This first part of chapter 2 gives more background into Paul's calling & ministry. Why does he spend so much time on this? Men claiming to be preachers & teachers of the Word, but whom have a false message have invaded the Galatian church & are wrecking havoc within the church. Paul is establishing his authority & the validity of the message he gave
Paul then reminds them that Jewish tradition, or tradition for any matter, is not the issue, so don't get caught up in it. Once again it is about your relationship with God. We are all sinners, we have all messed up - whether or not we are Jewish or Gentile, raised in the church or new to it. God does not look at our outward attempts at reconciliation (making things right), He looks at our repentant heart. So stick with the grace of God - His willingness to forgive us & call us His own, not by anything we do, but by His overwhelming love for us.
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