I Live by Faith in the Son of God: A Scripture Hike through Galatians 2.11-21

I Live by Faith in the Son of God: A Scripture Hike through Galatians 2.11-21

From Nomads You And I by Cindy Dunagan

March 17, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

Mark and Cindy discuss Galatians 2, focusing on Paul's confrontation with Peter and the implications for Christian faith and community.

In this scripture hike, Mark and Cindy explore the second half of Galatians 2, where Paul recounts a powerful moment when he confronted Peter in Antioch for withdrawing from eating with Gentile believers out of fear of criticism from Jewish Christians. This public rebuke showed that even respected leaders can stumble when fear and social pressure replace the truth of the gospel. Paul reminded Peter that the message of Christ breaks down the old barriers—there is neither Jew nor Gentile, and no one is justified by the works of the Mosaic law but through faith in Jesus. Returning to the old system would only rebuild what Christ had already fulfilled. Instead, believers are called to a new life: dying to the old law and living for God. As Paul beautifully summarizes, “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” The Christian life is now lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved us and gave Himself for us, and trusting in that grace ensures that Christ’s sacrifice was not in vain.

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Host: Cindy

Guest: Mark

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Organizations: Jewish Christians, Gentile believers

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