Galatians 3:13-14Christ has redeemed us from the curse

of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is

everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come

upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the

Spirit through faith.

The blessing of Abraham comes through the Seed, Christ, to everyone

else.

The baptism of the Spirit gives us the ability to live for Him.

We are in Christ and He is in us.

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3:15-18 - God's blessing through the Seed is unchangeable

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Galatians 3:15Brethren, I speak in the manner of

men: Though it is only a man’s covenant, yet if it is confirmed, no one

annuls or adds to it.

How much more will God's covenant be kept?

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Galatians 3:16Now to Abraham and his Seed were the

promises made. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as of many, but as of one, “And to your Seed,” who is Christ.

The blessing of the AC comes through Christ and all who are "sons of God

through faith in Christ Jesus" (called a "generic singular"

Gal. 3:26

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Christ gave the blessings of the New Covenant to all who believe in HimLk. 22:20; 1 Cor. 11:25; 2 Cor. 3:6

Christ also gives us the "promise of the Father", the Holy Spirit

Acts 1:4-5; 2:16; Joel 2:28-29

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Galatians 3:17

And this I say, that the law, which was four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by God in Christ,

that it should make the promise of no effect.

The Law did not set aside the promise to Abraham that the blessing would

come through His seed.

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Galatians 3:18For if the inheritance is of the law, it is

no longer of promise; but God gave it to Abraham by promise.

Passive inheritance = for all believers.(Get into the Kingdom, Justification, Sonship,

Eternal life, etc.)____________________

Active inheritance = for faithful believers.(Ruling with Christ and the privileges that go

with it)

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Romans 8:16-17Talks about both inheritances.

Galatians 3:18 is talking about Passive Inheritance for all believers.

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Galatians 3:19What purpose then does the law serve?

It was added because of transgressions, till the Seed should

come to whom the promise was made; and it was appointed through angels

by the hand of a mediator.

3:19-25 - The Purpose of the Law:To get Israel ready for justification by

faith

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Israel was living in a manner that displeased God

The Law expressed His will

The Law showed their sin

The Law kept them separate

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Galatians 3:20

Now a mediator does not mediate for one only, but God is one.

Moses mediated between God and man in the Mosaic Law

It was an covenant the people agreed to keep.

Ex. 19:8; 24:3

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Galatians 3:21Is the law then against the promises of

God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could have

given life, truly righteousness would have been by the law.

The giving of the Law does not mean it is at odds with the promises.

No moral law, no matter how good, can give life.

Law only exposes the weakness of the flesh.

Rom. 8:3-4; note Rom. 7:15-20

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Galatians 3:22But the Scripture has confined all

under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those

who believe.

Looks a lot like Romans 3:19-23

Notice that, once again, Paul is clear the we are justified (declared

righteous) and given the Spirit when we have faith/ believe in Jesus Christ.

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Galatians 3:22But before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the

faith which would afterward be revealed.

"we" = the Jewish nation

The Law kept Israel distinct as a nation.

They were also continually aware of their need for the Messiah.

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Galatians 3:24-25Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after faith has

come, we are no longer under a tutor.

The Law should have turned the people's attention to the need for

faith; it should not have been their focus.

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The impossibility of pleasing God should have been obvious.

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When we believe in Christ, we die to the Law.

Romans 6:4; 7:6

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Galatians 3:26-27For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of

you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

3:26-4:31 Believers are now liberated to serve God

3:26-29 Believers are adult sons and heirs according to promise

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Everyone is blessed through the Abrahamic promises through Christ

when they believe in Him.

The "seed" is Christ and those who take part through Him.

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We not only become (adult) sons of God, the Spirit also baptizes us into the Body of Christ and indwells us

when we believe.Rom. 6:4; 1 Cor. 12:13; Eph. 1:13-14

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When we believe we are baptized by the Spirit, clothed with Christ, and His

righteousness.

We have the power to do what could not be done under the Law

Rom. 8:3-4

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Galatians 3:28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is

neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in

Christ Jesus.

Though we are distinct, we have equal standing before God regardless of

race, social status, or gender.

We are one in Christ and all have the ability to live for Him.

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Galatians 3:29

And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs

according to the promise.

Notice that this confirms that the "seed" is a reference to Christ and

those who believe in Him.This is true because you are Christ's.

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Heirship (passive) is the privilege of all believers.

Paul's has been speaking of this heirship and now will discuss it

further (4:1-7)

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Galatians 3:14The blessing of Abraham comes to

believing Jews and Gentiles alike.

Paul includes himself, and Jews, along with Gentiles.

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SummaryAll believers...

• are heirs of Abraham's • are sons of God• are equal in Christ• have been baptized into Christ

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SummaryAll believers...

• have been given the Spirit and His power

• have died to, and are free from, the Law

• have been declared righteous by grace through faith and can grow by grace through faith

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