Galatians 3:1-14

 

CHRIST JESUS REDEEMED US

Keywords 3:14

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.

 

1. Consider Abraham (1-9)

 Paul rebuked the Galatians for foolishly turning away from the gospel and being

swayed by the legalistic Judaizers who believed salvation came through the law.

Paul struck down all the arguments of these false teachers by just asking a few

questions. He reminded them of Abraham, their ancestor. Abraham was credited

with righteousness because of his faith, not because of anything he did. We are

saved by faith in Jesus. When we have faith, we are blessed along with Abraham.

 

2. Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law (10-14)

 Those who rely on the law for their salvation are under a curse. It is impossible

to obtain salvation through obedience to the law. Salvation comes only through

Christ Jesus, who became a curse for us when he was hung on the cross and

died for our sins. By becoming a curse, he became our redeemer. He redeemed

us from the curse of having to abide by the law (impossible to do!) and brought us

to the blessing and promise of the Spirit.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for Jesus who became our redeemer when he was

crucifi ed for our sins.

One Word Christ Jesus redeemed us by faith