Bible Study: Galatians Part II

Gal 1:6-2:16

Examine with us the evidence that Galatians was an early epistle of Paul, and perhaps the first epistle put into circulation as scripture. We'll also look at the whether or not there were 2 different gospels being preached to the Galatians, (one by Paul, and another "perverted" gospel).

See how Paul's letters contain a consistent theme warning against false teachers and false doctrine, as well and a consistent defense of the ministry he received "not after man", but "by revelation of Jesus Christ". We also look at Paul's visits to Jerusalem: how many were there to this point, and what were the pertinent events of each?

We ask and answer: hat is an apostle? How many apostles were there? how many at Jerusalem? how many with Paul? And were all the apostles teaching salvation by, and obedience to Christ in the same way? Why does Paul say that the apostles he met with "seemed to be somewhat.... and seemed to be pillars"? And why does Paul paraphrase the letter from the twelve issued from the so called Jerusalem Council instead of quoting it? And why does he later contradict it? Who were "the circumcision" that Peter and the twelve agreed to minister to in Jerusalem, versus "the uncircumcision" Paul was sent to minister across the world after the so called Jerusalem Council?

And finally, can Paul's admonition of Peter in Antioch for refusing to eat with his converts clarify what the gospel is for today? and how it differs from the gospel preached by Peter and the 12 from Pentecost through the middle of Acts? Is it grace or law? Is it faith or works? Or is it some combination?