Galatians Chapter Three Galatians 3:7 Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham

Abraham our Father after the Pattern of Faith Romans 4:1-4Justification / Salvation by faith Hebrews 11:8Abraham was sanctified by faith decisions and obedience Hebrews 11:10Glorification: He looked ahead to eternity by faith

WHEN DID THIS OCCUR? Genesis 12:1-4 Abram is obedient to God, he is a believer Genesis 15:1-6Abram believed God's promise of the seed, the Lord Jesus Christ Genesis 14:9-fThe first sacrifice that affirmed the belief Abram had in the plan of God Genesis 17:23 Abraham is circumcised, 13 years after the events Genesis 15

Galatians 3:6 Principles: 1. At salvation we are imputed with the +R of God (Romans 5:17) and we share in Christ's +R (II Corinthians 5:21) 2. God sees us being imputed with and sharing in divine righteousness as being equal to the standard of His Son 3. The W.O.G. instructs us in God's righteousness. II Timothy 3:16

Galatians 3:6 Principles continued: 4. We as believers can increase in righteousness: I Timothy 6:11 Follow after righteousness. II Corinthians 9:10 Increase the fruits of your righteousness. 5. Therefore, God declares us righteous and we can increase in righteousness when we believe Him: How? Romans 10:17 cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

DISPENSATIONS GOD’S PLAN FOR THE AGES Gentile Gen 1 Gen 11 Israel Gen 12 Mat 1 Church John and Act 2 Rev 3 (You are Here) Kingdom OT Prophets and Rev years CHRISTCHRIST TRIBULATIONTRIBULATION Adam to Abraham 7 Years Abraham to Christ 2000 years Rapture2 nd Advent 1 st Advent

Genesis 12:3 And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. Genesis 22:18 And in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice NOTICE: That this promise is as compliment to the obedience, which is the expression of faith, that Abraham had in the promises of God

HOW DOES THIS BLESSING OCCUR? First, through Abraham came the Seed, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, all nations Secondly, Abraham's story is the first life story given in the Bible and it is the story of a man of God who lived by faith

Two words for Blessing: EV + LOGOS  good words MA KA RIOS  Adjective describing the man who is blessed It describes a status or position, not something that is done to get blessed

The believer who is blessed is one who is not has done... not earned but a status: Romans 4:7Sins forgiven Romans 14:22Not condemning self Titus 2:13Anticipating the Rapture Revelation 14:13Believer's physical death I Peter 3:14Suffering and testing James 1:25Learning and applying BD Revelation 1:3Read and keep the WOG Revelation 22:7Learning the Word Revelation 22:14Applying the Word

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the reality of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen John 20:29 Jesus said unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him I Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory Romans 14:23b Whatever is not from faith is sin

Redemption: Three Greek words: 1. AGORAZO  : To be purchased as a slave in the salve market but not removed. Emphasis on the price being paid, Christ did this for the entire human race 2. EXAGORAZO  : To be purchased and removed from the slave market. Looks at being redeemed from one thing to another. From the Law to Christ (Our Passage) 3. LUTROO  : Means to be bought, taken out, and then set free. Emphasis is on the believer’s freedom in Christ

Deuteronomy 21:23 Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord

Galatians 3:15The confirmation of a will 3:17The ratification of a prior will 3:20The mediator 3:24The guardian of an underage heir 3:29We are sons, we are heirs 4:5Adoption Roman style 4:7No more servants, now sons / heirs

Verse 14: Paul gives the reading of the will. What is the estate determined by the death of Christ? 1. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ 2. That we might receive (at salvation) the promise of the Holy Spirit through the system of faith