BIBLE STUDY WITH ME | Galatians 2

[@kacinicole]

One question I am focusing on from this study: are my own personal goals and interests directing my life, or am I allowing Jesus to direct and empower every aspect of my life? 🙌🏼✨What verse(s) stood out to you most?

[@adventureinlife7700]

Got a little hung up on the first question there. My gut reaction was this: "Wait a minute... are not our interests and goals an aspect of our life?" So if I'm allowing Jesus to direct every aspect of my life then at that point my interests and goals will be things that do not go against Jesus. And thus I a can have a goal in continuing to better myself every day as a man of God so that some day my interest in finding a Godly woman to marry could be met. Although I can see how a person's interests and goals could direct a person's life down the wrong paths if their relationship with Jesus was not very strong or nonexistent.

[@adventureinlife7700]

For me chapter two conveys a common urgency the people had back then, and even some to this day, to hold dear to and follow tradition. I personally don't have a strong need to hold on to traditions. But I do have a couple old, not from God, ways of thinking that I have struggled to get ride of for a while now. Looks like I may need a bit... a lot more of the Water of Life to be poured over me to soften up this hard clay. 😅

[@adventureinlife7700]

As for a verse that stood out to me. Galatians 2:14 stood out to me. Because it reminded me of Matthew 7:5 "You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye." Also at the end of verse 14 where it says “If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?” It implies that if he was living as a Jew, being Jew, it would be acceptable for him to ...force... the Gentiles to live like Jews. I've got nine other translations of the Bible and over half of them use the word force. I'm hoping there is something amiss in the translation here because forcing people, against their will, to live a Godly life is not how Jesus would have us spread His Gospel. I've searched through all my Bible Commentary books and could not find any clarification on this verse. Perhaps you or someone here could shed some light on this verse. Or at least sees this verse in a different light.

[@roselnagtalon6738]

Please refer to my comment. Be careful and pray to see the truth of this epistle. You have to read first the old testament to have a better understanding.

[@sistasunshinesmith8149]

Yes or No: are you lying to yourself? do you believe God has a plan for you? Has God shown you He has you & loves you & gives joy comfort strength calm even in and through your time of sorrow? are you pretending to be a Christian? are you listening for and hearing God's word/voice? are you being honest with God, yourself, & others? do you have a heart for God? will you allow God to kill you? The heart of the matter...is the heart of the matter! Book of 1st Corinthians chapter 15

[@SmallBlock67]

I've been listening to you every morning. I'm 56 years old. And I really like what you're doing. Thank you

[@carleybarnes4365]

As someone who a couple months started growing their relationship with God again after many years of not putting God first this is so inspiring.

[@kacinicole]

Praise God! I'm so happy you're going through the study with me 😊

[@bethanyclark9105]

the way you pulled this chapter apart shed light on so many important, encouraging things I had never noticed before. thank you so much for sharing!

[@kacinicole]

Ah I'm so glad it was helpful! I definitely learned so many new things that I hadn't caught before from studying it this time as well. So happy to be going through it together! 🙌🏼

[@mscoffeeplans]

God bless you Kaci; thank you once again for this series. I found that the way you broke this down has helped so much in understanding the chapter we are digging in. Please if possible break it down like this from this video forward. Please keep these coming; they help me so much in my spiritual journey.

[@kacinicole]

V S I’m so glad it was helpful! As for how I broke it down, did you feel I broke it down differently in this video versus the others in a way that was more helpful? Excited to keep going with this study 😊

[@mscoffeeplans]

@@kacinicole I feel like it was! And for that reason, I feel like it was way more helpful, the way you took time to read the whole passage. The way you focused the camera on your journal and what you wrote. I don't know but it felt less rushed and more in-depth. Thank you, and please keep these videos coming. God bless you, love!

