Contents: Paul's journey to Jerusalem and His contest for the truth. Justification by faith in Christ without works.

Characters: Christ, Paul, Barnabas, Titus, Peter, James, Cephas, John.

Conclusion: The gospel of grace is one of justification by faith in Christ's finished work apart from deeds of the law. We do not get saved by our works, but we get saved and work. Those who put themselves under the law after seeking justification through Christ take the place of unjustified sinners seeking to be made righteous by law and works, whereas justification is wholly by faith and sanctification wholly Christ living out through our lives.

Key Word: Gospel of uncircumcision, Galatians 2:7.

Strong Verses: Galatians 2:16; Galatians 2:19; Galatians 2:20; Galatians 2:21.

Striking Facts: Galatians 2:20. The present aspect of our salvation is Christ living in us by His Holy Spirit. God does not ask us to live the Christian life, but wants us, by yieldedness to Him to let Christ live it in us.

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