Thematic Bible: Reversion to


Thematic Bible



Notice, it is I, Paul, who tells you that if you receive circumcision [as a supposed requirement of salvation], Christ will be of no benefit to you [for you will lack the faith in Christ that is necessary for salvation]. Verse ConceptsAbolitionSalvation Not By WorksValue

Are you so foolish and senseless? Having begun [your new life by faith] with the Spirit, are you now being perfected and reaching spiritual maturity by the flesh [that is, by your own works and efforts to keep the Law]? Verse ConceptsBeginningThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchBeginning Of SalvationFoolish PeopleActivity BegunEnd Of Actionsa new beginningFinishing Strongeffortperformancefinishing


But when I saw that they were not being straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I told Cephas (Peter) in front of everyone, “If you, being a Jew, live [as you have been living] like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how is it that you are [now virtually] forcing the Gentiles to live like Jews [if they want to eat with you]?” Verse ConceptsOppressing ForeignersThe Truth Of The GospelThe Purity Of The GospelJews Separate From GentilesNo CompulsionWorry And Stressacting

Tell me, you who are bent on being under the Law, do you not listen to [what] the Law [really says]? Verse ConceptsUnder The LawPositive ThinkingBeing PositiveBeing Uniquelaw