The True Gospel
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Galatians 2:1-14
Paul Accepted by the Apostles
2 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. 2 I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running or had not run in vain. 3 But even Titus, who was with me, was not forced to be circumcised, though he was a Greek. 4 Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery— 5 to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. 6 And from those who seemed to be influential (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)—those, I say, who seemed influential added nothing to me. 7 On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised 8 (for he who worked through Peter for his apostolic ministry to the circumcised worked also through me for mine to the Gentiles), 9 and when James and Cephas and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to Barnabas and me, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. 10 Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
Paul Opposes Peter
11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. 13 And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy. 14 But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, “If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?”
This week at French Camp Presbyterian Church
Today:
10am - Regular SS Classes; 11th-Adult SS with Dennis Cox, “The Gospel Paul Preached” @ LSB 5/7
10am - Newcomers’ Class with Larry Littlejohn @ Ed. Wing
11:00am - Worship
No Sunday Evening Service Tonight
Monday:
6pm - Ladies Monday Evening Bible Study (Genesis)
Tuesday:
8:30am - Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Romans)
Wednesday:
6pm - Prayer Meeting
Thursday:
6:30pm - Missions Committee Meeting @ LSB
Friday:
5:30am - Men’s Bible Study @ Welcome Center
Next Sunday:
No Children & Youth Sunday School Classes
All Welcome to the Newcomers Class with Pastor Alex
No Sunday Evening Service
Life of the Church
School Class for 11th Graders - Adult Sunday: Dennis Cox is teaching this class on “The Gospel Paul Preached,” featuring key passages from Paul’s letters. The class meets in LSB Room 5/7. All are welcome.
Newcomers’ SS Class: Larry Littlejohn is sharing about how and why FCARP joined the ARP. Pastor Alex will conclude with two classes on what Presbyterians believe. A final class will be a membership class for those who decide to join the church. Any who are interested would be welcome to attend.
Sunday School Next Sunday: Due to the upcoming pass weekend, there will be no children or youth classes next Sunday. However, all are welcome to join Pastor Alex’s class for Newcomers on What Presbyterians Believe, which meets in the Educational Building.
Carolyn Akers would like to express appreciation and say thank you to all who have shown kindness and love to her and her family. The outpouring of love has been overwhelming and has comforted them in the midst of their sorrow.
Sunday Night, February 27, 5:30 pm - Meal and Speaker Larry Martin: We will have a simple meal in the LSB provided by the church, followed by the program and round table discussions. Our first speaker with this new format will be Larry Martin, whose powerful testimony of healing and forgiveness is a tribute to the great mercy and grace of God. RSVP by Tuesday, February 22 to dbarlow@frenchcamp.org.
Gifts to the Church in loving memory of:
Russ Akers by Glen & Debbie Barlow, Alex & Mary Nell Coblentz, and Donna Perkins
The Mecklin Family by Joe & Pat Moore of Harrison, AR
Erleine Parish by Glen & Debbie Barlow, Alex & Mary Nell Coblentz
90th Birthday Celebration for Mary Faith Phillips February 27: The party is come-and-go from 1:00 til 3:00pm in the Living Stones Building. She would enjoy seeing and greeting as many as possible. If you can't come to the party but want to send birthday greetings, speak with Larry Littlejohn for contact information.
Opportunity for Supporting One of Our Own: Kate Winter, who grew up in French Camp and is now a student at Ole Miss, is going on a short-term, cross-cultural trip to the UK in May. She would value the prayer support of her home church, as well as any donations toward this trip. If you would like to make a contribution toward her expenses, please do so through FCARP no later than April 1. See Kate’s parents, Don & Mary Jane, for more details.
