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Today we will start a new journey through the book of Galatians with Part 1 - An Introduction. Join us in the conversation. This is the audio podcast.
Send a textIn Philippians chapter 1, the Apostle Paul at one point says that he was appointed for the defence of the gospel. In Jude verse 3, Jude says that all Christians, not just those in leadership, are to contend earnestly for the faith. Now what is all that about? And how do you go about doing that? How does one defend the gospel or contend for the faith? Also where are you supposed to do this? Does this mean that you are to defend the gospel from attack by those who are outside the realm of Christianity? Or does it mean that you are to defend the gospel from within the Christian community? Or both…. And when, and how are you supposed to do this? Well, there's at least one passage of Scripture in the New Testament that gives us an illustration of the Apostle Paul himself doing that. And while I do not think that passage answers all of the questions or covers every situation, I do think it gives us some helpful hints on how we are to respond and where appropriate, defend the gospel and even contend for the faith. That incident is recorded for us in Galatians chapter 2….Support the showFollow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. The Bible Project: https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast). https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update
Galatians: No Other Gospel — Preached at ROCK City Church Melbourne by Pastor Zuriel Bernardino
Paul confronts Peter
In this message we see Paul confront Peter and talk about hypocrisy.Fearing Man or Fearing God is the core discussion point.
Send a textTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackEpisode Notes:Welcome back, friends. It's great to have you with me again as we continue our time studying Paul's letter to the Galatians. In Galatians 2:1–10, Paul takes us behind the scenes of one of the most important meetings in early church history. This is the moment when the apostles — the pillars of the church — gather in Jerusalem to answer a question that would shape the future of Christianity: Is the gospel really enough?So, let's step into this extraordinary moment when the early church stood shoulder to shoulder and affirmed the freedom we now enjoy in Christ. Let's begin….Support the showFollow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. The Bible Project: https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast). https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update
Daily Evening Prayer (2/19/26) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 98-101; Numbers 30; Galatians 2; Hymn 95If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/
Sunday Evening Verse-by-Verse Bible Study
In today's chapel, Dr. Jadhav spoke from Galatians on the concept of grace. Today's chapel frame is Renewed Mind.
February 15th, 2026 | Missions Conference | Rev. Alton Hardy
In this episode we address our legalistic tendencies and the "not enough" mentality we can so easily adopt. We see how Jesus Christ is our only Source of confidence in the presence of God.Other episodes referenced in this one:Episode 131: We have been crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:17-20)Scriptures referenced:Romans 12:2Galatians 2:16, 21John 14:15Galatians 3:2-3John 3:16Hebrews 11:12 Corinthians 5:72 Corinthians 5:17James 2:17-19Galatians 2:20Romans 3:23Hebrews 4:14-161 Timothy 2:5-6Hebrews 10:19-23Matthew 27:50-51Ephesians 3:7-12Matthew 5:3Romans 5:1-2Ephesians 2:182 Peter 3:8-9Luke 15:20-24Ephesians 2:8-102 Corinthians 5:21Galatians 6:2Hebrews 12:5-11Romans 12:18Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com, and we will respond as soon as we are able!I WANT TO BE DISCIPLEDI am on staff with another ministry called Mentoring Men for the Master (M3). M3 is a discipleship ministry; so, if you are interested in being discipled and having someone come alongside you to invest in you and your walk with Jesus, or if you would like to do this in someone else's life, feel free to email us at info@mentoringmen.net. You can also check out M3's website by clicking "I want to be discipled". Also note that despite the ministry's name, M3 disciples both men and women; so, the offer is open to all!I WANT TO SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERIf you would like to sign up to receive newsletter updates, simply click "I want to sign up for the newsletter" and fill out the form. Also, feel free to check out our most recent newsletter.I WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTIf you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking "I want to support the podcast". I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!...
