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When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood to be condemned. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Galatians 2:11? 2. Why did Paul oppose Peter "to his face" in Galatians 2:11? 3. How does Galatians 2:11 illustrate accountability among Christian leaders? 4. What can we learn about hypocrisy from Peter's actions in Galatians 2:11? 5. How does Galatians 2:11 connect with Matthew 18:15 on confronting sin? 6. How should we address hypocrisy within our church community today? 7. Why did Paul oppose Peter in Galatians 2:11? 8. What does Galatians 2:11 reveal about early church conflicts? 9. How does Galatians 2:11 challenge the concept of apostolic authority? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 2? 11. Galatians 2:11 – What does the lack of a recorded response from Peter after Paul’s public rebuke suggest about possible missing historical details or inconsistencies in the text? 12. What occurred during the Incident at Antioch? 13. What occurred during the Incident at Antioch? 14. Proverbs 27:5 – If “open rebuke” is always better than hidden feelings, how do we reconcile this with teachings that emphasize gentleness? Discussion Questions 1. What does Paul's confrontation with Peter teach us about the importance of maintaining the truth of the gospel in our actions? 2. How can we apply the principle of accountability in our own church communities, especially among leaders? 3. In what ways can cultural or social pressures lead us to act inconsistently with our faith, and how can we guard against this? 4. How does the unity of the church, as demonstrated in this passage, reflect the heart of the gospel message? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to confront someone or were confronted about an inconsistency in your faith. What did you learn from that experience, and how did it impact your walk with Christ? Galatians 2 Bible Study Questions 1. What does Paul's return to Jerusalem reveal about his dedication to the Gospel? 2. How does Peter's hypocrisy in Antioch illustrate the struggle between cultural pressures and the truth of the Gospel? 3. How does Paul's confrontation with Peter demonstrate his commitment to Gospel truth? 4. What does Paul's argument for justification by faith mean for our understanding of salvation? 5. How does Paul's description of living "by faith in the Son of God" apply to your personal faith journey? 6. How does this chapter deepen your understanding of the concept of "freedom in Christ"? 7. How does the conflict in Antioch inform our understanding of the early church's struggles? 8. How can we follow Paul's example to confront hypocrisy in our Christian communities today? 9. What is the significance of Paul's statement, "If righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing"? 10. How does Paul's insistence on remembering the poor apply to our Christian responsibility towards social justice today? 11. How does the confrontation between Paul and Peter illuminate the tension between Jewish and Gentile Christians? 12. How does this chapter challenge us to align our actions with the truth of the Gospel? 13. How does the acceptance of Paul's ministry by the Jerusalem leaders validate his apostleship? 14. In what ways does the division in Antioch serve as a reminder of the human tendencies that can affect even spiritual leaders? 15. How does the phrase "not I, but Christ lives in me" inspire your understanding of Christian identity? 16. How can we reconcile cultural traditions with the universality of the Gospel message in our context? 17. How does this chapter speak to the importance of addressing and resolving conflicts within the church? 18. In what ways does Paul's defense of the Gospel challenge you to deepen your understanding of faith and works? 19. How does the situation in Antioch relate to present day conflicts within the church over doctrinal issues? 20. How can we ensure that our practices and beliefs align with the principle of justification by faith as opposed to works of the law? Links Galatians 2:11 NIV Galatians 2:11 NLT Galatians 2:11 ESV Galatians 2:11 NASB Galatians 2:11 KJV Galatians 2:11 Commentaries Bible Hub