The Blessed Hope Podcast -- Episode Three: "Paul's Conversion, Visit to Jerusalem, and the Gentile Mission" (Galatians 1:11-2:10)

In the third episode of our series on Galatians, we take a look at Paul’s defense of his apostolic office in the face of direct challenges to his gospel from the Judaizers in Galatia. In this section of Galatians (Galatians 1:11-2:10), Paul recounts his call and conversion, his early ministry in Damascus and Arabia, his two post-conversion trips to Jerusalem when he met with the other apostles, and his time in Syrian Antioch and Cilicia (an area which includes Paul’s hometown, Tarsus).

Resources for Episode Three:

A Chronology of Paul's Life and Ministry

A Street Called Straight in Damascus

Suggested Bibliography for the Series:

F. F. Bruce, Paul: The Apostle of the Heart Set Free

Guy Waters, The Life and Theology of Paul

Martin Luther's Commentary on Galatians

Moo, Galatians (Baker Exegetical Commentary)

J. V. Fesko, Galatians, Lectio Continua Series

Music (Shutterstock): Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op 92m, second movement, Allegretto (A minor)

Note on Podcasting Services—Using a podcast service for the Blessed Hope is still on hold. Several experienced podcasters have advised me to get a few episodes under my belt before uploading to a such a service (i.e., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc). Meanwhile, you can still tell a friend about the Blessed Hope and encourage them to listen!

Questions or Comments? Leave them here: Contact Me