GALATIANS 2:7 WHICH GOSPEL TO PREACH?

[Doug]

Galatians 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
2:8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles)

There are two gospels presented in Galatians 2:7. This verse does not say the gospel TO the uncircumcision or TO the circumcision. That it says OF means it is clearly identified as being distinct gospels.

Peter and the apostles preached the gospel of the circumcision. They preached salvation unto eternal life by believing on the name of Jesus.

Acts 10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

The gospel of the Circumcision that Peter is preaching is the fulfillment of the new testament to enable God to perform the new covenant promised Israel and Judah alone (Jeremiah 31:31-34). Jesus's prophesied death and resurrection would fulfill the promises given to Israel (Acts 3:18 Luke 1:68-75 Genesis 3:15 Luke 24:44-47 Luke 18:31-34 Isaiah 53:1-12 Psalm 16:8-10).

Peter preached repentance to Israel for crucifying Jesus (Acts 3:14-15 Acts 2:23 Acts 2:38). The resurrection of Jesus Christ would fulfill the future promise of his Kingdom on earth (Acts 2:30). This promised Kingdom would put Jesus on the throne of David (Luke 1:32-33); enable Israel to reign and rule with him over the nations (Revelation 20:4-6); Christ Jesus will be a light of salvation to the Gentiles (Isaiah 42:6-7).

Paul was preaching the gospel of the uncircumcision. He was sent to the Jew first, then to the Gentiles. He is the apostle to the Gentiles in this dispensation of Grace (Romans 11:13).

Paul received his gospel and ministry from revelations from Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:11-12). Paul preached salvation in Christ as a gift given freely to all that believe (Romans 3:24-26 Romans 5:18 Romans 1:16).

Paul preached faith in Christ alone, and the complete salvation provided in his death on the cross and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1 3 4). Paul preached faith in Christ alone, faith in what Christ did on the cross in dying for our sins, as our substitute; faith in his blood for our complete forgiveness (Romans 3:25-26 Colossians 1:14) and his resurrection for our justification unto eternal life (Romans 4:25).

In the dispensation of grace, which was not revealed until Paul, we will find no difference between Jew and Gentile (Galatians 3:28) but rather, justification to eternal life to all who believe, Jew or Gentile; we have the identity and the unity of being in one body (Romans 12:5). Paul preached a gospel of Grace apart from Israel (Ephesians 2-11-22). A gospel that did not require the law or works (Romans 3:21-24 Ephesians 2:8-9). Paul preached that the wall of separation between Jew and Gentile was abolished by the cross (Ephesians 2:14). Paul preached a new creature in Christ (Galatians 6:15). Paul preached the church the body of Christ (Romans 12:5 1 Corinthians 12:27) and Christ the head of the body (Colossians 1:18 Ephesians 5:23).


Both Peter and Paul were approved and ordained of God. Peter was given a ministry to Israel and those who believed his preaching are in Christ. Israel was temporarily set aside along with Peter and his message. God revealed to Paul the dispensation of grace and the gospel of Christ for the present time. The promises to Israel will all be fulfilled.

 

[Matthias]

I would tell newbies that the only gospel to preach - to anyone and everyone - is the one and only gospel of God.

Newbies, God and the Messiah will not be pleased with those who are destroying the continuity of the gospel.

 

[ScottA]

Galatians 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
2:8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles)

There are two gospels presented in Galatians 2:7. This verse does not say the gospel TO the uncircumcision or TO the circumcision. That it says OF means it is clearly identified as being distinct gospels.

Peter and the apostles preached the gospel of the circumcision. They preached salvation unto eternal life by believing on the name of Jesus.

Acts 10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

The gospel of the Circumcision that Peter is preaching is the fulfillment of the new testament to enable God to perform the new covenant promised Israel and Judah alone (Jeremiah 31:31-34). Jesus's prophesied death and resurrection would fulfill the promises given to Israel (Acts 3:18 Luke 1:68-75 Genesis 3:15 Luke 24:44-47 Luke 18:31-34 Isaiah 53:1-12 Psalm 16:8-10).

