In Galatians 2:1-14, Paul continued his personal story about his interaction with the leaders in Jerusalem, relating that they completely supported his message and ministry. He recounted these events in detail in order to defend the gospel and protect the unity of the church. It is still true today that we can maintain unity amidst great cultural diversity only if we hold on to the one and only gospel.
While the people cynically questioned God’s justice and longed for his intervention, in Malachi 2:17-3:5, God told them he would be coming in judgment...
The conclusion to the first half of Ephesians is a prayer for believers to have strength to know Christ’s love.
As opposition grew toward Jesus, he anticipated that it would reach his followers as well and prepare them for how to live.
