Galatians 1:11~24
11�But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12�For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. 13�For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: 14�And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. 15�But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, 16�To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: 17�Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. 18�Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 19�But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother. 20�Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. 21�Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; 22�And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: 23�But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. 24�And they glorified God in me.
The Certified Gospel
1.) How did Paul receive the gospel?
by the revelation Jesus Christ
2.) How did the brethern know about Paul's past life?
His name was Saul (before he was born again) and he was known throughout the region as one who persecuted the Christians even unto death.
3.) In what N.T. passage do we read of Paul's conversion?
Yes, in Acts 9:3-4; 22:6-15
4.) How did Paul "advance" in Judaism?
He was taught all his life the traditions of the Jews.
5.) How did Paul show his zeal for Judaism?
how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: 14�And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
6.) How did God "call" Paul? God blinded him and spoke to him. Those who were there led him into Damascus. He stayed there for 3 days. And then God sent Ananias to him to pray for his sight to return, which it did and immediately arose and was baptized.
How does He call us? The Holy Spirit draws and convicts us of our sins. He gives us an awareness that we are in need of forgiveness of them. He opens our eyes in a spiritual sense (and sometimes physically too!!!) God calls us all by the Holy Spirits power through whatever means He knows will let us see we are in need of a Savior and Lord.
7.) How long did Paul wait after his conversion before going to Jerusalem? 3 yrs
Why did he wait such a long time?
For him to be strengthen in the Lord and to see Peter.
8.) What had the brethern in Syria and Cilicia heard about Paul?
He was the one who used to persecute Christians in times past,
now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.
9.) What did other Christians think when they heard that Paul was preaching the gospel?
And they glorified God in him
Acts 9:3-19
3�And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 4�And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5�And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 6�And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. 7�And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. 8�And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. 9�And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. is called by Christ to be and apostle 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. 11�And 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, 12�And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. 13�Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: 14�And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. 15�But 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: 16�For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. 17�And 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. 18�And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. 19�And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.
Acts 22:3-5
3�I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. 4�And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. 5�As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.
1.) Who Did Paul take with him to Jerusalem? Why?
1.) Barnabas
2.) by revelation & v.8 and 9
2.) Why did Paul preach "privately to those who were of
reputation?
I might run, or had run, in vain
3.) What would make one "false" brother?
not circumcised
4.) What type of "liberty" do we have in Christ?
freedom, free will
5.) How long did Paul bear with false brethren?
14 yrs.
6.) Explain the phrase, "God shows personal favoritism to no man."
v.6
7.) What is the "gospel for the uncircumcised"? Are there two gospels?
1.) Christ
2.) Only one
8.) Who was the apostle to the circumcision? Why did God choose him?
1. & 2. ) Peter for the Gospel of circumsized and Paul for the Gentiles
9.) How would we give "the right hand of fellowship"?
10.) In what way should we "remember the poor"?
the right hand of fellowship