Sunday Morning Expositional Message
February 15, 2026 - Galatians 2: 1-10 by Grace Church of Mentor
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Galatians 2:1-10 English Standard Version Paul Accepted by the Apostles 2 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. 2 I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running or had not run in vain. 3 But even Titus, who was with me, was not forced to be circumcised, though he was a Greek. 4 Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery— 5 to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. 6 And from those who seemed to be influential (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)—those, I say, who seemed influential added nothing to me. 7 On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised 8 (for he who worked through Peter for his apostolic ministry to the circumcised worked also through me for mine to the Gentiles), 9 and when James and Cephas and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to Barnabas and me, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. 10 Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. Read full chapter
Galatians: No Other Gospel — Preached at ROCK City Church Melbourne by Pastor Ferdinand Haratua
26 Ezekiel 10-11; 19 Psalms 90-91; 48 Galatians 2-3
Identity before the world (2.15)Identity before God (2.19)Identity IN Christ (2.20-21)
Sunday Morning Expositional Message
Agreement on the Gospel
Freedom from Self-Righteousness (Galatians 2:11-21)
UNCHAINED: Guarding Freedom-Galatians 2:1-10 w/Darren Tyler
In this episode we continue working through Galatians and talk about Jesus living His life through us.Other episodes referenced in this one:Episode 129: So...what does "justification" mean again?Episode 130: What Justification doesn't meanScriptures referenced:Galatians 1-2Ephesians 2:11-18Romans 3:10, 19-20, 232 Corinthians 5:21John 14:6Acts 4:122 Corinthians 5:17Hebrews 12:5-11Romans 6:1-2Luke 9:46-50Mark 10:42-45Romans 6:6Ephesians 5:18Romans 8:9-11Psalm 139:23-24Proverbs 12:15**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**When quoting Ephesians 2:11-12, I accidentally omitted the word "that" and added the word "the". This doesn't change the meaning, but here are the verses verbatim: "Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands—remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world."One of the times I quoted Luke 9:48, I accidentally added the word "the". It didn't change the meaning, but here is that part of the verse exactly, "For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com, and we will respond as soon as we are able!I WANT TO BE DISCIPLEDI am on staff with another ministry called Mentoring Men for the Master (M3). M3 is a discipleship ministry; so, if you are interested in being discipled and having someone come alongside you to invest in you and your walk with Jesus, or if you would like to do this in someone else's life, feel free to email us at info@mentoringmen.net. You can also check out M3's website by clicking "I want to be discipled". Also note that despite the ministry's name, M3 disciples both men and women; so, the offer is open to all!I WANT TO SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERIf you would like to sign up to receive newsletter updates, simply click "I want to sign up for the newsletter" and fill out the form. Also, feel free to check out our most recent newsletter.I WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTIf you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking "I want to support the podcast". I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!...
Is self-care really helping you—or is it actually making things worse?In this kickoff message for our new series, Pastor Clayton explores Galatians 2:19–21, showing that while self-care sounds good, cultural ideas of “loving yourself” can leave us anxious, stressed, and trapped in self-criticism. True worth, peace, and freedom aren't found in self-effort, performance, or validation—but in Christ who lives in us. When we die to our old selves and embrace Savior-love, we discover real freedom from perfectionism and relentless self-judgment.In this sermon, you'll learn:- Why chasing self-love or cultural self-care can increase anxiety- How dying to your old self with Christ sets you free from performance-based worth- What it means to live from Christ's love, not for approval- How God's grace gives unshakable, eternal worth- Why true self-care is found in Savior-love, not trendsKey Scriptures:- Galatians 2:19–21 — Dying to self, living in Christ- Romans 5:8 — God demonstrates His love for us- 2 Corinthians 5:17 — New creation in Christ- Ephesians 2:8–9 — Salvation is by grace, not worksSearch Keywords:Self-care vs Savior-love, Is self-care bad, Christian self-worth, Galatians 2:19–21, Savior-love sermon, freedom from performance, TNLC sermon series, spiritual self-care, unchanging love of JesusStop trying to convince yourself you're lovable. Stop chasing approval or self-validation. Discover freedom and true worth in Christ alone.Like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs a new perspective on self-care and God's unchanging love.
Be sure to get the notes for this teaching!Paul vs. Peter: The Most Important Confrontation in the Early ChurchGalatians 2:11–21In Galatians 2:11–21, the Apostle Paul recounts one of the most significant moments in early church history: his public confrontation with the Apostle Peter in Antioch. This was not a personal dispute, but a theological crisis that struck at the very heart of the gospel itself.Peter had been freely eating and fellowshipping with Gentile believers. However, when certain men from Jerusalem arrived, Peter withdrew out of fear and separated himself. His actions implied that Gentile believers were somehow spiritually inferior unless they adopted Jewish customs and practices. Paul recognized immediately that this behavior contradicted the truth of the gospel and publicly rebuked Peter for it.At the core of Paul's argument is the doctrine of justification by faith alone. Both Jews and Gentiles, Paul explains, are sinners and stand equally in need of salvation. No one is declared righteous by works of the law—whether Mosaic law or any system of human effort—but only through faith in Jesus Christ.Paul then moves beyond the confrontation and gives one of the most profound theological statements in all of Scripture:“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.” (Galatians 2:20, NASB 1995)Here, Paul describes what it means to be “in Christ”—a complete union with Christ in which the believer's old identity is replaced by a new life grounded entirely in faith. Salvation is not achieved by human obedience, moral effort, or religious performance, but by participation in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.Paul concludes with a powerful and emotional declaration:“I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through law, then Christ died needlessly.” (Galatians 2:21)If righteousness could be gained by anything we do, then the cross was unnecessary. But because salvation is entirely an act of divine grace, Christ alone is the foundation of our hope.This passage stands as one of the clearest and strongest affirmations in the New Testament that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lets-talk-scripture/donations
The truth of the Gospel requires the same now as it did then. Adding nothing to it. 2.1-6 Subtracting nothing from it. 2.7-10Defending all of it. 2.11-14
Get your notes for this teaching!What happens when the gospel itself is put on trial?In Galatians 2:1–10, Paul faces pressure to compromise grace and return to the law — and he refuses.False brothers attempt to force circumcision, re-impose the Mosaic Law, and drag Gentile believers back into spiritual bondage. Paul stands firm so that the truth of the gospel would remain.This teaching reveals the real conflict in the early church: freedom in Christ versus religious legalism. You will see why Titus became the test case, how Paul defended the gospel, and why apostolic authority is rooted in divine calling, not human reputation. James, Peter, and John ultimately affirm Paul's mission — proving that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.If you've ever wondered how law and grace fit together, why Paul resisted the Judaizers, or what it truly means to live free in Christ, this study will bring clarity and conviction.Topics in this teaching:Paul vs false teachers, law vs grace, Galatians 2 explained, Christian freedom, justification by faith, apostolic authority, early church controversy, sound doctrine, verse-by-verse Bible studySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lets-talk-scripture/donations
Galatians 2:17-21
Galatians 2:14-16
Galatians 2:11-13
Galatians 2:6-10
Galatians 2:1-5
In this episode of the MRO off-season Bible reading plan we share a short devotion on Galatians 2.
And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees who believed, saying, It is needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. And the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter.Acts 15:3–6 KJ2000
In this episode we continue to go through the book of Galatians and look at what it means to be justified--a truth that will radically change how we think and feel on a daily basis if we will focus on it.Other episodes referenced in this one:Episode 21: "I never knew you"Episode 125: No other Gospel (Galatians 1:1-2:10)Episode 126: An awkward situation (Galatians 2:11-14)Scriptures referenced:Romans 12:21 Corinthians 10:13Ephesians 6:17Galatians 1:6-7Galatians 2:1-3Acts 1:8Galatians 2:15-16James 2:10-11Romans 3:19-202 Timothy 2:15Luke 10:25-29Romans 3:10James 2:192 Corinthians 5:17Romans 8:9James 2:17Luke 18:9-14Romans 3:21-26Romans 4:2-10Genesis 15:6Romans 5:1, 6-11Philippians 3:2-11Galatians 2:21Romans 8:33-34Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com, and we will respond as soon as we are able!I WANT TO BE DISCIPLEDI am on staff with another ministry called Mentoring Men for the Master (M3). M3 is a discipleship ministry; so, if you are interested in being discipled and having someone come alongside you to invest in you and your walk with Jesus, or if you would like to do this in someone else's life, feel free to email us at info@mentoringmen.net. You can also check out M3's website by clicking "I want to be discipled". Also note that despite the ministry's name, M3 disciples both men and women; so, the offer is open to all!I WANT TO SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERIf you would like to sign up to receive newsletter updates, simply click "I want to sign up for the newsletter" and fill out the form. Also, feel free to check out our most recent newsletter.I WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTIf you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking "I want to support the podcast". I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!...
