Galatians 1 & 2

Question 1

Who is the author of the letter to the Galatians?

Answer 1

Paul, an apostle

Paul emphasizes that he was not sent by men but by Jesus Christ and God the Father.

Question 2

What greeting does Paul extend to the churches in Galatia?

Answer 2

A prayer
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

This greeting highlights the central themes of grace and peace in the Christian faith.

Question 3

What is the purpose of Jesus Christ according to Galatians 1:4?

Answer 3

To rescue us from the present evil age

This reflects the belief in Christ’s sacrificial role for humanity’s salvation.

Question 4

What is Paul astonished about in Galatians 1:6?

Answer 4

That you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ

Paul expresses concern over the Galatians’ shift to a different gospel.

Question 5

According to Galatians 1:7, what are some people trying to do?

Answer 5

Pervert the gospel of Christ

This indicates that there were influences attempting to distort the original message.

Question 6

What curse does Paul pronounce in Galatians 1:8?

Answer 6

Let them be under God’s curse

This is a strong warning against preaching a different gospel.

Question 7

What question does Paul pose in Galatians 1:10?

Answer 7

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God?

This question highlights the conflict between seeking human approval and serving Christ.

Question 8

How does Paul describe the gospel he preached?

Answer 8

Not of human origin

Paul emphasizes that his message was received through divine revelation.

Question 9

What was Paul’s previous way of life before his conversion?

Answer 9

Intensely persecuted the church of God

This indicates his zealous commitment to Judaism and opposition to Christianity.

Question 10

What did God do when He set Paul apart from his mother’s womb?

Answer 10

Called me by his grace and was pleased to reveal his Son in me

This signifies God’s plan for Paul’s life and mission.

Question 11

Where did Paul go after his conversion instead of Jerusalem?

Answer 11

Into Arabia

This suggests his immediate focus on receiving revelation rather than consulting with apostles.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Paul received the gospel by _______.

Answer 12

[revelation from Jesus Christ]

This highlights the divine nature of his message.

Question 13

Who did Paul meet in Jerusalem after three years?

Answer 13

Cephas (Peter) and James, the Lord’s brother

Paul stayed with Cephas for fifteen days and did not see any other apostles.

Question 14

What was the reaction of the churches in Judea to Paul’s transformation?

Answer 14

They praised God because of him

They heard reports of Paul preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.

Question 15

How long after his first visit did Paul go to Jerusalem again?

Answer 15

Fourteen years

He went with Barnabas and took Titus along.

Question 16

Why did Paul go to meet the leaders in Jerusalem?

Answer 16

In response to a revelation

He wanted to ensure that he was not running his race in vain.

Question 17

What was significant about Titus during Paul’s visit to Jerusalem?

Answer 17

He was not compelled to be circumcised

Titus was a Greek, and this highlighted the issue of freedom in Christ.

Question 18

What infiltrated Paul’s ranks, causing concern?

Answer 18

False believers

They aimed to spy on the freedom believers have in Christ Jesus.

Question 19

What did the esteemed leaders in Jerusalem recognize about Paul?

Answer 19

He was entrusted with preaching the gospel to the uncircumcised

This was parallel to Peter’s role with the circumcised.

Question 20

Who were the pillars that acknowledged Paul’s mission?

Answer 20

James, Cephas (Peter), and John

They gave Paul and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship.

Question 21

What did the apostles ask Paul and Barnabas to remember?

Answer 21

The poor

This was something Paul had been eager to do all along.

Question 22

Why did Paul oppose Cephas in Antioch?

Answer 22

Cephas stood condemned for his hypocrisy

He separated himself from Gentiles out of fear of the circumcision group.

Question 23

What effect did Cephas’s actions have on others?

Answer 23

Led even Barnabas astray

Others joined Cephas in his hypocrisy.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Paul said to Cephas, ‘You are a Jew, yet you live like a _______ and not like a Jew.’

Answer 24

Gentile

Question 25

What was Paul's main concern regarding the actions of Cephas and others?

Answer 25

They were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel ## Footnote This prompted Paul to confront Cephas publicly.

Question 26

What is the basis for justification according to the text?

Answer 26

Justification is based on faith in Jesus Christ, not the works of the law. ## Footnote This emphasizes the belief that no one can be justified through adherence to the law alone.

Question 27

Who are considered to be justified by faith in Christ?

Answer 27

Jews by birth and not sinful Gentiles. ## Footnote This distinction highlights the author's perspective on Jewish identity in relation to faith.

Question 28

What does the author mean by rebuilding what has been destroyed?

Answer 28

Rebuilding what has been destroyed refers to returning to the law after having been justified by faith. ## Footnote This suggests that doing so would make one a lawbreaker.

Question 29

What does it mean to die to the law?

Answer 29

To die to the law means to no longer be bound by it in order to live for God. ## Footnote This signifies a transformation in the believer's life.

Question 30

How does the author describe his life after being crucified with Christ?

Answer 30

He no longer lives, but Christ lives in him. ## Footnote This indicates a profound spiritual change and reliance on Christ.

Question 31

What is the role of faith in the life of the believer?

Answer 31

The believer lives by faith in the Son of God. ## Footnote This underscores the ongoing dependence on Christ for spiritual life.

