Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case.
Summary: Paul refers to something that is common today, but he does it in a way that is not common. To sort this out, we need to unpack this verse.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:15 – Covenants, Wills & Contracts”… so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.
Summary: How we look at faith may determine how God looks at us.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:14b – The Wind Blows”He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus …
Summary: There is a big difference between the law and faith. Paul explains the gift we receive when we put our trust in Jesus.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:14a – A Light for the Gentiles”Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.”
Summary: Like many things, curses come in different sizes and shapes. There is a difference between people cursing each other and people falling under God’s curse.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:13 – “Curse You, Red Baron!””The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, it says, “The person who does these things will live by them.”
Summary: Paul draws a contrast between faith and law, which leads to an unlikely comparison between faith and physics.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:12 – The Physics of Faith”… because “the righteous will live by faith.”
Summary: Today, Paul presents us with a kind of “chicken and egg” conundrum. Are the righteous righteous because they are righteous, or are they righteous because they have faith?
Continue reading “Galatians 3:11b – Amos and his Grandma”Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God …
Summary: Reliance on the law is a fantasy whispered in our ear by the same serpent who whispered in Eve’s ear in the Garden of Eden.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:11a – Did God Really Say?”For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”
Summary: Following the Law is like following God and doing everything he does just like he does it.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:10 – His Name is Jesus”So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.
Summary: How we view faith is important. How trusting Jesus changes our lives is even more important.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:9 – Tank Full”… and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.”
Summary: Paul presents us with a curious definition for the word “Gospel.” Understanding what he means requires us to unpack the concept of the Gospel and look at what it means.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:8b – Trail of Blood”