"Abraham's faith was not specifically faith in Jesus Christ, but faith in God and his promise"(Longenecher 113). Economic status? Wuest writes that "The Judaizers taught that by becoming subjects of the Mosaic law, the Galatian Gentiles would become the seed or progeny of Abraham. 4:6; Phil. There was only one problem. For if a law had been made to pass on life. 1999. This matters deeply to him. Amplified:  And if you belong to Christ [are in Him Who is Abraham’s Seed], then you are Abraham’s offspring and [spiritual] heirs according to promise. 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Paul also makes sure that scripture is shown as foreseeing, because Abraham's day was a foreshadowing of the future(95). Every Church Age believer is a priest with direct access to God the Father through God the Son. Paul is not talking about a lack of intelligence, "but a failure to exercise even a modicum of spiritual discernment" (Longenecher 99). by faith, then we too are Abraham's seed spiritually speaking. This does not mean Christians become Jews. In Galatians 3, Paul continues to make the case that faith in Christ is all that is required to be justified—"made righteous"—in God's eyes. Complete Biblical Library Greek-English Dictionary, Philippians 1 - William Barclay's Daily Study Bible, Spirit-Filled Believers Are Like Artesian Wells, Exploring Galatians: An Expository Commentary, Free at Last: Experiencing True Freedom Through Your Identity in Christ, What Ever Happened to the Holy Spirit? 3:28), a joy of fellowship that can brighten even the darkest day. We know Jesus Christ! Those who are children of God are "heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ" (Ro 8:17). In verse three Paul is talking about the Spirit not the flesh(103). After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh? 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No one saves themselves. Absolutely not! By contrast, the Holy Spirit indwells all Church-Age believers (1 Cor 12:13) permanently (John 14:16) and at the point of salvation (Rom 8:9). BBE  Galatians 3:28 There is no Jew or Greek, servant or free, male or female: because you are all one in Jesus Christ. Rather than taking her seat among the nations of the earth, the church is a mere pilgrim in the world system (1 Pet 2:11). v.18 For if the estate depends on the law, then it no longer depends on the covenant; but God gives his grace to Abraham through a covenant. Abingdon New Testament Commentaries. Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law. Vss. In Christ we have been delivered from our sins and set free from the fear of death (Heb 2:14, 15-note). God’s attitude towards man is one of grace. Only our faith in Jesus. For someone to be a Jew they must not only be a son of Abraham but a son of Isaac, and Jacob as well. In the Bible there is no word for "person.'' Christianity elevated women to a place the had never known in the ancient world, never known. YLT  Galatians 3:28 there is not here Jew or Greek, there is not here servant nor freeman, there is not here male and female, for all ye are one in Christ Jesus; NAB  Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. "The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup, exulted David (Ps. 14He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Observation will confirm the continuing existence of Jew and Greek, male and female. It only inherits some of them. We are all saved on the same basis—by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. 12The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, "The man who does these things will live by them." There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. All believers will inherit those given to the spiritual descendants of Abraham. Verses 15-25 give us insight into what is more important, the law or the promise? 10:32). After he arrived and began opening my little Ford’s door, we began chatting and I recognized his warm, familiar accent. Fifth, God's program through Israel began in Genesis 12, and His program through the church began in Acts 2 (Matt 16:18; 1 Cor 12:13; Acts 1:5; 11:15-16). v.6 Think about Abraham: “He believed in God and because of this he was considered righteous.” v.7 Then, those who believe in God are children of Abraham. ", Romans 6:12, "Do not let sin reign in your mortal body. (Bible Exposition Commentary), Donald Campbell - Third, believers in Christ are Abraham?s seed. Strong, J. Andy Woods - (from spiritandtruth.org - Galatians Study) Many will use this text to argue for replacement theology (See also Topic: Replacement Theology). listen and worship our Glorious Redeemer, the Lamb of God. In this chapter Paul does not talk about faith because Paul see Abraham's faith as the Christian Faith(94).Paul is also telling the Galatians that you do not need to fellow the physical side of Abraham's faith, but the spiritual side(95). There is no justification for it Biblically. are not to dominate the Christian church. Regarding Simeon, Niger, indicating the possibility that he himself was black and one of the five pastors there. a joy of fellowship that can brighten even the darkest day. Paul is suggesting the Galatians are being inexplicable, unreasonable, and deleterious because of how foolish they are (Williams 83). 