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It was only when he died that the Roman centurion in charge of the execution recognized that Jesus was the Son of God . Everyone in the Gospel of Mark is incapable of recognizing who Jesus is, except for John the Baptist, Peter (momentarily), and the Roman centurion at his execution, and Peter’s moment of insight proved fleeting. Even the Baptist began to question the identity of Christ when he was imprisoned by Herod Antipas.

Foi somente quando morreu que o centurião romano encarregado da execução reconheceu que Jesus era (e continua sendo) o Filho de Deus . Todos no Evangelho de Marcos são incapazes de reconhecer quem é Jesus, exceto João Batista, Pedro (momentaneamente) e o centurião romano em sua execução, e o momento de discernimento de Pedro se mostrou fugaz. Até o Batista começou a questionar a identidade de Cristo quando foi preso por Herodes Antipas.

Paul presents the points of agreement and disagreement with his Judaizing opponents in Galatia – Galatians 2:15-21. What identifies the people of God and determines membership in His covenant community is Christ, especially the Messiah who has been revealed on the Cross. Jews and Gentiles are justified through Jesus and his death, and nothing else !

Paul présente les points d'accord et de désaccord avec ses adversaires judaïsants en Galatie - Galates 2:15-21. Ce qui identifie le peuple de Dieu et détermine l'appartenance à Sa communauté d'alliance, c'est Christ, en particulier le Messie qui a été révélé sur la Croix. Les Juifs et les Gentils sont justifiés par Jésus et sa mort, et rien d'autre !

Paul’s references to justification from works have a specific category of works in view, the works required by the Mosaic Law . Sin is the Great Leveler that places everyone in the same predicament: Bondage to sin now, and death and divine wrath later. No one is exempt from the penalty of sin, but God has graciously provided a way to avoid the everlasting effects of our sinful acts.