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  Ascending by revelation, the gospel I preach among the Gentiles Galatians 2:1-2 “After fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas and Titus, and I went up by revelation to present to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, to those who were influential, so that my running and my running might not be in vain.” Symparalabon (συνπαραλαβὼν) or Aneven (ἀνέβην) are imperfect verbs that signify acting under the guidance of the Holy Spirit at that moment. The reason for going up to Jerusalem fourteen years later is to go up after hearing the word of the Ho Logos working within the heart. Dokusin (δοκοῦσιν) refers to Peter, John, and James, who were the leaders of the Jerusalem church at that time. The term *kat’ ἰδίαν* (kat’ ἰδίαν) means "one’s own possession," signifying that the gospel is not something learned from anyone, but something one came to know through revelation. However, because people did not believe this gospel, Paul was going to Jerusalem f...

  What I am writing to you is not a lie before God.   Galatians 1:19-24 "I saw no other apostles except James, the brother of the Lord. Behold, what I am writing to you is not a lie before God. Afterward I came into Syria and Cilicia, but the churches in Judea in Christ did not recognize me by face; but when they heard that the one who persecuted us is now preaching the faith that he had formerly sought to destroy, they glorified God through me." James refers to the James who was Jesus's blood relative (brother) during his lifetime, distinct from the two Jameses among Jesus's twelve apostles (James the Greater: son of Zebedee, James the Less: son of Alphaeus). This James, Jesus's brother, was not one of the twelve disciples, but the president of the council in Jerusalem. However, the expression "other apostles" implies that these are people (apostles) other than Jesus' brother. These other people (apostles) were not in the Jerusalem church, a...

  (3) Regulations concerning priests   Leviticus chapters 8-10 are about the holiness of the priests. Chapter 8 contains regulations regarding the ordination of priests, Chapter 9 contains information regarding the sacrifices offered by priests, and Chapter 10 contains warnings for when the priestly office is performed incorrectly. Hebrews 5:4 states, "No one takes this honor of his own accord, but only those called by God, like Aaron." Aaron was the first high priest. Aaron's sons succeeded him as priests. The Bible states that being commissioned into the priesthood is an honorable thing. It is to serve as a mediator between God and man. In the New Testament era, the priests are those who are in Christ. That is why the saints are called the priesthood of all believers. We must examine the requirements God demanded when ordaining a priest. They must wash with water, put on holy new garments, and be anointed. Washing with water signifies death rather than a ritua...

  He gave His body for the atonement of our sins Galatians 1:4-6 "Christ gave His body for the atonement of our sins, in accordance with the will of God, our Father, to deliver(ἐξέληται) us from this evil age. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen. I am astonished that you are so quickly turning away from the one who called(καλέσαντος) you by the grace of Christ and following a different gospel." A generation roughly refers to the 30 to 40-year period during which a person is capable of performing work (ministry). Ministry is important in Christianity. Various biblical verses defined by works refer to ministry. This means that faith without ministry is dead faith (an evil thing). Esteletai (ἐξέληται) is the grammatical middle form of the verb meaning "to rescue," signifying that the Lord rescues us and makes us His own. The purpose of the Lord rescuing us is to make us His people and to make us ministers of the Kingdom of God. The word *dólsa* (δόξα), meaning glory...

  Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead Galatians 1:1-3 "Paul, an apostle—not of men nor through men, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead—to the churches in Galatia, together with all the brothers who are with me, grace and peace be with you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." The phrase "through" carries the meaning of becoming one with the object. It means that Paul became an apostle through (or in) Jesus Christ and God the Father. Although the purpose for which God the Father appointed Paul as an apostle remains the same, the method of becoming an apostle is presented. To become an apostle, one who becomes one with God in Jesus Christ becomes an apostle. While on his way to Damascus, Paul heard the voice of Jesus Christ, collapsed, and was blind for three days. He had become physically dead. Then, three days later, he opened his eyes through Ananias. To open one's eyes means to become one...

  Question 42: What benefit is there for us in the kingdom ruled by Christ? Answer: It is the benefit that through Him our conscience is freed from sin and filled with His spiritual richness, enabling us to live a righteous and holy life, and that we come to possess the ability to overcome the enemies of our souls: the devil, sin, the flesh, and the world. The kingdom ruled by Christ is the Kingdom of God (Heaven) that dwells within the hearts of the saints. Therefore, the saints become the people of the Kingdom of God, and Jesus Christ returns into the hearts of the saints to establish the Millennium Kingdom. The saints who establish the Millennium Kingdom are freed from sin and, as righteous people, carry out God's will, which is to preach the gospel to others so that they too may establish the Kingdom of God. Although the saint obtains resurrected life and establishes the Kingdom of Heaven, the thorn of the flesh of the old self remains hidden within the spirit. This means that ...