Galatians 2:7 – Why does Paul assert distinct missions for himself and Peter when Acts describes overlapping evangelistic activities, creating a potential contradiction?

Galatians 2:11 – What does the lack of a recorded response from Peter after Paul’s public rebuke suggest about possible missing historical details or inconsistencies in the text?

Galatians 2:16 – How do we reconcile Paul’s teaching on faith alone for justification with James 2:24, which emphasizes works, without dismissing one or the other?

Galatians 2:20 – Does Paul’s claim of being “crucified with Christ” indicate a mystical experience unsupported by historical evidence, or is this purely metaphorical language?

1. What does Paul's return to Jerusalem reveal about his dedication to the Gospel?

2. How does Peter's hypocrisy in Antioch illustrate the struggle between cultural pressures and the truth of the Gospel?

3. How does Paul's confrontation with Peter demonstrate his commitment to Gospel truth?

4. What does Paul's argument for justification by faith mean for our understanding of salvation?

5. How does Paul's description of living "by faith in the Son of God" apply to your personal faith journey?

6. How does this chapter deepen your understanding of the concept of "freedom in Christ"?

7. How does the conflict in Antioch inform our understanding of the early church's struggles?

8. How can we follow Paul's example to confront hypocrisy in our Christian communities today?

9. What is the significance of Paul's statement, "If righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing"?

10. How does Paul's insistence on remembering the poor apply to our Christian responsibility towards social justice today?

11. How does the confrontation between Paul and Peter illuminate the tension between Jewish and Gentile Christians?

12. How does this chapter challenge us to align our actions with the truth of the Gospel?

13. How does the acceptance of Paul's ministry by the Jerusalem leaders validate his apostleship?

14. In what ways does the division in Antioch serve as a reminder of the human tendencies that can affect even spiritual leaders?

15. How does the phrase "not I, but Christ lives in me" inspire your understanding of Christian identity?

16. How can we reconcile cultural traditions with the universality of the Gospel message in our context?

17. How does this chapter speak to the importance of addressing and resolving conflicts within the church?

18. In what ways does Paul's defense of the Gospel challenge you to deepen your understanding of faith and works?

19. How does the situation in Antioch relate to present day conflicts within the church over doctrinal issues?

20. How can we ensure that our practices and beliefs align with the principle of justification by faith as opposed to works of the law?