Peter preached repentance to Israel for crucifying Jesus (Acts 3:14-15 Acts 2:23 Acts 2:38). The resurrection of Jesus Christ would fulfill the future promise of his Kingdom on earth (Acts 2:30). This promised Kingdom would put Jesus on the throne of David (Luke 1:32-33); enable Israel to reign and rule with him over the nations (Revelation 20:4-6); Christ Jesus will be a light of salvation to the Gentiles (Isaiah 42:6-7).

Paul was preaching the gospel of the uncircumcision. He was sent to the Jew first, then to the Gentiles. He is the apostle to the Gentiles in this dispensation of Grace (Romans 11:13).

Paul received his gospel and ministry from revelations from Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:11-12). Paul preached salvation in Christ as a gift given freely to all that believe (Romans 3:24-26 Romans 5:18 Romans 1:16).

Paul preached faith in Christ alone, and the complete salvation provided in his death on the cross and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1 3 4). Paul preached faith in Christ alone, faith in what Christ did on the cross in dying for our sins, as our substitute; faith in his blood for our complete forgiveness (Romans 3:25-26 Colossians 1:14) and his resurrection for our justification unto eternal life (Romans 4:25).

In the dispensation of grace, which was not revealed until Paul, we will find no difference between Jew and Gentile (Galatians 3:28) but rather, justification to eternal life to all who believe, Jew or Gentile; we have the identity and the unity of being in one body (Romans 12:5). Paul preached a gospel of Grace apart from Israel (Ephesians 2-11-22). A gospel that did not require the law or works (Romans 3:21-24 Ephesians 2:8-9). Paul preached that the wall of separation between Jew and Gentile was abolished by the cross (Ephesians 2:14). Paul preached a new creature in Christ (Galatians 6:15). Paul preached the church the body of Christ (Romans 12:5 1 Corinthians 12:27) and Christ the head of the body (Colossians 1:18 Ephesians 5:23).


Both Peter and Paul were approved and ordained of God. Peter was given a ministry to Israel and those who believed his preaching are in Christ. Israel was temporarily set aside along with Peter and his message. God revealed to Paul the dispensation of grace and the gospel of Christ for the present time. The promises to Israel will all be fulfilled.

It is the audience that is different, not the gospel.

If you yourself wrote a letter to a Jew regarding salvation, and another to a gentile--would the letters be the same or different?

 

[Doug]

It is the audience that is different, not the gospel.

The King James says of not to

 

[ScottA]

The King James says of not to

I get that, but the question remains the same: Would your own letter to a Jew, and another to a gentile be the same or different? Would your own words not be "of" one distinct explanation as opposed to the other, even "of" the same gospel?

 

[Doug]

I get that, but the question remains the same: Would your own letter to a Jew, and another to a gentile be the same or different? Would your own words not be "of" one distinct explanation as opposed to the other, even "of" the same gospel?

That may be the case if you were writing the same thing to each BUT when it says the gospel of it is descriptive of a particular unique gospel
Look at a definition of the word of
indicating an association between two entities, typically one of belonging: "the son of a friend" · "the coast of Italy" · "a photograph of the bride" · "a former colleague of John's"

 

[ScottA]

That may be the case if you were writing the same thing to each BUT when it says the gospel of it is descriptive of a particular unique gospel
Look at a definition of the word of
indicating an association between two entities, typically one of belonging: "the son of a friend" · "the coast of Italy" · "a photograph of the bride" · "a former colleague of John's"

That distinction simply shows one truth regarding two different groups--each "of" different need, under the One True Gospel. Which is salvation in Christ to the dead and to the living, as Paul also said, "but each one in his own order." Again, that difference is not different in Christ, but rather different in that the one group was dead/asleep, and the other alive. Which does not make for two gospels, but rather two groups (1 Thessalonians 4:15, 1 Corinthians 15:23).

Which is indeed a mouth full, and thus, it is good of you to notice.