Galatians 3:15-29

CHILDREN OF GOD THROUGH FAITH

Keywords 3:26

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus,

 

1. The Promise versus the Law (15-22)

 Paul illustrated our covenant with God by using a human example. A last will and

testament cannot be added to or changed once it is put into effect. The original

document must stand. In the same way, God’s covenant (promise), given to

Abraham was not altered with the addition of the law. So, what was the purpose

of the law? It was to point out our need for the Seed—Christ Jesus. The law does

not give righteousness. It is only through faith in Jesus Christ that we are made

righteous by God.

 

2. Belonging to Christ, we are heirs (23-29)

 The law existed from the time it came to Moses until the time of Christ. The law

kept us prisoners. But the law had the good effect of leading us to Christ. At that

point, he freed us from the law. When faith in Christ came, we became children

of God who made us all united in Christ Jesus. Everyone who believes in Jesus

Christ are children of God.

 

Prayer Lord, we are your children because of Christ Jesus. Help us to know the

freedom we have received in the gospel.

One Word We are all children of God through Christ