Paul And PeterPaul And Peter

Galatians 2:6-19Galatians 2:6-19

Paul’s ApostleshipPaul’s ApostleshipGalatians 1:11-24Galatians 1:11-24

Verse 16 Purpose for which Jesus appeared to Verse 16 Purpose for which Jesus appeared to him.him.

1.1.""To reveal his Son in me" To reveal his Son in me" cf. Acts 9:5 cf. Acts 9:5 "that I "that I might preach Him among the Gentiles." cf. might preach Him among the Gentiles." cf. Acts 26:16-18; 9:15-16.Acts 26:16-18; 9:15-16.

2.2. "Conferred not with flesh and blood." "Conferred not with flesh and blood." cf. Acts 9:20 "Straightway."cf. Acts 9:20 "Straightway."a.a. Paul did not learn what he knew from Paul did not learn what he knew from others , but by revelation.others , but by revelation.b. b. Not behind any of the apostles. Not behind any of the apostles.

2 Corinthians 12:112 Corinthians 12:11

Verse 17 Paul did not go to those who were Verse 17 Paul did not go to those who were apostles before him …apostles before him …

1.1. Paul went to Arabia – returned to Paul went to Arabia – returned to Damascus.Damascus.a.a. cf. Acts 9:23-25 cf. Acts 9:23-25 "many days" in Damascus."many days" in Damascus.

b.b. Jews took council to kill him.Jews took council to kill him.cf. 2 Corinthians 11:32-33 (escaped in a cf. 2 Corinthians 11:32-33 (escaped in a basket let down through a wall).basket let down through a wall).

Verse 17Verse 17

Verse 18 Verse 18 "After three years." "After three years." Probably from the Probably from the time of his conversion. cf. Acts 9:23-25.time of his conversion. cf. Acts 9:23-25.

1.1. "Went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas.""Went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas."Paul’s first visit to Jerusalem following his Paul’s first visit to Jerusalem following his

conversion.conversion.

2.2. "Tarried fifteen days" "Tarried fifteen days" … time too short to be … time too short to be taught of Peter. Acts 9:26-30; 22:17-21taught of Peter. Acts 9:26-30; 22:17-21

3.3. Verse 19 On this visit Paul saw Peter and Verse 19 On this visit Paul saw Peter and James, the Lord's brother.James, the Lord's brother.

Verse 18 Verse 18 "After three years…""After three years…"

Fifteen Days

Verse 21 Taken secretly by the disciples Verse 21 Taken secretly by the disciples from Jerusalem to Caesarea – sailed to from Jerusalem to Caesarea – sailed to Tarsus in Cilicia. (Acts 9:26-30; 22:17-21)Tarsus in Cilicia. (Acts 9:26-30; 22:17-21)

Barnabas later came and brought him to Barnabas later came and brought him to Antioch (Acts 11:25-26).Antioch (Acts 11:25-26).

Verse 22 Paul yet unknown by face to the Verse 22 Paul yet unknown by face to the churches of Judea.churches of Judea.

Paul was known by the disciples in Paul was known by the disciples in Jerusalem (Acts 9:26-30). Yet, not by Jerusalem (Acts 9:26-30). Yet, not by the "churches" in the area around it.the "churches" in the area around it.

Verse 23 Note the dramatic change they Verse 23 Note the dramatic change they heard about Paul.heard about Paul.

"Times past.." (cf. 1:13; Acts 9:21)"Times past.." (cf. 1:13; Acts 9:21)

"He now preacheth the faith." (verse 23) "He now preacheth the faith." (verse 23)

Verse 24 "They glorified God in me."Verse 24 "They glorified God in me."

The gospel which Paul had sought to The gospel which Paul had sought to destroy, was THE SAME GOSPEL which destroy, was THE SAME GOSPEL which he is now preaching.he is now preaching.

The Judaean churches glorify God.The Judaean churches glorify God.

Verse 1 After 14 years Paul went up with Verse 1 After 14 years Paul went up with Barnabas, Titus & Barnabas, Titus & "certain other brethren" "certain other brethren" to Jerusalem. cf. Acts 15:2 to Jerusalem. cf. Acts 15:2

Paul made three trips to Jerusalem.Paul made three trips to Jerusalem.