4Have you suffered so much for nothing—if it really was for nothing? "God regarded Abraham's faith as "righteousness," that state necessary for divine favor and right relation with human beings; upon the Galatians God poured out the divine Spirit ans worked miracles among them"(86). God made the promise to ?Abraham?s Seed? The LAW judges a person on the basis of obedience or disobedience. Therefore, the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ (Galatians 3:24). Galatians Chapter 4 4 lectures • 26min. Questions. The people who work under the law are cursed because they are under the law(89). He said, "Sometimes our prejudice erodes into our faith," and that's what happened here. How do God's mercy and justice work together in salvation? It is a short section, but it is also a very important section. 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Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? ", Galatians 3:27, "All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. ), we were united to Christ (Romans 6:5; 7:4). NIV  Galatians 3:29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. When Paul talks about the foolish Galatians he is telling them that they are fools for trying to find justification in the works of the law and that the law can not save a man (Guthrie 91). 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? Who has bewitched you? 3:6-9). (2) between two or more persons, a binding contract, agreement, treaty (GA 3.15) —See the Note on Galatians 3:1. Galatians 3. Paul's argument is based on the assumption that Scripture has something to say to the problem at hand, on the conviction that he rightly understands what it says, and on the desire to discredit whatever his opponents may have said on the basis of these Scriptures" (Jervis 90). What a miracle it is, dear Lord, that You can bring together people of all tribes, tongues, and nations to be like-minded in Christ—to share a bond of love and affection for Jesus. There is no place for racial partiality, none whatsoever. Vine  says belong to Christ signifies "not merely if ye are His property, but if ye are “members of His body” Ephesians 5:30. Dr Thomas Constable -  A third change is that those joined to Christ by faith become spiritual descendants of Abraham and beneficiaries of some of God’s promises to him. He was not saying there's no difference, he was saying the difference doesn't matter spiritually. By contrast, membership in the church is only attained by spiritual birth (John 3:1-9; Titus 3:5). Covenant: 2-5: Paul questioned: Vss. Paul wants to learn from the Galatians, but "having just called them "foolish," this is a remarkable rhetorical move"(Jervis 79). Faith or Works of the Law. (1) as a legal technical term in settling an inheritance, as common in the Greek and Roman world last will and testament (probably HE 9.16, 17) But ye have despised the poor. Originally those promises were just for the Jews, but in Christ they are now extended to all believers. 26You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, 27for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. August 28, 2001 | by John Piper | Topic: Identity in Christ. When Paul asks them who has bewitched you, he is wondering if there is some magical power on them because of how foolish the Galatians where (Guthrie 92). Career choice? CSB  Galatians 3:28 There is no Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. (G1242). Paul does not argue with the Galatians about if they received the spirit or not(Longenecher 102). "Paul found the term "blessed" congenial with the next movement of his argument wherein he sets out proofs from Scripture for the antithesis of law and curse versus faith, righteousness, and blessing"(Longencher 116). In Him we find forgiveness, justification, freedom, an abundant life, joy, inner peace, new power, new motivation, redemption, and that’s just for this life. I had purchased a single axle, 6 x 12 foot trailer, and to be extra cautious I had put on new tires and added an extra leaf to the springs. In this verse Paul makes sure to show all of Abraham's promises for their situation(Guthrie 96). For all who know Jesus, there is a shared bond, a oneness (union) in Christ (Gal. This is significant because it is the first time that Paul refers to them by name. Grace is written on the tables of the heart. Ontario: Woodside Bible Fellowship. It's time to break down those walls! Definitely not! 1:13), the promise of inheriting God Himself. The church consists of Jews and Gentiles who enter