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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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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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