[@whit9676]

Verse 20-21 stood out for me, I learnt that Christ directs our lives and we do good works not in order to be saved but because we have been saved by Jesus Christ 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jenniferbruiners7511]

Hi Kaci. I got saved 3 years ago. I ask the Holy spirit to guide me to a KZbin video, and to open up my understanding about the word of God. I am so thankful for your bible study videos. God is really using you to the extention of His Kingdom. I have a better understanding now, and can do it in my own time. A Big thanks

[@KeepingWatch95]

John 10:27 *My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:* _Follow Jesus' teachings._ _Jesus' words are brought to remembrance by the Holy Spirit._ John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.* John 14:24 *He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings:* and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. John 14:25 *These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.* John 14:26 *But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost,* whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, *and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.* _The things Jesus spoken being yet present with his disciples, are brought to remembrance by the Holy Spirit._ _The words Jesus spoke unto his disciples “being yet present” with them are recorded within the four Gospels; _*_Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John._*

[@dorisdancy609]

Thank you for helping me understand this Book of the Bible so much better. The last two verses were the ones that impacted me the most especially the portion that reaffirms that we "live by faith." This reminded me so much of Beth Moore's teaching that we must not only believe in God, but that we must BELIEVE HIM. All of this is so powerful, and I am grateful for these lessons. Thank you.

[@aideneury9505]

Hey Kaci, I truly believe God has sent me to you. I have been saved by God and see him as my Lord and Savior Now on March 5th of this year and just having him in my life is the best thing I could have ever done. I don't deserve all his grace but he loves us all and wants the best for all of us and I am thankful for him everyday. The verse that stood out to me was part of your study at the end stating, "It is no longer I who live, but christ who lives in me." That was one of the quotes that popped up to me when I was saved. Wow, he's amazing. Please continue to give us these bible studies. I see you only have three of the books, and I just don't want to stop. You are amazing at breaking everything down and I just love learning by you. Have a blessed night.

[@tinarebmann8406]

Thankyou for this study. My ladies group found you last week when we were looking for chapter 2 of the Galatians study I thought we were doing. I guess that person wanted people to buy the rest of her study, and it wasn't working so, now we were led to you. I love how comprehensive your study is, that you reference other books in the Bible and other studies on Galatians. You are much appreciated, (yes, liked and followed) and invited into the living room with the 4 or 5 of us for at least the next 4 weeks of this study.

[@KeepingWatch95]

In the Gospels, Jesus' instructions (the RISEN Messiah's instructions) and his foretelling given to his true disciples, sheds much light on the claims made in the letter of 2 Galatians. Jesus instructed and foretold what would take place with his disciples... Paul made false claims against Jesus foretelling.

[@esmeetevaarwerk]

Thank you so much for your Bible study series! It not only teaches me something about the specific chapters you're reading, but teaches me how to study a Bible text in depth in general which is very helpful overall!

[@kacinicole]

Ah that is so amazing, thank you for this comment Esmee! I'm so glad the videos have been helpful 😊

[@shaylakreh8]

I used your video as a refresh after studying Gal 2 and it really helped to soak in the scripture! I can't wait to use your other Gal videos as I study! One verse that clung to my mind was: Gal 2:18 "For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor." My mind instantly said "We only have one redeemer" By grace we are saved not by trying to redeem ourselves in some way. In my region, a lot of preachers push fire and brimstone forgetting that God's grace is the only way. It's refreshing to be reminded that if our heart is where it should be everything else will fall into place.

[@KeepingWatch95]

_Follow Jesus. Not Paul._

[@KeepingWatch95]

_In the gospels the RISEN Messiah gave instructions, and gave a foretelling to his true disciples._ _Paul (in his letter 2 Galatians) made false claims against the RISEN Messiah's foretelling._

[@ritadawson110]

Love her teachings. So easy to understand

[@sandraxo8819]

You have no idea how much I needed this right now. Such perfect timing!

[@kacinicole]

Praise God! He knows 🙌🏼

[@jenniferyasey3822]

I just found you yesterday while I was doing a devotion on Galatians 2:16 Justified by Faith. Your video on Galatians 2 helped me so much to understand in depth that we are Justified by Faith alone.. Thank you so much Kaci ,I look forward for the Galatians 3. God bless

[@ExNihiloHealth]

Kaci, great to see people like yourself walking through the scriptures on KZbin. Continue to keep up the great work. Christ-centered as well. Bravo

[@kacinicole]

Thank you so much! I love getting to make these Bible study videos and really appreciate the encouraging feedback!

