But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Christ Jesus, might be given to those who believe (Galatians 3:22). It’s a trap you cannot escape. … Continue reading
Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law (Galatians 3:21). If If you could have earned … Continue reading
The law was put into effect by angels through a mediator. A mediator, however, does not represent just one party; but God is one (Galatians 3:19-20). Moses was God’s mediator to Israel. No pressure there. He was the go-between for … Continue reading
What, then, was the purpose of the law? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come (Galatians 3:19). Kids need boundaries. Look around. Just about every law we have in place is … Continue reading
For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God in his grace gave it to Abraham through a promise (Galatians 3:18). It doesn’t depend on the law. By extension–it doesn’t depend … Continue reading
What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise (Galatians 3:17). The promise is where it began. The promise is where … Continue reading
Brothers, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case (Galatians 3:15). Some years ago, my family … Continue reading
He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit (Galatians 3:14). He could have kept it a private … Continue reading
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
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