Category Archives: Bible Study

Connection to the Vine

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

There were different ways of thinking about salvation as described in Galatians 2:11-21. One way to salvation which was represented by Paul is that faith in Christ Jesus is how a person is saved. To have a sustaining faith there … Continue reading →

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Through His Diverse People

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul’s authority was challenged even after fourteen years of being converted and preaching the Gospel. As we read in Galatians 2:1-10, we get the account of Paul’s contact with the Jerusalem leaders and this strengthens the case for his independent … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

This week, we will continue the journey and share some thoughts from the study of Galatians 2. Below are some questions for reflection Galatians 2:1-10 *Why was Paul’s authority challenged by church leaders? Does the gospel you give to others … Continue reading →

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Purpose in Saving Each of Us

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul explains in Galatians 1:11-24 that he received the Gospel by revelation from Jesus Christ. Before his conversion, he persecuted Christians but after his conversion, he was the chosen instrument to proclaim the name of Jesus to the Gentiles and … Continue reading →

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Call Upon His Name

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. – Psalm 145:18  With faith, we can be like Paul as written about in the post “Continue to Cleave to the ONE … Continue reading →

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