Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hung from a tree.” (Galatians 3:13) He didn’t just pay the price. He was the price. … Continue reading
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Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” (Galatians 3:11) Oy If only he had said, “The righteous will live by rules.” Rules are things I can quantify and measure and … Continue reading
All who rely on the law are under a curse, for it it written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” (Galatians 3:10). God: Storm’s coming. Take my hand. Me: … Continue reading
So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith (Galatians 3:9). If you made an appearance in Scripture, how would you be referenced? I think, “The Man of Faith” is pretty great. Go Abraham. You … Continue reading
The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the Gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” (Galatians 3:8) The Scripture foresaw… The Scripture announced… Sounds like a plan was already … Continue reading
Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham (Galatians 3:7). Father Abraham Had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham. I am one of them And so are you So let’s just praise the Lord! This song, with … Continue reading
Consider Abraham: “He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” (Galatians 3:6) You try so hard to earn a smile a nod a “well done” from the one you serve. And yet, the only way to earn … Continue reading
Consider Abraham: “He believed God…” (Galatians 3:6). This is one of my favorites. Paul says, “He believed God,” not, “He believed in God.” Chew on thatun for a minute. Sometimes, all God wants is for you to believe him. Believe … Continue reading
Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard?(Galatians 2:21) Hold on a second. Read that verse again. Not to be dense or anything, but do … Continue reading
Have you suffered so much for nothing–if it really was for nothing? (Galatians 3:4) If you can do it on your own, then the cross wasn’t necessary. If the cross wasn’t necessary, then your suffering for Christ is meaningless. If … Continue reading