Galatians 2:1-16 - We Must Defend the Gospel
Walking Straight toward Gospel Truth
What is the gospel and how does it shape life? In Galatians 2:11-16 Christians are not only given the meaning of the gospel; they are also shown how the gospel shapes all of life.
Galatians 2:11-21
This article offers some expository notes on Galatians 2:11-21.
Galatians 2:1-5
This article offers some expository notes on Galatians 2:1-5.
Pistis Christou in Galatians 2:16: Clarification from 3:1-6
Grammar alone is inadequate to determine the meaning of "pistis Christou" in the letter to the Galatians. Does it mean "faith in Christ" or "faithfulness of Christ"? This article wants to offer an exegesis of Galatians 3:1-6 to better understand its meaning in Galatians 2:16. The conclusion of the author is that it refers to the faith of men in Christ.
Pistis Christou in Galatians: The Connection to Habakkuk 2:4
What is the function of the phrases that refer to faith in Paul's argument in Galatians 2-Galatians 3? This essay considers how the way that Habakkuk 2:4 refers to faith can inform our understanding of Galatians and the "pistis Christou" debate.
The Ethnic Conflict in Early Christianity: An Appraisal of Bauckham's Proposal on the Antioch Crisis and the Jerusalem Council
What was the nature of the ethnic conflict in early Christianity? Bennema examines how the early church approached one instance of ethnic conflict, that of admitting Gentiles into the people of God—the Antioch crisis (Galatians 2) and the Jerusalem council (Acts 15).
A Note on Galatians 2:3-8
This paper responds to the thesis that Galatians 2:3-8 should be read as an interpolation by Titus.
The Relationship of Galatians 2:1-10 and Acts 15:1-35 – Two Neglected Arguments
This essay focuses on the chronology of the life of Paul. The role of Galatians 2:1-10 and Acts 15:1-35 is explored.
The Centrality of the Gospel
From Galatians 2:14 this article shows that all of life should be in line with the gospel. However, moralism and relativism steal this call from believers.
The All-Sufficiency of Christ
Jesus Christ is all we need for justification before God. Jesus has provided substitutionary atonement and righteousness for us. The author also discusses Galatians 2:20.