2. Nomism Adherence to a law or laws as a primary exercise of religion [from Greek nomos law, custom] The term "nomism" or "legalism" is sometimes used to imply an externalizing tendency of religion when it degenerates into mere formalism of conduct, and ceases to be a moral conviction and ethical purpose, mere outward correctness in the fulfillment of the letter of the law being regarded as representing the highest religious ideal.

3. Nomism or Legalism ethical or religious basing of conduct on the observance of moral law Worshipping Observance strict, literal, or excessive conformity to the law or to a religious or moral code Worshipping Perfection

4. Abraham, Sarah & Isaac Story of God’s call Trusting & Not, Working vs. Trusting God Building a Relationship

5. The Argument in Galatia The true descendants of Abraham are the Jews, who inhabit Jerusalem. Here are the true people of God; and it will follow that Jerusalem is the authoritative centre of the renewed people of God, now called the church. Those who are not prepared to attach themselves to this community by the approved means (circumcision) must be cast out; they cannot hope to inherit promises made to Abraham and his seed. C.K. Barrett

6. 21Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not listen to the law? 22For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave woman and one by a free woman. 23But the son of the slave was born according to the flesh, while the son of the free woman was born through promise. 24Now this may be interpreted allegorically: these women are two covenants. One is from Mount Sinai, bearing children for slavery; she is Hagar. 25Now Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia; she corresponds to the present Jerusalem, for she is in slavery with her children. 26But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother.

7. 27For it is written, “Rejoice, O barren one who does not bear; break forth and cry aloud, you who are not in labor! For the children of the desolate one will be more than those of the one who has a husband.” 28Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. 29But just as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so also it is now. 30But what does the Scripture say? “Cast out the slave woman and her son, for the son of the slave woman shall not inherit with the son of the free woman.” 31So, brothers, we are not children of the slave but of the free woman.

8. Paul Flips It Isaac - Sarah Child of Promise Free Trusting Fruitful Persecuted but the true Heir Received inheritance Ishmael - Hagar Natural, Ordinary Child Slave Sinai: Law – Slave to Law Against all, Slavery Persecutor Did not receive the Promise or inheritance

9. 28Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. 29But just as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so also it is now. 30But what does the Scripture say? “Cast out the slave woman and her son, for the son of the slave woman shall not inherit with the son of the free woman.” 31 So, brothers, we are not children of the slave but of the free woman.

10. Nomism or Legalism ethical or religious basing of conduct on the observance of moral law Worshipping Observance strict, literal, or excessive conformity to the law or to a religious or moral code Worshipping Perfection

11. Christianity is a Religion that is centered on Relationship with Triune God The Practices are not to be Worshiped. What does it mean to Believe?

12. What laws, rules, disciplines and practices replace your relationship with Christ? What laws, rules, disciplines and practices enhance your relationship with Christ? Christianity is Religion based on Relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

14. What laws, rules, disciplines and practices replace your relationship with Christ? What laws, rules, disciplines and practices enhance your relationship with Christ? Christianity is Religion based on Relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit