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and I was advancing in Judaism above many equals in age in mine own race, being more abundantly zealous of my fathers' deliverances,

LegalismPharisees, Beliefs OfNew Age BeliefsResolving Conflictzealotscredibility

was pleased to reveal his Son in me, that I may announce him as glad tidings among the nations, immediately I took not counsel with flesh and blood,

Affirmative ActionMan's Teaching

Nor did I [even] go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia and stayed awhile, and afterward returned once more to Damascus.

Solitudedamascus

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Cephas, and was there with him fifteen days.

Paul, Life OfTen Or More DaysThree Years

But [on this trip] I did not see any of the other apostles except James, the Lord's brother. [Note: This "James" was not one of the original twelve apostles. See Matt. 10:2-4].

Apostles, DescriptionChrist's Earthly FamilyThe Apostles In ActionHalf brothers

[Then after that] I went to the territories of Syria and Cilicia. [Note: Cilicia was where Paul's home town of Tarsus was located. See Acts 9:30].

Paul, Life Ofsyria

and only they were hearing, that 'he who is persecuting us then, doth now proclaim good news -- the faith that then he was wasting;'

Faith, As A Body Of Beliefsenemies, of Jesus ChristGospel, Transmission OfPersecution, Forms Of

So, they gave honor to God for [what He was doing through] me.

Specific Praising Of God

I went up [to Jerusalem] because of a [divine] revelation, and I put before them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles. But I did so in private before those of reputation, for fear that I might be running or had run [the course of my ministry] in vain.

Gentiles, In NtAthleticsThe Christian RaceHeraldPrivacyPrizesResponseRunningInformation In SecretUseless LabourRaceFutile Faith

and it was on account of the false brethren brought in surreptitiously, who came in surreptitiously to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage;

4th of julySpiesToleranceSpyingFalse PeopleSubject To EvilChristian LibertyReligious FreedomFreedom

But from those who were of high reputation (whatever they were—in terms of individual importance—makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality—He is not impressed with the positions that people hold nor does He recognize distinctions such as fame or power)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me [that is, they had nothing to add to my gospel message nor did they impose any new requirements on me].

Outward AppearancePrejudiceJustification Under The GospelGod, Impartiality OfLeadersrecognitionefficiencyimportance

for before the coming of certain from James, with the nations he was eating, and when they came, he was withdrawing and separating himself, fearing those of the circumcision,

CowardiceExclusivenessRacial PrejudiceFear Of ManInstabilityRelations With ForeignersCircumcision PartyNecessity Of CircumcisionFear Of Enemies

For it was by means of [this system of] law-keeping that I [realized I] was dead. This was so I could find life through a relationship with God.

Law, And GospelSpiritual Life, Described ByDead To SinLiving The Life

I do not ignore or nullify the [gracious gift of the] grace of God [His amazing, unmerited favor], for if righteousness comes through [observing] the Law, then Christ died needlessly. [His suffering and death would have had no purpose whatsoever.]”

Justification, Necessity OfLaw, Purpose OfGrace, And Jesus ChristGrace, And SalvationJustification By FaithSalvation Not By WorksUseless ReligionFrustrationGraceGrace Verse LawGod's GraceimpulsivenessJustification Is Not By The Law

This is all I want to ask of you: did you receive the [Holy] Spirit as the result of obeying [the requirements of] the Law, or was it the result of hearing [the message of salvation and] with faith [believing it]?

Faith, As Basis Of SalvationHearingThe Holy Spirit, And RegenerationReceiving The SpiritWorks Of The LawKeeping FaithSpiritual GiftsHaving Faithlawbeliefobeying

Have you suffered so many [things] for nothing--if indeed also [it was] for nothing?

Suffering, Of BelieversUseless LabourSufferingexperience

He then who was supplying unto you the Spirit, and energising mighty works among you, by works of law, or by a believed report did he it ?

