This article seeks to explore the politics of identity in Paul’s gospel with a focus on the Antioch Incident (Gal 2:11-14). While Paul as a diaspora Jew is committed to spreading the gospel to the gentiles, Peter as a Jew based in Jerusalem is dedicated to spreading the gospel to Jews at home and abroad. When Peter visited Antioch, he was not consistent with his fellowship meal with the gentiles. Paul’s argument about proper Christian identity is to affirm both diversity and solidarity. While the former allows for different cultural identities, the latter demands a global identity seeking solidarity with other people, so that the truth of the gospel may reach all people.