it as Jews or Gentiles (Eph. It cannot therefore justify him, as the, Gal 4:5,6 Joh 1:12,13 20:17 Ro 8:14-17 2 Co 6:18 Eph 1:5 5:1 Php 2:15 Heb 2:10-15 1Jn 3:1,2 Rev 21:7, "You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Heirs according to promise: What is the promise? In these verses, Paul discusses the purpose of the law. Believers of all ages are all the people of God. The first is present, an already accomplished fact in Christ—life; the second is a process in course of accomplishment in the power of the Holy Spirit—character. In Romans 4, Paul shows that Abraham was justified by faith, and was thus constituted the spiritual father of all who put their faith in Christ, whether they are circumcised or uncircumcised. In June of 1967 my wife, our daughter Beth, and I were on our way to Dallas from our home in the Pacific Northwest to attend Dallas Seminary. "Paul removes all who adhere to the observance of the Mosaic law for righteousness before God from the "mode of existence" conditioned by faith"(Longenecher 116). The law could not justify; it could only condemn (Gal 3:10-12). For you are all one in Christ Jesus. 1: a usu. Are you trying to get to your goal through human effort and not the spirit? He broke loose, dashing toward the wrong end zone. Paul is using Abraham to show that faith is over works(94). Paul also wants the Galatians to know that he is on their side and is committed to helping them even though there actions are not the greatest(Jervis 79). J Vernon McGee - How can we be Abraham’s descendants? It asks whether or not we are true followers of Christ and if we know what he did for us on the cross. declaration to do something which came to be associated with the implication of obligation to carry out what is stated and thus the meaning of a promise, pledge or offer. But we also learned that our liberation from sin is not yet final and perfect. — Galatians 3:28, When I needed a locksmith to get into my car, I had a pleasant surprise. (verses 3-5; Psalm 119:11, Zech. 3:5). The Expositor's Bible Commentary. Notice how Paul addressed his audience in the synagogue in Acts 13: “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen” (verse 16, emphasis added throughout). No doubt many young girls look at him and think, “That’s my ticket to the good life.” That’s what the world focuses on—money, position, power and an earthly throne with all the wealth that goes with it. 16:5). In some why Paul is trying to remind the Galatians of their foolish behavior(93). 5 So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you by the … Who has bewitched you? (Expositor's Bible Commentary - Revised Ed), Promise (1860) see preceding discussion of epaggelia/epangelia. When Paul is talking about being under a curse, his is pretty much making the connection that the curse is being separated from God(Guthrie 96). Nevertheless God has dealt with different groups of them and has had different purposes for them as groups in various periods of human history. In John 10:16, where the Lord speaks of gathering His sheep from the different “folds” into “one flock,” the final gathering is in view, “they that are Christ’s at His Parousia,” 1 Corinthians 15:23. Home >> Bible Studies >> Galatians >> Galatians 3:10-29 These small group studies of Galatians contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. ", 1 Corinthians 5:7a, "Clean out the old leaven so that you may be a new lump [of dough]. This seed of Abraham is in the spirit realm. In Acts 13:1, we find that the pastors of the church in Antioch, five of them are listed, one of them (Simeon)is mentioned. None of us are entitled to superior Christian privileges, no matter what our spiritual or cultural background. Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 7Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. NIV 1 You foolish Galatians! Note one example of this error. On the surface, this sounds like a simple reference to God-fearing Israelites. Saved Jews will inherit those given to the physical descendants who are also spiritual descendants. First, Israel is the wife of Jehovah (Isa 54) while the church is the bride of Christ (Eph 5:22-33). The passage continues in 4:1-11 with a discussion and application of the concept of sonship. Paul wants to make sure that the Judaizers take scripture so that "they would have regarded as authoritative in common with all the early Christians"'(Guthrie 95). πάντες γὰρ ὑμεῖς εἷς ἐστε ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. v.25 Now that faith has come, we are no longer condemned to the law. Since believers have entered into relationship with Christ, they must consequently have a share in the same state, and must likewise be Abraham's seed." The justification of the heathen is in Jesus Christ, because they believed. The last one is that "the law has no power to make alive"'(120). God gave a promise to Abraham and it is much more powerful