Chapter Two

Read Galatians chapter 2

The following are the lists we composed about some of the key words in Galatians chapter 2. By listing what you learn from the text, the meaning of the subject matter will become more clear. We encourage you to read Galatians and compile your own lists of what you learn from studying the text.

What do we learn from key words?

Circumcision (circumcised)

Was a sign of the Old Covenant, observed by the Jews (but not the Gentiles) - (represents adherence to the Old Testament law)

Uncircumcised - a term that refers to the Gentiles

The party of the circumcision - refers to those who felt new converts 

 needed to observe the Old Testament law (grace + works, rather

 than grace + faith)

Faith

We are justified through faith in Jesus

We are to live by faith in Christ, who gave Himself up for us

Law

No man is justified by the works of the Law

The law leads us to Christ - dying to the law, we now live by faith - to 

 go back to the law is to transgress the law of grace

If we could be made righteous through the law, then Christ died 

 needlessly

Galatians chapter 2 also tells us about Jesus. Here is a list of what we

 learned about Him.

What do we learn about Jesus?

Jesus makes us free from the OT law (bondage) - (through Him we

  are now under grace)

If we believe in Him, we are justified by our faith

To be crucified with Christ, is to die to self, and to allow Christ to live

  in you - by faith