) 1. Damascus (9:1-25) 2. Arabia (9:23-25; Gal. 1:17) 3. Damascus (Gal. 1:17) 4. Jerusalem 15 days (9:26-29; Gal. 1:18) 5. Tarsus (Syria) (9:30; Gal. 1:21) (7 years?) 6. Antioch (11:19-26) 7. Jerusalem (11:30; Gal. 2:1-10) 8. Antioch (12:25-13:1) 9. 1stJourney (13-14) 10.Peter (Gal. 2:11f) 11.Galatians written 12.Jerusalem (15:1-29)
Galatians 1:11 2:14 His Authority His Gospel His Examples (Confrontation)
His Authority A. Evidenced by his change in life The Old Paul vs. the New Paul
Evidence: His Change in Life Old Paul (Saul) Authority from men Traditions of men Pleased men Persecuted the Faith New Paul Authority from God Revelation from God Pleased God Preached the Faith
His Authority B. Acknowledged by the other apostles seeing (2:7), recognizing (9) Right Hand of Fellowship
His Gospel A. Not from men I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it (1:12)
His Gospel A. Not from men those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me (2:6)
His Gospel B. From God I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ (1:12)
His Gospel B. From God I had been entrusted with the gospel just like Peter (2:7-8)
His Examples A. In Jerusalem (2:1-5) Paul went to them Paul stood firm
His Examples B. In Antioch (2:11-14) Paul confronted Peter Peter stood condemned
Paul Confronted Peter What had Peter done? Ate with Gentiles Acts 10-11 Peer pressure (fear) Yielded & others followed
Paul Confronted Peter Paul opposed Peter to stand against resistance to an attack a counter-attack
Paul Confronted Peter Paul opposed Peter An attack on the truth of the gospel! (5, 14) Eph. 2-3
The whole principle of grace was at stake. The logical outcome of Peter s conduct was to make Jews out of Gentile Christians or else force the creation of a Gentile church alongside the Jewish church, which would break the unity of the body of Christ. So the truth of the Gospel was involved. Wycliffe Bible Commentary, p1289
Peter Stood Condemned 1. Peter acted in fear, not on principle 1 Cor. 9:19-23 Do I seek to please men, or God?
Peter Stood Condemned 2. Peter was hypocritical, not just inconsistent
Peter Stood Condemned 2. Peter was hypocritical, not just inconsistent I may not be aware that what I do is not in line with what I say I believe
Peter Stood Condemned 2. Peter was hypocritical, not just inconsistent I know full well what is true, but I act counter to what is true
Peter Stood Condemned 2. Peter was hypocritical, not just inconsistent Am I hypocritical? (Ps. 139) Am I inconsistent? (Phil. 1:9-11)
Peter Stood Condemned 3. Peter was leading others astray Even Barnabas! 1 Tim. 5:19-21 Others follow me? (1 Cor 11:1)
Are We to Confront? Admonish one another Rom. 15:14; Col. 3:16; 1 Thess. 5:14; 2 Thess. 3:14-15; Titus 3:10-11
How Are We to Confront? IN LOVE! With humility With conviction (not preference) In God s way (Matt. 18:15-17)
