James, Brother of Jesus, Defends Paul Scripture: Acts 15:12-21 (NIV) 12 The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. 13 When they...
Paul Debates the Pharisee Believers Scripture: Acts 15:5-11 (NIV) 5 Then some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to keep the law of...
The Debate Over Circumcision Scripture: Acts 15:1-4 (NIV) 1 Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be...
The Value of Doing Good to Others Scripture: Galatians 6 (NIV) 1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each...
Freedom & Life in the Spirit Scripture: Galatians 5 (NIV) 1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 2 Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you...
Slaves to Sin vs. Sons Living by the Spirit Scripture: Galatians 4 (NIV) 1 What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2 The heir is subject to guardians and...
Faith vs. Law Scripture: Galatians 3 (NIV) 1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by...
Faith vs. Works Scripture: Galatians 2 (NIV) 1 Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. 2 I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as...
No Other Gospel Scripture: Galatians 1 (NIV) 1 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in...
Paul’s Successes & Struggles in Galatia Scripture: Acts 14:1-28 (NIV) 1 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed. 2...