
02/10/2025
🛑 “If There’s Only ONE Gospel In The Bible… Why Does Galatians 2:7 Mention TWO?” 👀
📖 “But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me [Paul], as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter…” — Galatians 2:7 (KJV)
🤔 Many have been told there’s always only been “one gospel” throughout Scripture. But if that were true, why does the Holy Spirit inspire Paul to write about two distinct gospels in the same verse?
Let’s Rightly Divide This 👇 (2 Tim. 2:15)
🔺 1. The Gospel of the Circumcision (Peter & the Twelve)
This was the message of the kingdom promised to Israel through the prophets:
👉 “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…” (Acts 2:38)
👉 “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” (Acts 3:19–21)
⚡ Their gospel: Messiah has come! Israel must repent, be baptized, and prepare for the promised kingdom on earth (Luke 22:29–30; Matt. 19:28).
🔺 2. The Gospel of the Uncircumcision (Paul)
This gospel was revealed later to Paul, not by man, but by Jesus Christ Himself (Gal. 1:11–12).
👉 “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man… by the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
👉 “The gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24).
⚡ Paul’s gospel: Christ died for your sins, was buried, and rose again the third day (1 Cor. 15:1–4).
✔️ Salvation is by grace through faith ALONE, apart from works, law, or covenants (Eph. 2:8–9; Rom. 3:28).
🔺 3. The Agreement in Galatians 2:9 🤝
Paul says Peter, James, and John recognized this difference:
👉 They gave Paul and Barnabas “the right hands of fellowship.”
👉 They agreed to go to the circumcision (Israel), while Paul would go to the heathen (Gentiles).
📌 Notice: They didn’t merge messages. They didn’t swap pulpits. They acknowledged two God-given ministries—one to Israel (prophecy), one to the Gentiles (mystery).
🔺 4. Why Does This Matter?
If you blend these gospels together, you end up with:
❌ Confusion about baptism vs. no baptism
❌ Works vs. grace
❌ Kingdom on earth vs. heavenly hope
But when you rightly divide:
✅ You see Israel’s program (prophecy, kingdom, circumcision)
✅ You see the Body of Christ’s program (mystery, grace, uncircumcision)
✅ You rest in the finished crosswork of Christ for salvation today
🙌 Today, there is ONE gospel for us — the gospel of the grace of God revealed to Paul.
📖 “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.” (Gal. 3:26)
📖 “For by grace are ye saved through faith… not of works.” (Eph. 2:8–9)
No law. No temple. No water. No kingdom commission.
Just Christ crucified, risen, and glorified—received by faith alone. ✝️✨
💡 If you’ve never seen this before, maybe it’s time to step back from tradition and let the Bible speak for itself.
👉 There are not “many gospels” for today. There’s not “one gospel through all ages.”
There were multiple gospels revealed in Scripture—and only ONE applies to us now in the dispensation of grace.
🔥 Don’t blend prophecy with mystery. Rightly divide the Word and rejoice in God’s wisdom!