Gal 2:4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gal 2:4-5: 2:4-5 The false Christians entered the church there (either Jerusalem or Antioch) to subvert Paul’s message that Gentiles are free from Jewish requirements such as circumcision. 2:4 By labeling some so-called believers as false, Paul denied that they were Christians at all. They did not understand or truly receive the Good News, in contrast with the apostles in Jerusalem (2:3 ). • were secretly brought in: Paul implies that a larger group of Jewish “Christians” opposed his preaching (cp. Acts 15:5 ) and stood behind the false teachers who entered the church. • Requiring Gentile Christians to observe Jewish law would enslave them to regulations (see Gal 3:23

dActs 15:5►

eGal 3:23–4:11►

‏ Galatians 2:4

Summary for Gal 2:4-5: 2:4-5 ^a The false Christians entered the church there (either Jerusalem or Antioch) to subvert Paul’s message that Gentiles are free from Jewish requirements such as circumcision. 2:4 ^b By labeling some so-called believers as false, Paul denied that they were Christians at all. They did not understand or truly receive the Good News, in contrast with the apostles in Jerusalem (2:3 ^c).

• were secretly brought in: Paul implies that a larger group of Jewish “Christians” opposed his preaching (cp. Acts 15:5 ^d) and stood behind the false teachers who entered the church.

• Requiring Gentile Christians to observe Jewish law would enslave them to regulations (see Gal 3:23–4:11 ^e) and deny the Good News of Christ.