Question 32

What is the consequence of trying to gain righteousness through the law?

Answer 32

If righteousness could be gained through the law, then Christ died for nothing. ## Footnote This highlights the futility of seeking justification through legalistic means.

Question 33

True or False: The author believes that Christ promotes sin.

Answer 33

False. ## Footnote The author firmly denies the notion that seeking justification in Christ equates to promoting sin.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: 'For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for _______.'

Answer 34

God. ## Footnote This statement reflects a shift from law to a relationship with God.

Question 35

What question is raised in the opening verse of Galatians 2?

Answer 35

Whether the fourteen years dates from the previous visit or from Paul's conversion

Question 36

What does Paul emphasize about his calling in Galatians 2:2?

Answer 36

He was called by God, not by man

Question 37

To whom did Paul report his missionary work in Jerusalem?

Answer 37

The Christian community in general and their leaders in a private conference

Question 38

What tone does Paul use when referencing the Jerusalem leaders?

Answer 38

Slightly derogatory

Question 39

What was the purpose of Paul's example of Titus in Galatians 2?

Answer 39

To show that Paul's teaching had apostolic approval

Question 40

What does Paul call the individuals who undermined him and his mission?

Answer 40

False brethren

Question 41

According to Guthrie, what was the nature of the campaign against Paul?

Answer 41

A planned campaign against Paul and the freedom in Christ Jesus

Question 42

What was the specific purpose of the Judaizers mentioned in Galatians 2?

Answer 42

To reinstate the legalistic bondage of observance of the Jewish Law

Question 43

What did the Judaizers believe regarding the Law and Christian faith?

Answer 43

An unquestioning adherence to the requirement of the Law was essential

Question 44

What was Paul's stance on the issue of the Law?

Answer 44

Unyielding

Question 45

What does Paul consider paramount in Galatians 2:5?

Answer 45

The truth of the Gospel and the freedom achieved by faith

Question 46

How does Paul react to the situation with the Judaizers in Galatians 2:6?

Answer 46

He is agitated and does not finish what he begins to say

Question 47

What did the Jerusalem leaders recognize about Peter's and Paul's ministries?

Answer 47

Both were a divinely given trust accountable only to God

Question 48

Fill in the blank: Paul argues that God does not base His judgement on _______.

Answer 48

external factors such as knowledge of Christ in the flesh

Question 49

True or False: The Judaizers preferred Paul over the Jerusalem apostles.

Answer 49

False

Question 50

What did the Jerusalem apostles require from Paul according to Galatians 2:7?

Answer 50

Nothing

Question 51

In Galatians 2, what does Paul emphasize about his standing before the Jerusalem leaders?

Answer 51

It had not been affected by the efforts of the false brethren

Question 52

What is the significance of koinonia in Paul's relationship with the Jerusalem leaders?

Answer 52

It emphasizes the sense of Christian fellowship between Paul and the Jerusalem leaders ## Footnote Koinonia refers to a deep communal bond and partnership in faith.

Question 53

What was the one proviso that Paul had to adhere to?

Answer 53

Paul should not forget the poor ## Footnote This highlights the importance of social responsibility in Christian leadership.

Question 54

What was Paul's reaction to Peter's actions?

Answer 54

Paul expressed anger and confronted Peter about his inconsistency ## Footnote This confrontation underscores Paul's apostolic authority and the need for integrity in leadership.

Question 55

How did Peter's actions affect the fellowship between Jewish and Gentile believers?

Answer 55

Peter's actions had the potential to destroy the fellowship ## Footnote This indicates the importance of unity in the early Church.

Question 56

What term does Paul use to describe Peter's behavior?

Answer 56

Hypocrite ## Footnote This term emphasizes the seriousness of inconsistency in leadership.

Question 57

What does Paul reveal about the limitations of the old Law and covenant?

Answer 57

Even the best Jews must come to Christ through faith ## Footnote This underscores the transition from Law to faith in Christ.

Question 58

What is of 'cardinal importance' in Paul's theology?

Answer 58

Faith ## Footnote This indicates that faith is central to the Christian experience, according to Paul.

Question 59

What does abandoning the Jewish Law not lead to, according to Paul?

Answer 59

An increase in sin ## Footnote This highlights the distinction between legalism and true faith.

Question 60

What does Paul mean by the term 'parabates'?

Answer 60

Transgressors ## Footnote This refers to those who have deviated from the true path of faith.

Question 61

What does verse 19 signify in Paul's thinking?

Answer 61

Paul had ceased to live under the Jewish Law ## Footnote This reflects a transformative understanding of his relationship with the Law.

Question 62

What can the legalism of the Jewish Law not bring, according to Paul?

Answer 62

Life ## Footnote This emphasizes the inadequacy of the Law in achieving true spiritual life.

Question 63

What would reverting to the demands of the Law signify for Paul?

Answer 63

A rejection of the love of Christ ## Footnote This indicates the profound implications of returning to legalism.

Question 64

What does Paul believe about human methods of being justified in God's eyes?

Answer 64

They have failed ## Footnote This reflects Paul's view that justification comes through faith in Christ, not through works.