I went in response to a revelation …
Summary: The two key words in this passage are “revelation” and “response.” The Bible is full of wonderful examples of both.
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I took Titus along also.
Summary: In this passage we discover another friend and coworker of Paul’s.
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Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem …
… this time with Barnabas.
Summary: The Bible tells us a lot about Barnabas, but the information is scattered throughout the New Testament, so we have to do a little digging to learn about him.
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Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, …
Summary: Telling a story is an art form. Telling a truth in story form is a different kind of art. God, the ultimate Author, can do both.
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And they praised God because of me.
Summary: How we live determines how we are remembered.
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I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. They only heard the report: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.”
Summary: Life is complicated, and so is the Bible. Sometimes, it helps to simplify things. Hopefully, a simple explanation using a peanut will help us see the value of this passage.
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Then I went to Syria and Cilicia.
Summary: The story Paul tells about his travels sounds different than the story Luke tells us about Paul. When we consider how people tell stories, the differences disappear, and a more detailed picture emerges.
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I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie.
Summary: We take a second look at truth-telling and telling lies.
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I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie.
Summary: Paul’s affirmation of truth is a statement that triggers a lot of questions. How do we know Paul is telling the truth?
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I saw none of the other apostles—only James, the Lord’s brother.
Summary: Paul gives us a brief glimpse of his visit to Jerusalem after his conversion.
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