[@ExNihiloHealth]

@@kacinicole Awesome

[@yohannnesayelehmariam9185]

really very incredible may the almighty God give you more grace in jesus name

[@ksys0226]

Thank you so much for all the work you put in your videos! I recently found you and it is SUCH a blessing

[@momentswithgod9032]

Just saw this post and got excited. Thank you for your persistent persistent hard work.👍💗

[@kacinicole]

Aw thank you so much! 😊

[@winteriebloom8988]

Just felt like I should start reading Galatians. I've always prayed for God to be with me but I rarely spent time with Him through reading His word. Thank you for these videos they are really helpful for me to understand the chapters.

[@KeepingWatch95]

John 10:27 *My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:* _Follow Jesus' teachings._ _Jesus' words are brought to remembrance by the Holy Spirit._ John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.* John 14:24 *He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings:* and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. John 14:25 *These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.* John 14:26 *But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost,* whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, *and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.* _The things Jesus spoken being yet present with his disciples, are brought to remembrance by the Holy Spirit._ _The words Jesus spoke unto his disciples “being yet present” with them are recorded within the four Gospels; _*_Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John._*

[@johnmartin5257]

I loved this study of Galatians two. I think it’s such a valuable and important reminder that we cannot earn our way into heaven as Paul points out. It’s only through Faith and trust in Jesus Christ that we are saved.

[@kacinicole]

Yes and amen 👏🏼

[@phindilendobela4982]

Your studies are so helpful. Love from South Africa ❤

[@blueyezzz]

Wonderful bible study! I loved it and enjoyed it! God bless you and please continue !

[@akumubellamy]

Blessed by the study... May God bless you for this great work.

[@johnmartin5257]

I enjoyed this second chapter of Galatians also. I love the points at the end about being careful to totally trust in the Lord and to remind ourselves through daily practice in prayer that we can’t earn our way into heaven- The only way is through Jesus’s gift to us from the cross. Thank you 😊

[@kacinicole]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts - and AMEN!

[@tiffanysquire3838]

Thank you for these studies. They help me so much.❤

[@laurenelizabeth9091]

I was really struggling with comprehending this chapter so thank you so much for this!

[@lindadevito7363]

This is a great tool for me,I am studying Galatians now....thankyou

[@chrissyaliciaa3651]

Amazing! Love this bible study. Galatians is such an awesome book in the Bible.

[@kacinicole]

It really is! So glad you are joining for the study 🙌🏼

[@nicholewalker8592]

What stood out to me was verse 15 and I didn't know that cephas was name Peter and got confused when when they said peter then cephas. I learned something new.

[@kacinicole]

Yay, I'm so glad! That was new for me too!

[@thongerlilong4818]

So glad to stumble on you and your awesome channel. My new bible study teacher.🤗Thankyou. Keep it up.

[@katterinreyes5040]

I’m new to this but I love your videos very informative and understanding. Thank you

[@shaniquewright3888]

These are lovely! Thank you

[@Sabgoed]

wow 2:20 that hit me . thank you

[@bethprather9241]

I love Galations and the part about Peter first eating with the Gentiles but then drew back when "certain men" ... The Jewish ones , the NIV Calls "the circumsized group.". Reminds me of how we are guilty or can be in sitting with the right crowd or popular bunch because we are worried about what they will think if we are hanging out with others.. Peter goes to sit with them to fit in too . LIKE a polular group...LOL Also James, Peter, and John were esteemed as pillars , had given Paul the hand of fellowship. So Peter and Ive heard this preached too is also suppose to have more knowledge of Jesus and the Gospel and he was a pillar and Paul still stood his ground over the hypocrisy of it all. We are all a mess but this story is just a good one. It is like fitting in at the country club or on Gossip Girl.. We all can learn from this scripture... For sure... PAUL iS A SPITFIRE AND NOT A PEOPLE pleaser...❤❤

[@bethprather9241]

Romans 7... Paul also tells the Romans and us why we have the law.. It is a great chapter too

[@faithbrubacher7354]

Such an amazing study! So freeing! Thankyou for what you put into these studies!

