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.
God is free to define Israel, to show mercy or wrath, and to add to Israel from the nations.
The personal letter Paul wrote to Philemon contains a beautiful picture of redemption through the work of Christ.
Four short parables point to the surpassing value of the kingdom of God and the need to find it now.
