Session 4: Justified by Faith, Not Works of Law
Preparation Resources
1) Galatians 2:15-21
2) Paul for Everyone: pages 17-20
3) Tim Keller sermons
Discussion Topics
1) In verses 15-16, we encounter one of several challenging technical terms that Paul uses that is generally translated as "justified" or "reckoned as righteous". How does the preceding discussion with Peter shed light on the meaning of this word?
2) What do you think it means when Paul says that he "died to the law" (verse 19)? What do you think it means that he "died to the law through the law"?
3) Put verses 20-21 in your own words. What does it mean when Paul says it is Christ who lives in him?
4) Is there a tension between the two sentences of verse 20? What is the significance of joining these two sentences so closely?
1) Galatians 2:15-21
2) Paul for Everyone: pages 17-20
3) Tim Keller sermons
Discussion Topics
1) In verses 15-16, we encounter one of several challenging technical terms that Paul uses that is generally translated as "justified" or "reckoned as righteous". How does the preceding discussion with Peter shed light on the meaning of this word?
2) What do you think it means when Paul says that he "died to the law" (verse 19)? What do you think it means that he "died to the law through the law"?
3) Put verses 20-21 in your own words. What does it mean when Paul says it is Christ who lives in him?
4) Is there a tension between the two sentences of verse 20? What is the significance of joining these two sentences so closely?