In Galatians 1:10-24, Paul tells how Jesus met him, changed him, and rewrote his story, reminding us that grace is real, the gospel is trustworthy, and our own stories matter too today.
Daily Dose of Hope January 6, 2026 Scripture – Galatians 2 Prayer: Almighty God, I come before you today with a sense of gratefulness. You are Lord of all and yet you care for me. Thank you, Lord. Help me walk through this day with humility and your wisdom; help me represent you well. Lord, in these next few moments of silence, help me gather my scattered thoughts, I want to hear your voice...Come Holy Spirit, and guide this time. In Your Name, Amen. Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the daily Bible reading plan at New Hope Church in Brandon, Florida. We are now doing a journey through the letters of Paul. It's a privilege to have you with us today. The first letter of Paul, chronologically, is Galatians, and we started diving into it yesterday. Paul was appalled at how quickly the Galatians were swayed by false teachers who corrupted the true gospel. Paul was pretty clear – salvation is in Jesus alone. The false teachers wanted to say that new believers needed to become Jews before they became Christians, which meant getting circumcised (for males) and following the law of Moses. Paul insisted that adding anything to the Gospel beyond simply belief in Jesus was a true corruption of the Gospel message itself. A core doctrine of our faith is that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. We talked about the importance of getting a good understanding of what we believe about salvation --- do we believe that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone? Or, have we added or subtracted from this doctrine? This is a main theme of the book of Galatians. Today's reading provides an interesting discussion about how, early on, the apostles accepted Paul's ministry to the Gentiles and even blessed it. There was a clear understanding, in Paul's view anyway, that Gentile Christians didn't have to follow Jewish law but needed to simply believe in Jesus Christ. But the power of criticism is strong. People within the church were highly upset about this and the apostles started to cave. They began to profess the need to follow Jewish law again and even stopped eating with Gentiles. Paul was forced to confront Peter, who ministered primarily to Jewish Christians, about his hypocrisy which seemed to be spreading among the apostles. Let's think about the definition of hypocrisy: to state specific beliefs and values to which one's actions clearly defy. The church has often been accused of being hypocritical, professing one thing and doing another. Individual Christians have often been accused of being hypocritical, saying one thing and then doing another. Hypocrisy has been incredibly damaging to the Kingdom. Paul is calling it out in today's Scripture, as he recognizes how dangerous it is for the new Gentile believers. It has the potential to not only confuse them, but lead them away from the Gospel message. The same can be said today. When we live by the mantra "do as I say but not as I do" then people are turned off. I've had a number of friends and family members leave the church permanently because they couldn't stand the way those who gathered on Sunday and professed one thing behaved poorly the rest of the week. Friends-our behavior, attitudes, and words matter to an unbelieving world! It's in this chapter that Paul makes this very famous statement, I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. What does he mean by this? My best way of explaining it is to say that as Christians, we have died to sin and our old way of life. It's now Jesus living in us. What Paul is saying is that because I've been united to Christ in his crucifixion and his resurrection, his life is now part of mine. I'm not forced to work harder to live out the gospel's demands by myself. I'm no longer under the demands of the law. Rather, there's a new power source supplying me with all I need, and that source is Christ living in me. As we continue our week, ask God to give you a hyper awareness of the kinds of things you say and do. Are you representing Jesus well in everything you do, even in social media? Are we representing Jesus well as a church? Blessings, Pastor Vicki