[@lagg-alot8308]

Hi. My 1st time checking out your bible study.

[@evetted21]

Thank you for sharing your bible study it is very helpful for me because I have difficulty with reading so you are a blessing by God.

[@kacinicole]

I am SO happy it's been helpful!

[@brenda91531]

Awesome teaching ❤️

[@kacinicole]

I'm so glad you liked the video 💛

[@Bettysmiles]

19. Knowing that a mean is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ.

[@kacinicole]

Amen! In Christ alone 🙌🏼

[@faith-bl6in]

Thank you!

[@user-grace622]

Thank you so much for this it's really help full for me 😊💞💗

[@Zz-lm1no]

Ty kaci praying for u!

[@kacinicole]

I always appreciate prayer - thank you so much!

[@walkbyfaith2874]

The law could not save us, it just shine the light on our sins. Jesus came to fulfill the law.

[@996917]

Thanks so much!

[@naseebah5506]

All we can do is seek God’s forgiveness and ask for guidance. Ameen.

[@kacinicole]

Yes! Thankful that when we ask, He is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us!

[@annalisagreen97]

Question, where did you get your commentary Bible? I want to purchase one for myself, but I don’t know what to get. I’ve watched your Bible Study videos and I like yours. But could you tell me some things that you like about yours?

[@marialuisaantazo6469]

Thank you for sharing, can you please let me know what commentary book you are using? Thank you

[@rebecasparaco3925]

love this! learned a lot! Thanks

[@kacinicole]

Praise God!!!

[@theboldencourager5919]

“For if I start over and reconstruct the old religious system that I have torn down with the message of grace, I will appear to be one who turns his back on the truth.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭2:18‬ ‭TPT‬‬ I like how the passion translation words how it would like turning our back to the truth when we turn away from grace. Great study! Thank you ☺️

[@iamzionrainey]

Heyyy nowww 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@tc8404]

Please share what the exact brand/ name of the commentary you were using ?

[@مريِم-ص6ع7ق]

❤❤❤😍😍🥰انا اتابعك من العراق

[@susannamaine9238]

I found that even in our walk with God we can go the wrong way like Peter did and just as Paul said in Galatians 1 he's doing it for God's approval not man so we should live not following God on time and hiding so people don't say anything wrong about us because it's about God

[@bluesky7437]

Where can I find the commentary book your reading ?

[@bonniecarlstrom6014]

What study bible are you using?

[@sandipierce302]

I Like to Know What Commentary Do You Use For Your Bible Study

[@kacinicole]

I have the study Bible I use linked in the video description 😊

[@revcota5580]

What Bible are you studying from

[@messengerisrael3817]

