Galatians 2

Question 1

How long was it before Paul returned to Jerusalem? Who went with him? v.1:1

Answer 1

• Fourteen years
• Barnabas and Titus

Question 2

What did some who were secretly brought in to the Jerusalem meeting try to get Paul to do? Did Paul submit to their command? v.2:3-5

Answer 2

Pressure to have Titus circumcised; no

Question 3

Paul was entrusted with the gospel to the_____________ just as Peter had been to the ____________.v. 2:7

Answer 3

uncircumcised (gentile) / circumcised (Jews)

Question 4

Who gave Paul and Barnabas the “right hand of fellowship” to preach to the gentles? v.2:9

Answer 4

James, Peter (Cephas) and John

Question 5

James, Peter and John impressed upon Paul one key thing as part of their “marching orders” to preach the gospel. What was the only thing they asked of Paul? v. 2:10

Answer 5

to remember the poor

Question 6

Paul opposed Peter to his face when they were in Antioch. Why? vv.2:12-14

Answer 6

Peter was acting the hypocrite — refusing to eat with the gentiles (something he previously had done) when certain men from James came (people from Jerusalem church).

Question 7

By Peter’s sin of partiality, who else did his behavior influence? v.2:13

Answer 7

The Jews and even Barnabas was carried away by his hypocrisy

Question 8

The truth of the gospel deals with justification by faith. What does that mean? v.2:16

Answer 8

Believers are not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Jesus.

Question 9

Paul made a profound statement regarding his relationship in Christ. Paul ______ to the law so that he might _____ to God. vv. 2:19-20

Answer 9

died / live

Question 10

Memorize Gal. 2:20. What is that verse?

Answer 10

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. And the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Question 11

“If __________ comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly.” v.2:21

Answer 11

righteousness

Question 12

This chapter can be broken down into 2 main sections (or subheadings). What are they?

Answer 12

• The meeting at Jerusalem (1-10)
• The confrontation of Peter at Antioch (11-21)

Question 13

What prompted Paul to go to Jerusalem? What did he do there? (1:2)

Answer 13

• A revelation; to preach the gospel among the Gentiles