When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he was afraid of those who belonged to the circumcision group. The other Jews joined himContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Galatians, 7 February 2022. Today’s topic: Just Like Peter”
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Practical Proverbial, from Galatians, 3 February 2022. Today’s topic: Remember the Poor
James, Cephas and John, those esteemed as pillars, gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship when they recognized the grace given to me. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I had been eager to do all along. Continue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Galatians, 3 February 2022. Today’s topic: Remember the Poor”
Practical Proverbial, from Galatians, 20 January 2022. Today’s topic: Credentials
Then after three years, I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Cephasand stayed with him fifteen days. I saw none of the other apostles — only James, the Lord’s brother. I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie. Galatians 1:18-20 (NIV). In our time, if you or I want to establish credentials, weContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Galatians, 20 January 2022. Today’s topic: Credentials”