than the law given 430 years later. These uses include natural seed (Gen 12:1-3, 7), natural spiritual seed (Isa 41:8, Rom 9:6, 8), spiritual seed (Gal 3:6-9, 29) and the ultimate seed (Gal 3:16; Heb 2:16-17). We passed from death to (eternal!) [a] 4 Have you experienced[b] so much in vain—if it really was in vain? Grand Rapids: Michigan, 2008. (POSB - Leadership Ministries Worldwide), Philip Graham Ryken - We have the best and the truest fellowship when we recognize our diversity, but see it as less important than our unity in Christ. v.5 Why does God give you his spirit and miracles? You say, "Well, that's part of Paul's problem. Paul asserts that this privilege comes to one by faith in Christ. (Bible Exposition Commentary). Galatians 3:1 You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? 23Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. (Longenecher 105). To suggest, as amillenarians do, that Gentile believers inherit the national promises given to the believing Jewish remnant—that the church thus supplants Israel or is the "new Israel"—is to read into these verses what is not there. So that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. As Jervis pointed out the Galatians were considered barbaric and as Paul said, foolish (78). The exhaustive concordance of the Bible :(electronic ed.) Paul wants to make sure that his work there was not in vain as in pointless(93). This way Paul can give an example of a person that the Galatians know and show them how Abraham believed in God(94). You can be a Jew or a Greek or a Bolivian or an Egyptian or a Russian or a Filipino or a Nigerian or a Norwegian and it doesn’t matter to God at all. "Now the law has been separated from faith, and it is with faith, not the law, that righteousness comes" (91). 03:25. This map shows all the places that the Apostle Paul went his Mission. under seal between two or more parties esp. The PROMISES judge man on a basis of faith. There is no place for racial prejudice. In Paul's own language he "would say, "Abraham believed/trusted God, and he was justified by his faith"(88).       •      because they are ever so different from Christ Ephesians 6:9 says, "Ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him." There it is. He also stirred controversy when he tried to integrate a church.Howard understood the truth of today's verse: racial and ethnic barriers have no place in the body of Christ. (Gal 3:11-14,24-25). Therefore, the church benefits from the covenants as opposed to being a direct party to them. I'll never forget the terrible, tragic suicide of a Southern pastor, who was caught in the tension of hatred in his own church toward black people. Paul also brings up the point that the bring of the gospel to the nations is what is blessing the nations, not other nations being blessed through Israel(96). "Paul's phrase, then, is richly suggestive: faith is like hearing; indeed, faith is a kind of hearing/heeding"(Williams 84). The law could not change the fact that righteousness always comes by faith in God's promises (Gal 3:15-18). "Paul adds that all who believe as Abraham did are blessed through justification as a result of their faith"(Longman 594). Therefore, having the name of Christ pronounced over one in baptism means that one belongs to Christ and that the personality of Christ must be expressed in that life. Paul wants the Galatians to understand that the gospel is "not law observance to which divine activity in their midst must be attributed"'(Longman 590). You know, Dr. Ryrie made a very good statement. Nineteenth, although Israel is referred to as God's first-born son (Exod 4:22), the church is never given this same designation or title. Sin still dwells within us (Romans 7:17, 20). ", In the Old Testament we have preparation for Christ; in the Gospels, the presentation of Christ; and in the Acts through Revelation, the appropriation of Christ. Warren Wiersbe - Finally, the Law could never make us heirs of God (Gal. According to the scripture, the promise is what we should value. 3 You foolish Galatians! The law does not contradict the promises of God. 29If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Verse 5 is a summary of verse 2-4. "Paul indicates here that all who rely on law observance to justify themselves before God are under a curse"(Longman 595). We love, accept, and embrace him; differences do not matter. Any compromise with legalism or the mixture of human effort and the grace of God for salvation leads to heresy. 16The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. ed. Our decisive judgment is behind us - at Golgotha (John 5:24). From this Paul hopes that because of Abraham's belief the Galatians will believe that God is the common element of all true faith(94). Why is there a curse associated with hanging on a tree? Paul shows that Abraham was justified by faith, and was thus constituted the spiritual father of all believers in Christ, whether circumcised or uncircumcised. We believe this is the reason for this letter. Therefore a decisive and irrevocable new creation came into being (2 Corinthians 5:17), and a decisive and irrevocable liberation happened (Romans 6:14, 18). All that matters is that we all grow into the image of Christ—love, accept and become more and more the brothers and sisters of God. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? Galatians.Word Biblical Commentary. 24So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. This letter was a chance for Paul to evangelize and bring them back to reality. Paul is bringing up the point that if someone like the Galatians do not have the fruit of the Spirit then that person turn there back on God(Guthrie 93). Galatians 3 1 O foolish [unthinking] Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? Paul is telling the Galatians to live by faith(Williams 91). . NJB  Galatians 3:28 There can be neither Jew nor Greek, there can be neither slave nor freeman, there can be neither male nor female -- for you are all one in Christ Jesus. ESV  Galatians 3:29 And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. v.24 So the law was put in place to lead us to Christ that we may be justified by faith. Their minds are too accommodating to wrong, unbiblical ideas, and they dont think things through to see if they really are true or not according to the Bible. All rights reserved, Interpretation of St.Paul's Epistle to the Galatians, Holman New Testament Commentary - Galatians, Exposition of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossian, and Philemon, Galatians 3:6-14 Salvation Is by Faith Alone, Galatians 3:10-13 The Hopelessness of Sin, Galatians 3:10-14 Redeemed from the Curse of Law. "For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment," did you know people could actually go to church in crummy clothes? v.28 There is not Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female, because everyone is one in Christ. Seventeenth, the Holy Spirit indwelt and filled Old Testament Jews selectively (Joel 2:28), temporarily (1 Sam 16:14; Ps 51:11), and subsequent to salvation to enable for a special purpose (Exod 31:3). "The phrase 'Christ crucified' was on Paul's lips an abbreviated form of the gospel by metonymy such associated terms as 'cross' and 'death' also were used to represent the basic Christian kerygma" (Longenecher 101). v.22 The Scripture says that everyone is condemned to sin, so that the covenant, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, may be given to those who have faith. But as Christians we have something much greater. In some places, this is not unusual because there are many believers. He didn't know the difference." We were able to go only one block before we had to stop. Seventh, although Israel was a direct party to the biblical covenants (Jer 31:31-32), the church was not a party to these covenants since the church was not yet in existence when these covenants were made. Praise God that He brings a bond of unity to all who know Him as Savior. . Flesh is limited to the weak, humans are contrast to the spirit "more so when we catch the pointed allusion to the rite of circumcision, the sign of God's covenant "in your flesh"'(Williams 84). Paul really does not need to know anything from the Galatians, but his purpose in this is to make them confront their "most undeniable feature of their personal history as believers"(Williams 83). "Paul could be alluding to the agitators' claim that circumcision brings to completion the religious journey that began with hearing the gospel and experiencing the Spirit"(Williams 84). Identify the Genre; The macro level is epistolary. Having begun in the Spirit. v.17 This is what I am saying: the law, 430 years later, does not subside the covenant that was established by God and therefore doing away with the promise. Second, Israel gave birth to Christ (Rev 12:1-5) whereas Christ gave birth to the church (Matt 16:18). – The Galatians originally believed in the true gospel. formal, solemn, and binding agreement: COMPACT "Paul wants his converts to see is that the Christian life is one that starts, is maintained, and comes to culmination only through dependence on the activity of God's Spirit"(104). By becoming a curse for us, it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.". 3Are you so foolish? 1You foolish Galatians! This means we are heirs of the spiritual blessings God promised to Abraham. If we believe in Christ then we belong to him and if we belong to him then we will inherit the promise he has given. This is a reference to a significant ceremony for a young Roman male. The covenant was put into motion through angels by a mediator. Galatians 3:13. Evil is present in us (Romans 7:21). v.20 A mediator does not represent only one person; but God is one. 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