1.1. Acts 9:26ffActs 9:26ff Galatians 1:18Galatians 1:18

2.2. Acts 11:27-12:25Acts 11:27-12:25

3.3. Acts 15:1-5Acts 15:1-5 Galatians 2:1ffGalatians 2:1ff

Paul’s Visit To JerusalemPaul’s Visit To Jerusalem

Verse 2Verse 21.1. "Went up by revelation"- "Went up by revelation"-

Paul did not go up to learn the gospel.Paul did not go up to learn the gospel. The trip to Jerusalem was more than a request The trip to Jerusalem was more than a request

of the brethren in Antioch. cf. Acts 15:1-2.of the brethren in Antioch. cf. Acts 15:1-2.

2.2.Paul laid "Paul laid "before them the gospel" before them the gospel" he he preached among the Gentiles. preached among the Gentiles. a.a. The disciples in Jerusalem must understand the The disciples in Jerusalem must understand the

consistency of what Paul preached. (cf. Acts consistency of what Paul preached. (cf. Acts 15:4-5, 12; 25:14-21)15:4-5, 12; 25:14-21)

b.b. Paul did not preach a Paul did not preach a "different gospel.""different gospel."

The OccasionThe Occasion

Verse 2-5Verse 2-5 Met those who were Met those who were "of repute" "of repute" (pillars, (pillars,

verse 9) (Acts 15:6)verse 9) (Acts 15:6) Met Met "false brethren." "false brethren." verse 4 verse 4 Was unyielding, Was unyielding, "no not for an hour." "no not for an hour." verse verse

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The OutcomeThe Outcome

Verse 6-9 Verse 6-9

Peter apostle to the Jews.Peter apostle to the Jews.

Paul Paul "apostle unto the Gentiles" (Acts 9:15; "apostle unto the Gentiles" (Acts 9:15; 22:17-20)22:17-20)

1.1. The same gospel was preached to Jews The same gospel was preached to Jews and Gentiles!and Gentiles!

2.2. Fellowship extended.Fellowship extended.

Peter’s ApostleshipPeter’s Apostleship

Saw miraclesSaw miracles:: Walked on the water. Matthew 14:28-30Walked on the water. Matthew 14:28-30 Transfiguration. Matthew 17Transfiguration. Matthew 17 Witnessed the resurrection. Acts 2; 3; 4; 5Witnessed the resurrection. Acts 2; 3; 4; 5

Performed miraclesPerformed miracles:: Healed lame man. Acts 3, Aeneas 9:32-34Healed lame man. Acts 3, Aeneas 9:32-34 Raised Dorcas. Acts 9:40Raised Dorcas. Acts 9:40

Peter’s Visit To AntiochPeter’s Visit To Antioch

Peter had taught the truth in Jerusalem. Peter had taught the truth in Jerusalem. Acts 2:21; 10:34-35; 11:12; 15:7ffActs 2:21; 10:34-35; 11:12; 15:7ff

Now is the hypocrite. Galatians 2:11-19Now is the hypocrite. Galatians 2:11-19– First ate with Gentiles.First ate with Gentiles.– Separated himself.Separated himself.– Feared the circumcision.Feared the circumcision.– Others carried away. Others carried away.

The OutcomeThe Outcome

Paul confronted Peter. Galatians 2:11-19Paul confronted Peter. Galatians 2:11-19

Paul's equality with Peter demonstrated.Paul's equality with Peter demonstrated.

Peter's respect for Paul undiminished.Peter's respect for Paul undiminished.(cf. 2 Peter 3:15-16)(cf. 2 Peter 3:15-16)

The OutcomeThe Outcome

Peter described Paul as Peter described Paul as "our beloved "our beloved brother Paul." (2 Peter 3:15-16)brother Paul." (2 Peter 3:15-16)

Peter acknowledged the Peter acknowledged the "wisdom" "wisdom" given to given to Paul.Paul.

Peter recognized Paul's epistles as Peter recognized Paul's epistles as "Scriptures.""Scriptures."

LessonsLessons

Courage of Paul.Courage of Paul.– Refusing to concede to pressure by false Refusing to concede to pressure by false

brethren.brethren.– Stood alone.Stood alone.– Rebuked a respected brother.Rebuked a respected brother.

Humility of Peter.Humility of Peter.– Love for a brother, desire to go to heaven.Love for a brother, desire to go to heaven.

Both left EVERYTHING to follow Jesus.Both left EVERYTHING to follow Jesus.Paul – (Philippians 3) Peter – (Luke 5:11)Paul – (Philippians 3) Peter – (Luke 5:11)