GALATIANS 2:1-21 EXPLAINED : 1.Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. PAUL WENT UP TO JERUSALEM AGAIN , AND TOOK TITUS WITH HIM . TITUS IS A GENTILE , AND WAS A STUDENT OF THE APOSTLE PAUL LIKE TIMOTHY . 2.And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. WHEN PAUL SAID THAT HE COMMUNICATED UNTO THEM THAT GOSPEL WHICH HE PREACH AMONG THE GENTILES , HE WAS TALKING ABOUT THE ISRAELITES IN JERUSALEM WHO DID NOT BELIEVED THAT JESUS WAS THE BLESSING TO ALL FAMILIES OF THE EARTH ; THE SIN SACRIFICE TO TAKE AWAY THE SIN OF THE FIRST DEATH ( THE GRAVE ) ; ALSO TO TAKE AWAY THE SIN OF THE SECOND DEATH ( THE LAKE OF FIRE ) THROUGH FAITH . JESUS IS THE MEDIATOR OF THE COVENANT BETWEEN THE FATHER AND THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL , AS MOSES WAS THE MEDIATOR AT MOUNT SINAI . WHEN THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL BEGIN TO TRANSGRESS HIS LAWS IN THE WILDERNESS , AND NOT REPENT BY FAITH , A SIN SACRIFICE LAW OF ATONEMENT WAS GIVEN TO THEM THROUGH THEIR MEDIATOR MOSES FOR THEIR FLESH/BODY ; SO GOD WOULD NOT KILL THEM . THIS LAW WAS CALLED THE LAW OF ANIMAL SACRIFICE & OBLATIONS ; WHICH COULD NOT FORGIVE OR CIRCUMCISE YOU OF HEART/SPIRIT ; ONLY CIRCUMCISED THE FLESH/BODY ; IT WAS NOT OF FAITH , BUT WORKS . TO BE FORGIVEN OF GOD , YOU MUST LIVE BY FAITH ; WHICH IS REPENTING OF YOUR SINS WITH A SORROWFUL HEART ( MIND ) LIKE KING DAVID , THEN BELIEVING BY OBEDIENCE ; WHICH IS KEEPING YOUR MEDIATOR JESUS CHRIST COMMANDMENTS ; WHICH HE RECEIVED FROM THE FATHER ;WHICH CIRCUMCISE YOU OF HEART/SPIRIT . WHEN JESUS FIRST BEGIN HIS MINISTRY , THIS IS WHAT HE SAID : MARK 1:14-15 , " 14.Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. JESUS CHRIST REPLACED THE SACRIFICES & OBLATIONS FOR SIN UNDER THE MEDIATOR MOSES , BY HIS BLOOD THROUGH FAITH ; WHICH IS REPENTING AND OBEYING THE GOSPEL ; WHICH ARE THE WORDS , OR COMMANDMENTS OF THE FATHER . DANIEL 9:27 , " 27.And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. REMEMBER , THE SIN SACRIFICE LAW OF ATONEMENT AGAINST THE FATHER'S LAWS OR COMMANDMENTS , COMES THROUGH A MEDIATOR ( MOSES OR JESUS CHRIST ) , UNDER A PRIESTHOOD ( LEVITICUS OR MELCHISEDEC ) . 3But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: ISRAEL IS THE ONLY NATION ( FAMILY OF PEOPLE ) TO HAVE EVER RECEIVED THE LAW OF ANIMAL SACRIFICE & OBLATIONS ; OR THE CIRCUMCISION OF FLESH/BODY FOR SIN , UNDER THEIR MEDIATOR MOSES ; THROUGH THE PRIESTHOOD OF LEVITICUS IN THE WILDERNESS . THE PEDIGREE OF YOUR FAMILY ( NATION ) IS DETERMINED BY YOUR FATHER ; IF TITUS FATHER IS A GREEK , THEN THE OFFSPRING IS GREEK . NUMBERS 1:18 , " 18.And they assembled all the congregation together on the first day of the second month, and they declared their pedigrees after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, by their polls. THE ISRAELITES CONTINUED IN THE ANIMAL SACRIFICE & OBLATIONS , NOT OF SIN , BUT FOR CLEANING THE FLESH/BODY , WHEN IT BECOMES UNCLEAN DUE TO TOUCHING A DEAD BODY , WOMAN AFTER HER MONTLY , PURIFICATION . AT THE JERUSALEM COUNCIL IN ACTS 15 , IT WAS DECIDED THAT THE GENTILES WOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE CIRCUMCISED AS OF THE MANNER OF MOSES , OF GO THROUGH THE LAW OF SNIMAL SACRIFICE FOR THE CLEANING OF THE BODY . THE APOSTLE PAUL WOULD NOT CIRCUMCISE TITUS OF THE CIRCUMCISION OF FLESH/BODY , OR THE ANIMAL SACRIFICE , LIKE HE DID TIMOTHY IN ACTS 16 . IN ACTS 16 , THE JERUSALEM COUNCIL HAD JUST DECIDED THAT THE GENTILES WOULD NOT GO THROUGH THE CIRCUMCISION OF FLESH/BODY , OR CIRCUMCION AS THE MANNER OF MOSES : THE JEWS IN LYSTRA WOULD NOT HAVE ALLOWED PAUL TO BRING TIMOTHY INTO THEIR QUARTERS ; BECAUSE EVERYTHING HE TOUCHED WOULD HAVE APPEARED UNCLEAN TO THEM . MANY YEARS LATER , PAUL WOULD NOT CIRCUMCISE TITUS OF THE ANIMAL SACRIFICE & OBLATIONS ; WHICH THESE JEWS HOPED THAT HE WOULD . 4And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: THE LIBERTY IN CHRIST JESUS IS REPENTING OF YOUR SINS WITH A SORROWFUL HEART , THEN BELIEVING BY OBEDIENCE ; WHICH IS KEEPING YOUR MEDIATOR JESUS CHRIST COMMANDMENTS ; WHICH HE RECEIVED FROM THE FATHER ; WHICH IS THE LAW OF LIBERTY/LAW OF GRACE/CIRCUMCISION OF HEART/SPIRIT FOR SIN/LAW OF RIGHTEOUSNESS/LAW OF FAITH . THE BONDAGE THAT PAUL IS TALKING ABOUT , IS THROUGH THE SIN SACRIFICE OF ATONEMENT OF THE ANIMAL SACRIFICE , UNDER THE PRIESTHOOD OF LEVITICUS . 5To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you. WHAT IS THE GOSPEL ? THE GOSPEL IS THE WORDS OF THE FATHER , KEEPING HIS COMMANDMENTS . HEBREWS 1:1-2 , " 1.God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; HEBREWS 4:1-2 , " 1.Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. GALATIANS 3:8 , " 8.And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. JESUS CRIST GAVE THE SAME INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PEOPLE AS THE PROPHETS ; THE LAWS OF THE FATHER . 6But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me: BECAUSE ISRAEL IS THE ONLY NATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE FATHER , MANY BELIEVED THAT SALVATION WAS ONLY FOR ISRAEL , NOT ALSO FOR THE OTHER SONS OF ADAM . 7But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; EPHESIANS 2:11-22 , " 11.Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: 13But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. 14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 15Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

