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Galatians 3:10-14
10 For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11 Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.” 12 But the law is not of faith, rather “The one who does them shall live by them.” 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— 14 so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.
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Summary: After proving Abraham was right with God through faith and not by works, he goes on to prove this is true of all God's people. He warns this church of the temptation to go the way of faith in Christ plus any other work. Paul makes clear there are two paths: faith in Christ that leads to divine blessings and trust in the law that leads to a divine curse. To make his point with the force of a sledgehammer, he turns to the OT to provide evidence that the law justifies no one. The law shows sin but it cannot save from sin. Paul reminds the church of the gospel that Christ alone saves and he saves by becoming a curse for us so that we might receive the blessings of God through his Spirit.
Review and Apply
What are the two ways presented in this passage of living before God?
What is legalism and where do you see it in your life?
What have you experienced or seen in others of the effects in trying to live by the law?
Explain how Christ has redeemed us from the curse?
What truth in 3.13-14 leads you to the greatest joy?
What does it mean to live by faith? How does your membership community help you in this life of faith?
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