Galatians 3
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 6
Chapter Summary
1 He asks what moved them to leave the faith, and hang on the law? 6 They that believe are justified, 9 and blessed with Abraham.
Key Greek Words
Cross-References
- Genesis 15:6
- Romans 4:3
- Habakkuk 2:4
People & Context
The apostle writing; he rebukes the "foolish Galatians" for turning from faith to the Law.
The believers addressed, bewitched into seeking perfection by the flesh after beginning in the Spirit.
The patriarch whose faith was imputed for righteousness; believers of faith are his sons and seed.
The promised Seed who redeemed us from the curse of the Law by becoming a curse for us.
The One who justifies the nations by faith and gave the inheritance to Abraham through promise.
Timeline
Paul challenges the Galatians to remember that they received the Spirit and experienced works of power by the hearing of faith, not by works of Law.
Galatians 3:1-5Paul demonstrates that Abraham was justified by faith, making those of faith his true sons. Christ redeemed believers from the curse of the Law by becoming a curse on the cross.
Galatians 3:6-14Paul explains the Law was added because of transgressions as a tutor until Christ arrived. Now that faith has come, believers are sons of God and one in Christ Jesus.
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