Light + Truth Crucified with Christ
Oct 31, 2025
In this discussion, John Piper, an experienced pastor and theologian, dives deep into Galatians 2:15–21, revealing the profound meaning of dying with Christ. He tackles Peter's legalism and highlights the true essence of justification by faith. Using compelling metaphors like the railroad track and ladder, Piper illustrates the contrast between grace and legalism. He emphasizes that true conversion means a death to self-reliance, encouraging listeners to embrace faith for a life lived in Christ.
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Shared Faith Undercuts Legalism
- Paul argues he and Peter share the same theology and experience of justification by faith, not law.
- Therefore Peter's behavior toward Gentiles contradicted their mutual conviction and experience.
Freedom May Look Like Sin To Others
- Paul admits trusting Christ made Jewish believers appear as 'sinners' to Judaizers but denies Christ became an agent of sin.
- Being labeled a sinner for abandoning ceremonial law is not actual moral sin when done in love and freedom.
Railroad Track vs Ladder Of Law
- Legalism turns God's law from a railroad track of grace into a ladder of self-earning, which Paul tore down.
- Re-erecting that ladder proves you a transgressor because you prostitute the law for self-justification.
