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Paul, an apostle, not from men, nor through man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead,

Verse ConceptsApostles, Basis Of AuthorityPaul As An ApostleGod, Unity OfGod Raising ChristThe FatherMan's Relation To GodLeadership Qualitiesmanhoodvocation

But I assure you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not after man;

Verse ConceptsPerspectiverelaxation

for I did not receive it from man nor was I taught it by any man, but it was revealed to me by Jesus Christ.

Verse ConceptsKnowing God, Nature OfMaking Christ KnownEducationPositive Thinkingdiscriminationmanchrist

neither did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.

Verse ConceptsSolitudedamascus

but they were only hearing that "He who was once our persecutor is now preaching the faith which he was once destroying";

Verse ConceptsFaith, As A Body Of Beliefsenemies, of Jesus ChristGospel, Transmission OfPersecution, Forms Of

And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the gentiles; but privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

Verse ConceptsGentiles, In NtAthleticsThe Christian RaceHeraldPrivacyPrizesResponseRunningInformation In SecretUseless LabourRaceFutile Faith

But not even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised;

Verse ConceptsCircumcision, physicalGreeksNecessity Of CircumcisionNo Compulsion

But from those who were reputed to be somewhatwhatever they were, it matters not to me, (God accepteth no mans person,) for to me those in reputation communicated nothing new.

Verse ConceptsOutward AppearancePrejudiceJustification Under The GospelGod, Impartiality OfLeadersrecognitionefficiencyimportance

But on the contrary, when they saw that I was intrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, as Peter was with that to the circumcised,

Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofPreaching, Importance OfSelf ConfidenceStewardshipEntrustingThe Gospel To Jew And Gentile

For before certain persons came from James, he used to eat with the gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew, and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.

Verse ConceptsCowardiceExclusivenessRacial PrejudiceFear Of ManInstabilityRelations With ForeignersCircumcision PartyNecessity Of CircumcisionFear Of Enemies

But when I saw that they were not walking uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in the presence of all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of gentiles, and not that of the Jews, how is it that thou compellest the gentiles to keep the customs of the Jews?

Verse ConceptsOppressing ForeignersThe Truth Of The GospelThe Purity Of The GospelJews Separate From GentilesNo CompulsionWorry And Stressacting

But while seeking to be accepted as righteous in Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is Christ therefore a minister of sin? Far be it!

Verse ConceptsContinuing In SinFar Be It!Positive Thinking

And the Law hath nothing to do with faith; but [its language is], "He that hath done them shall live in them."

Verse ConceptsEffect Of The LawLife Through Keeping The LawWorks Of The LawKeeping Faith

But the promises were made to Abraham and "to his offspring." He doth not say, "and to offsprings," as speaking of many, but, as speaking of one, "and to thy offspring," which is Christ.

Verse ConceptsAbrahamBlessings, To AbrahamChrist, The Seed OfMission, Of IsraelScripture, Inerrancy OfProphecies Concerning ChristChildren Of AbrahamChrist's OriginGod's Promise To AbrahamThe promises of GodPromises concerningDescendants of

for if the inheritance cometh from the Law, it ceaseth to be the consequence of the promise; but to Abraham God gave it by promise.

Verse ConceptsHeirsInheritance, SpiritualGod's Promise To AbrahamGrace Verse Law

But before faith came, we were kept in ward under the Law, shut up unto the faith which was to be revealed.

Verse ConceptsKeysUnder The Law

but faith having come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.

Verse ConceptsSchool

but is under guardians and stewards, until the time appointed by the father.

Verse ConceptsGuardiansSubmissionThe Right TimeSpiritual Immaturityparenting

but now, after having known God, or rather having been known by God, how is it that ye are turning back to the weak and beggarly rudiments to which ye wish to be again in bondage?

Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingElementsConfusionUseless ThingsUniquenessElements Of The UniverseGod Knowing His PeopleSubject To EvilWorry And StressIdentityWeaknessKnowing GodIdentity In Christ

They show a zeal for you, but not in honesty; yea, they wish to exclude you, that ye may be zealous for them.

Verse ConceptsExcommunicationmotives

But it is good to be an object of zeal in what is good always, and not only when I am present with you.

Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmFervourZealIn Men's PresenceDoing The Right Thing

But the one by the bondwoman was born after the flesh; while the one by the freewoman was through the promise.

Verse ConceptsGod's Promise To AbrahamLife In A Material WorldThe Promise Of A Babyslaverysarah

But as at that time he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born through the Spirit, so it is now.

Verse ConceptsConcubinesPersecution, Nature OfLife In A Material WorldThe Promise Of A BabyPersecutionSatanic Hatred

But what saith the scripture? "Cast out the bondwoman and her son; for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman."

Verse ConceptsConcubinesInheritance, MaterialRevenge, Examples Ofdiscriminationsonship

So then, brethren, we are not children of a bondwoman, but of the freewoman.

Verse ConceptsNames And Titles For The Christian

I indeed have confidence in regard to you in the Lord, that ye will be no otherwise minded; but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whoever he may be.

Verse ConceptsConfusionTroubling Groups Of PeopleRelationship Troubles

But as for me, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then hath the cross ceased to be a stumblingblock.

Verse ConceptsAbolitionOffenceNecessity Of CircumcisionSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionPersecution

For not even do they who become circumcised themselves keep the Law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

Verse ConceptsStrength, HumanNecessity Of CircumcisionThey Do Not Keep CommandsBoasting