SERIES: FREEDOM! 2015 theme
TITLE: Commendation
Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10
I. ONE GOSPEL
“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” Thomas Jefferson
The Judaizers are attacking Paul on two fronts:
1. The (authority of the gospel) he preaches.
2. His (apostleship).
He had two companions;
1. Barnabas- a devout (Jewish Christian)
2. Titus- an uncircumcised (Gentile) convert to Christianity.
What is at stake? See verse 4
II. ONE TEAM
No ministry is a (one) or (two) man team.
Paul had some allies in this fight for the gospel.
What did these allies offer Paul & Barnabas? (the right hand of fellowship) This was a sign of agreement and trust which was an endorsement of their ministry.
No ministry (stands alone). Martin Luther used to call it “the priesthood of all believers.”
“There is no telling how far an organization can go or what it can do if no one cares who gets the credit.” Ronald Reagan
NEXT WEEK: Freedom!
Title: Hypocrisy Front and Center
Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16