[@KeepingWatch95]

(edited) GALATIANS EXPLAINED ??? _Galatians is the writings of a confessed Pharisee. In this letter to the Galatians this Pharisee tells lies and to usurp authority to himself and to his companions._ _You comment end with qoutes from Ephesians. Which is also the writings of the same confessed Pharisee._ _In his letter to the Ephesians Paul falsely claims to be an apostle._ _Later in his letter 2 Timothy Paul testifies that all they of Asia had turned away from him._ _You should follow Jesus' teachings._ _Paul's letters go against the RISEN Messiah's instructions and foretelling of what would take place with his true followers and his true disciples._ Matthew 28:16 Then *the eleven disciples* went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. Matthew 28:17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. Matthew 28:18 And *Jesus came and spake unto them,* saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Matthew 28:19 *Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,* baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matthew 28:20 *Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.*

[@messengerisrael3817]

@@KeepingWatch95 WHAT IS A DISCIPLE ? WHAT IS AN APOSTLE ? WHEN JESUS WAS ON THIS EARTH IN FLESH & BLOOD , THEY WERE CALLED DISCIPLES ( STUDENTS OF CHRIST ) . AFTER JESUS RETURNED TO THE THIRD HEAVEN , THEY ARE CALLED APOSTLES ( TEACHERS OF CHRIST ) . ACTS 9:10-22 , " 10.And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, 12And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. 13Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: 14And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. 15But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. 17And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. 18And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. 19And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. 20And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. 21But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? 22But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. 2 PETER 3:15-16 , " 15.And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; 16As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. WHY WOULD PETER CALL PAUL HIS BELOVED BROTHER , IF HE WAS NOT A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST ? IT'S YOUR FREE WILL TO BELIEVE WHATEVER YOU WANT ; BUT EVERY IDLE WORD YOU SAY , YOU WILL HAVE TO GIVE AN ACCOUNT OF IT ON THE DAY OF JUDGMENT . SHALOM !

