Galatians Chapter 3
Outline of the book of Galatians Justification By Faith Apart From the Law I. Paul’s Defense Of His Apostleship (1-2) II. Justification By Faith Apart From The Law (3-4) III. Practical (5-6)
“An Apostle - Not of Men, But of God ” Galatians 1 “An Apostle - Not of Men, But of God ” I. The Claim Made (vv. 1-5) II. The Warning Given (vv. 6-9) III. The Evidence Provided (vv. 10-24)
“An Apostle - Not of Men, But of God ” Galatians 1 “An Apostle - Not of Men, But of God ” A. Claim: Independent apostleship (vv. 10-12) B. Evidence: (vv. 13-24) 1. From his life before his conversion (vv. 13-14) 2. From his conversion (vv. 15-17) 3. From his first visit to Jerusalem (vv. 18-20) 4. From his stay in Syria & Cilicia (vv. 21-24)
“Not An Inferior Apostle ” Galatians 2 “Not An Inferior Apostle ” I. Approved By The Apostles At The Jerusalem Conference (vv. 1-10) II. Reproved Peter (vv. 11-21)
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” 11 But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for "the just shall live by faith."
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” I. Spirit Received by Faith (vv. 1-5) II. Abraham Justified by Faith (vv. 6-9) III. The Law Brings a Curse (vv. 10-14) IV. The Promise Was Before Law (vv. 15-18) V. The Purpose of the Law (vv. 19-29)
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” I. Spirit Received by Faith (vv. 1-5) II. Abraham Justified by Faith (vv. 6-9) III. The Law Brings a Curse (vv. 10-14) IV. The Promise Was Before Law (vv. 15-18) V. The Purpose of the Law (vv. 19-29)
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” I. Spirit Received by Faith (vv. 1-5) A. Rebuke for their departure (vv. 1, 3, 4) B. Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or faith (vv. 2, 3, 5)?
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” I. Spirit Received by Faith (vv. 1-5) II. Abraham Justified by Faith (vv. 6-9) III. The Law Brings a Curse (vv. 10-14) IV. The Promise Was Before Law (vv. 15-18) V. The Purpose of the Law (vv. 19-29)
Abraham – Powerful Point to The Jews Matt 3:9 “and do not think to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.” John 8:33 “They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can you say, ‘You will be made free’?"
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” II. Abraham Justified by Faith (vv. 6-9) A. Believed God – counted righteous (v. 6) B. Those that believe are children of Abraham (vv. 7-9)
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” I. Spirit Received by Faith (vv. 1-5) II. Abraham Justified by Faith (vv. 6-9) III. The Law Brings a Curse (vv. 10-14) IV. The Promise Was Before Law (vv. 15-18) V. The Purpose of the Law (vv. 19-29)
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” III. The Law Brings a Curse (vv. 10-14) A. If don’t keep all the law (vv. 10, 12) B. For we are saved by faith (v. 11) C. Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law (vv. 13-14) 1. Cursed for us (v. 13) 2. Received blessings of Abraham by faith (v. 14)
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” I. Spirit Received by Faith (vv. 1-5) II. Abraham Justified by Faith (vv. 6-9) III. The Law Brings a Curse (vv. 10-14) IV. The Promise Was Before Law (vv. 15-18) V. The Purpose of the Law (vv. 19-29)
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” IV. The Promise Was Before Law (vv. 15-18) A. Confirmed covenant cannot be annulled (v. 15) B. Promise through Christ (v. 16) C. Law came later & cannot annul promise (vv. 17- 18)
Before Abraham Believe Counted Righteous Gen. 15 Abraham Circum. Gen. 17 Law Given At To Moses Exo. 20 Before
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” I. Spirit Received by Faith (vv. 1-5) II. Abraham Justified by Faith (vv. 6-9) III. The Law Brings a Curse (vv. 10-14) IV. The Promise Was Before Law (vv. 15-18) V. The Purpose of the Law (vv. 19-29)
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” V. The Purpose of the Law (vv. 19-29) A. To reveal & deter man’s sin (vv. 19-22) B. To bring men to Christ (vv. 23-25) C. All are one in Christ (vv. 26-29)
You Are Children of God For Reason to follow Baptized Have Been
You Are Not For Have Not Been Children of God Reason to follow Baptized
“Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” Galatians 3 “Justification By Faith – Not By Law ” I. Spirit Received by Faith (vv. 1-5) II. Abraham Justified by Faith (vv. 6-9) III. The Law Brings a Curse (vv. 10-14) IV. The Promise Was Before Law (vv. 15-18) V. The Purpose of the Law (vv. 19-29)
Lessons to Learn 1. No reason why one should be led away (v. 1) 2. “Faith” is used of obedience 3. Essentiality of baptism (vv. 26-27) 4. No longer under the law (vv. 24-25) 5. All are equal in Christ (v. 28) 6. Consistency (v. 10)