Grace, And Holy SpiritMiracles, Nature OfSending Of The Holy SpiritGod Giving His SpiritMiraclesevangelizing

So then those who are of faith have a part in the blessing of Abraham who was full of faith.

Faithfulness, Examples OfThose Who Had FaithHaving FaithBlessings From Godbelief

Now it was to Abraham that the promises were made, 'and to his offspring.' It was not said 'to his offsprings,' as if many persons were meant, but the words were 'to thy offspring,' showing that one person was meant--and that was Christ.

AbrahamBlessings, To AbrahamChrist, The Seed OfMission, Of IsraelScripture, Inerrancy OfProphecies Concerning ChristChildren Of AbrahamChrist's OriginGod's Promise To AbrahamThe promises of GodPromises concerningDescendants of

And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.

100 Years And MoreGod's Covenant With The PatriarchsThe Law Given To Israelthe Law of moses

For if the inheritance comes about through the Law, it no longer comes about through the promise. But it was through a promise that God so graciously gave it to Abraham.

HeirsInheritance, SpiritualGod's Promise To AbrahamGrace Verse Law

Now the mediator or go-between [in a transaction] is not [needed] for just one party; whereas God is only one [and was the only One giving the promise to Abraham, but the Law was a contract between two, God and Israel; its validity depended on both].

God, Unity OfUnity, God's Goal OfGod Is One

the law, then, is against the promises of God? -- let it not be! for if a law was given that was able to make alive, truly by law there would have been the righteousness,

Law, Purpose OfSalvation Not By WorksGod OpposingFar Be It!God's Promise To AbrahamJustified By WorksLife Through Keeping The Law

But the Scripture has imprisoned everyone [everything—the entire world] under sin, so that [the inheritance, the blessing of salvation] which was promised through faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe [in Him and acknowledge Him as God’s precious Son].

Faith, As Basis Of Salvationethics, and graceImperfection, Influence OfSin, Universality OfSinnersSociety, Negative Aspects OfShutting SecurelyThe Biblical CanonBenefits Of Faith In ChristGod's Promise To AbrahamUse Of The ScripturesAll Have SinnedGod Being In Control

But before faith came, we were guarded under law, shut up to faith which was about to be revealed.

KeysUnder The Law

But since that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian,

School

Become ye as, I, because, I also, was as, ye, - brethren, I entreat you. Not at all, have ye wronged me.

Becoming Like PeopleWronging Other PeopleAnxiety And Stress

On the contrary, you know that it was because of a physical illness that I [remained and] preached the gospel to you the first time;

diseasesInfirmitiesThe Gospel PreachedSicknessWeaknessIllness

What then was your blessedness? for I bear you witness that, if possible, plucking out your own eyes ye would have given them to me.

Plucking OutPositive ThinkingAffections Should Not Grow Cold

and I was wishing to be present with you now, and to change my voice, because I am in doubt about you.

Affection, ExpressingPuzzlementIn Men's PresenceBeing Different

For it is written in the law about Abraham's two sons [Gen. 16]; one [was] by his slave woman [Hagar] and the other by the free woman, [his wife, Sarah].

Abraham, Testing And VictoryAbraham, New Testament ReferencesTwo Sons

Now these facts are about to be used [by me] as an allegory [that is, I will illustrate by using them]: for these women can represent two covenants: one [covenant originated] from Mount Sinai [where the Law was given] that bears children [destined] for slavery; she is Hagar.

Figures Of SpeechTwoOld Testament ParablesMaking SlavesTwo WomenCovenant Made At SinaiSchool

For it is written - Be gladdened, O barren one! that wast not giving birth, break forth and shout, thou that wast not in birth-pains, - because, more, are the children of the deserted one, than of her that had the husband.

Barren WomenBarrennessSinglenessBarren, LandLabour PainsPerspective

[Your] being persuaded [to do this] was not motivated by God, who called you [into His fellowship].

Being TemptedConsider Your Call To SalvationFreedomPersistence
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