[@KeepingWatch95]

@@messengerisrael3817 _It appears you do not contest that Paul was a Pharisee. _

[@KeepingWatch95]

@@messengerisrael3817 _A disciple is someone who continues in the Messiah's word..._ John 8:31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

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@@messengerisrael3817 _Apostle means "messenger, he that is sent"_ G652 ἀπόστολος apostolos ap-os'-tol-os From G649; a delegate; specifically an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ (“apostle”), (with miraculous powers): - apostle, messenger, he that is sent. _Paul was neither a dsicple nor an apostle of Jesus._ _Per the gospels._ _Also per acts._ _Also per Revelation._

[@brianag1175]

I dont understand paul and why he had the authority to say who was practicing truly vs who wasnt. I'm not Christian but I'm interested in it and want to know more. Why does he have his own book? Why did he supposedly know best? Who was he?

[@brianag1175]

Also, disclaimer, I dont mean to come across as rude. I truly dont know and want to learn

[@nahomtesfshet269]

Hello do u still need help

[@brianag1175]

Yes please

[@nahomtesfshet269]

@@brianag1175 ok no problem so Paul is an apostle that God chose to spread his message like the others. But each apostle has a story to them like Paul he was a persecutor of Christians and hated Christianity and condemned them but one day Jesus Christ came to him and said why do you persecut me at that time Paul saw he was in the wrong and Jesus Christ took him in and made him a changed man he went from putting Christians to jail to writing 13 books in the Bible. There are many reasons why God chose him but main one was that Jesus Christ can change any sinner no matter what you did.accept Jesus Christ in your life and see for yourself. Paul became a Godly man and was an example for many others, he guided many people to Christianity and by not by his power but the power of Gods spirt who spoke through him.hope this helped if you need any more question you can ask me

[@nahomtesfshet269]

@@brianag1175 also read the book of acts where it talks about Paul God bless you

[@jorgejanephotography58]

Peter is not the rock so much as his confession..

[@roselnagtalon6738]

This narrative hapoened in Acts 15. The James referred to in Galatians was not the author of the "book of James". This James was the brother of John. While the author is the half brothet of Jesus Christ. The law referred here was about circumcision, so relevance in celebrating the Feast of Passover in Ex 12:48, a ceremonial law that if a stranger/ gentile who wishes to participate in any Jewish they should be circumcised first. “And when a stranger dwells with you and wants to keep the Passover to the Lord, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as a native of the land. For no uncircumcised person shall eat it.” - Exo 12:48 (NKJV) Which apparently dispute by Paul that what matter is tge circumcision of the heart rather of the flesh. “And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live.”- Deu 30:6 (NKJV) And this circumcision of the heart is by believing in or having faith in Jesus Christ. Rom 2:24-29 (NKJV) ²⁴ For "the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you," as it is written.²⁵ For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.²⁶ Therefore, if an uncircumcised man keeps the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision?²⁷ And will not the physically uncircumcised, if he fulfills the law, judge you who, even with your written code and circumcision, are a transgressor of the law?²⁸ For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh;²⁹ but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.

[@jorgejanephotography58]

Jesus did not refer to Peter as the rock in Mathew I think you need to look at that commentary again

[@KeepingWatch95]

Paul, in his letter 2 Galatians, makes false claims against the RISEN Messiah's foretelling given in the gospels to his true disciples. _Paul's claims are false..._ Galatians 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; Galatians 2:8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:) Galatians 2:9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; *that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.* _Jesus' foretelling is true..._ Matthew 28:16 Then *the eleven disciples* went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. Matthew 28:17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. Matthew 28:18 And *Jesus came and spake unto them,* saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Matthew 28:19 *Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,* baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matthew 28:20 *Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.*

[@jorgejanephotography58]

Peter's confession of the diety of Christ is the rock he will build the church on not Peter himself. Him being the son of God is the rock he will build the church on and hell will never destroy the church that Jesus is the head or the rock of..

[@roselnagtalon6738]

2Peter 3:15-16 -as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, ¹⁶ as also in ALL his EPISTLES, speaking in them of these things, in which are SOME THINGS HARD TO UNDERSTAND , which UNTAUGHT and UNSTABLE people TWIST to their own destruction, AS THEY DO ALSO TO THE REST OF THE SCRIPTURES.

[@goldendream2439]

speak slowly sis