Galates - Caput 2

Galates 2.1 deinde post annos quattuordecim iterum ascendi Hierosolyma cum Barnaba adsumpto et Tito Galates 2.2 ascendi autem secundum revelationem et contuli cum illis evangelium quod praedico in gentibus seorsum autem his qui videbantur ne forte in vacuum currerem aut cucurrissem Galates 2.3 sed neque Titus qui mecum erat cum esset gentilis conpulsus est circumcidi Galates 2.4 sed propter subintroductos falsos fratres qui subintroierunt explorare libertatem nostram quam habemus in Christo Iesu ut nos in servitutem redigerent Galates 2.5 quibus neque ad horam cessimus subiectioni ut veritas evangelii permaneat apud vos Galates 2.6 ab his autem qui videbantur esse aliquid quales aliquando fuerint nihil mea interest Deus personam hominis non accipit mihi enim qui videbantur nihil contulerunt Galates 2.7 sed e contra cum vidissent quod creditum est mihi evangelium praeputii sicut Petro circumcisionis Galates 2.8 qui enim operatus est Petro in apostolatum circumcisionis operatus est et mihi inter gentes Galates 2.9 et cum cognovissent gratiam quae data est mihi Iacobus et Cephas et Iohannes qui videbantur columnae esse dextras dederunt mihi et Barnabae societatis ut nos in gentes ipsi autem in circumcisionem Galates 2.10 tantum ut pauperum memores essemus quod etiam sollicitus fui hoc ipsum facere Galates 2.11 cum autem venisset Cephas Antiochiam in faciem ei restiti quia reprehensibilis erat Galates 2.12 prius enim quam venirent quidam ab Iacobo cum gentibus edebat cum autem venissent subtrahebat et segregabat se timens eos qui ex circumcisione erant Galates 2.13 et simulationi eius consenserunt ceteri Iudaei ita ut et Barnabas duceretur ab eis in illa simulatione Galates 2.14 sed cum vidissem quod non recte ambularent ad veritatem evangelii dixi Cephae coram omnibus si tu cum Iudaeus sis gentiliter et non iudaice vivis quomodo gentes cogis iudaizare Galates 2.15 nos natura Iudaei et non ex gentibus peccatores Galates 2.16 scientes autem quod non iustificatur homo ex operibus legis nisi per fidem Iesu Christi et nos in Christo Iesu credidimus ut iustificemur ex fide Christi et non ex operibus legis propter quod ex operibus legis non iustificabitur omnis caro Galates 2.17 quod si quaerentes iustificari in Christo inventi sumus et ipsi peccatores numquid Christus peccati minister est absit Galates 2.18 si enim quae destruxi haec iterum aedifico praevaricatorem me constituo Galates 2.19 ego enim per legem legi mortuus sum ut Deo vivam Christo confixus sum cruci Galates 2.20 vivo autem iam non ego vivit vero in me Christus quod autem nunc vivo in carne in fide vivo Filii Dei qui dilexit me et tradidit se ipsum pro me Galates 2.21 non abicio gratiam Dei si enim per legem iustitia ergo Christus gratis mortuus est

Galates : Caput 2

The Freedom of the Gospel according to Galatians 2

Chapter 2 of the Epistle to the Galatians forcefully defends the freedom of the Gospel. The Apostle Paul confronts the threat of legalism, which seeks to impose human rules on believers. This crucial text invites us to reflect on the Council of Jerusalem and the confrontation between Paul and Peter in Antioch, highlighting essential themes such as the unity of the Church, justification by faith, and life crucified with Christ.

Unity of the Church and Equality in Christ

In this chapter, Paul also establishes the equality of Jews and Gentiles in Christ, affirming that faith transcends cultural and religious barriers. This message of inclusion is fundamental to understanding the early Church and its development.

Analysis of Biblical Passages

We invite you to analyze five biblical passages that shed light on the liberating principles of this pivotal chapter:

Acts 15:1-2

"Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and began to teach the brethren, 'Unless you are circumcised according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.' This led Paul and Barnabas to have great disputes and arguments with them. Thus, Paul and Barnabas were assigned, along with others, to go to Jerusalem to discuss this matter with the apostles and elders."

This passage describes the historical context of the circumcision controversy addressed by Paul in Galatians 2, highlighting the tensions that existed within the Church.

Romans 3:28

"For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from obedience to the law."

This verse summarizes Paul's argument in Galatians 2:16 on justification by faith, affirming that salvation is a gift from God, not based on our works.

Acts 10:34-35

Then Peter began to speak: "Now I truly understand that God does not treat people with partiality, but accepts from all nations everyone who fears him and does what is right."

Peter's experience with Cornelius reflects the acceptance of Gentiles that Paul advocates in Galatians 2, emphasizing that the gospel is for all.

Philippians 2:7-8

"But emptied himself, becoming a servant, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross!"

This passage reflects the "gospel of grace" that Paul defends in Galatians 2:21, reminding us that Christ gave his life for our redemption.

James 2:14

"What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save you?"

This verse presents an interesting counterpoint to Paul's emphasis on faith in Galatians 2, showing the complexity of the debate in the early church over the relationship between faith and works.

Meditating on these passages, we are invited to deepen our understanding of the freedom the gospel offers us and to live this reality daily, in unity and mutual love.