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Galatians 2:15-21

Justified by Faith, Not Works of the Law

June 18, 2028

Saint Luke as a Painter before Christ on the Cross, Francisco de Zurbarán
Saint Luke as a Painter before Christ on the Cross, Francisco de Zurbarán, c. 1630–1650Museo del Prado, Madrid
Luke, the patron of painters, stands at the foot of the cross holding his palette, and the face is generally taken to be Zurbarán's own.It is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me: the painter put himself in the picture to say so.Museo del Prado, MadridSpain's national collection, formed from what the Spanish crown had bought over three centuries, which is why its Titians and Rubenses are unmatched.Museo del Prado, Madrid
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelLuke 7:36-8:3Lk 7:36-8:3
EpistleGal. 2:15-21Gal 2:15-21
Old Testament1 Kings 21:1-10, (11-14), 15-21a1 Kgs 21:1-10, (11-14), 15-21aAlt. OT2 Sam. 11:26-12:10, 13-152 Sm 11:26-12:10, 13-15
PsalterPs. 5:1-8Ps 5:1-8Alt. PsalmPs. 32Ps 32

Overview & Insights

"...yet we know that a person is justified not by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ." (Galatians 2:16)

Paul explains to Peter, and to the Galatians, that both Jews and Gentiles are made right with God through faith in Christ rather than by keeping the law. He describes his old self as crucified with Christ, so that the life he now lives is lived by faith in the Son of God who loved him and gave himself for him.

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Commentary

Galatians 2 CommentariesGal 2 Commentaries BibleHub

Aggregates classic commentaries on Paul's doctrine of justification by faith.

Galatians 2 Commentary: Justification by FaithGal 2 Commentary: Justification by Faith Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik walks through Paul's confrontation with Peter and its theological stakes.

Galatians 2:15-21Gal 2:15-21 Center for Excellence in Preaching

Preaching-focused notes on Paul's argument that grace, not law, saves both Jew and Greek.

Commentary on Galatians 2:15-21Commentary on Gal 2:15-21 Working Preacher

Luther Seminary's lectionary commentary on Christian freedom as the letter's central theme.

Galatians 2 CommentaryGal 2 Commentary Precept Austin

Verse-by-verse word study compilation on justification by faith apart from the law.

Background & Word Study

Galatians 2:15 InterlinearGal 2:15 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek interlinear for the key verb "justified" (dikaioō) at the heart of the passage.

Galatians Video OverviewGal Video Overview BibleProject

Animated overview of the whole letter's argument about gospel freedom.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Galatians 2Catena on Gal 2 Catena

Compiled patristic comments on Paul's confrontation with Peter and doctrine of justification.

Art & Music

Galatians 2:15-21 Summary PageGal 2:15-21 Summary Page Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt's lectionary page for this reading with linked art resources.

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