In Galatians 3, Paul is scolding the Galatians for believing too strongly in the law. Paul does not want the people to believe that they are supposed to put their faith in the law. Instead, he wants them to put their faith in the spirit. He tells them that they cannot receive the spirit of God through the law.

What problem is Paul dealing with in Galatians?

Paul is principally concerned with the controversy surrounding gentile Christians and the Mosaic Law during the Apostolic Age.

Why was Paul upset with Peter in Galatians?

According to the Epistle to the Galatians chapter 2, Peter had traveled to Antioch and there was a dispute between him and Paul. Galatians 2:11–13 says: When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles.

Who is St Peter and Paul?

Paul and St. Peter are patron saints of the Eternal City. In the Apulia region of southeastern Italy, the feast of saints Peter and Paul was associated with the Tarantella dance since the middle ages.

How were Peter and Paul killed?

Christian tradition maintains that after Rome nearly burned to the ground, Nero engaged in a brutal crackdown on Christians which led to the executions of Peter and Paul.

Why does the church need both Peter and Paul?

Paul greet pilgrims at the threshold of the holy place as a testimony to the unifying power of these great apostles. Peter and Paul are twin pillars for our Church, if you will. The Church places these two apostles together in a single common feast day and celebrates their memory as one.

Was Peter really the first pope?

Peter was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. Roman Catholic tradition holds that Jesus established St. Peter as the first pope (Matthew 16:18). After Jesus death, he served as the head of the Apostles and was the first to perform a miracle after Pentecost (Acts 3:1–11).

What does the Bible say about the yoke?

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.