A summary of Chapter 3 of the Book of Galatians
In Galatians Chapter 3 
(AMPC), Paul continues his defense of the
doctrine of justification by faith and argues against the idea of
justification by the works of the law.
Paul begins by questioning the Galatians about their experience of
receiving the Spirit. He reminds them that they received the Spirit
not by works of the law, but by hearing with faith.
Galatians 3:2, AMPC: "Let me ask you this one question: Did you
receive the [Holy] Spirit as the result of obeying the Law and doing
its works, or was it by hearing [the message of the Gospel] and
believing [it]? [Was it from observing a law of rituals or from a
message of faith?]".
He then discusses the example of Abraham, who believed God and
it was counted to him as righteousness. This shows that it is those
who have faith who are the true sons of Abraham.
Galatians 3:6-7, AMPC: "Thus Abraham believed in and adhered
to and trusted in and relied on God, and it was reckoned and placed
to his account and credited as righteousness (as conformity to the
divine will in purpose, thought, and action). Know and understand
that it is [really] the people [who live] by faith who are [the true]
sons of Abraham").
Paul continues to argue that the law does not nullify the promise
made to Abraham. The law was added because of transgressions
until the offspring (Jesus Christ) should come to whom the promise
was made. He indicates that before faith came, the law kept the
people imprisoned and guarded, but after faith came, they are no
longer under a guardian.
(AMPC), Paul continues his defense of the
doctrine of justification by faith and argues against the idea of
justification by the works of the law.
Paul begins by questioning the Galatians about their experience of
receiving the Spirit. He reminds them that they received the Spirit
not by works of the law, but by hearing with faith.
Galatians 3:2, AMPC: "Let me ask you this one question: Did you
receive the [Holy] Spirit as the result of obeying the Law and doing
its works, or was it by hearing [the message of the Gospel] and
believing [it]? [Was it from observing a law of rituals or from a
message of faith?]".
He then discusses the example of Abraham, who believed God and
it was counted to him as righteousness. This shows that it is those
who have faith who are the true sons of Abraham.
Galatians 3:6-7, AMPC: "Thus Abraham believed in and adhered
to and trusted in and relied on God, and it was reckoned and placed
to his account and credited as righteousness (as conformity to the
divine will in purpose, thought, and action). Know and understand
that it is [really] the people [who live] by faith who are [the true]
sons of Abraham").
Paul continues to argue that the law does not nullify the promise
made to Abraham. The law was added because of transgressions
until the offspring (Jesus Christ) should come to whom the promise
was made. He indicates that before faith came, the law kept the
people imprisoned and guarded, but after faith came, they are no
longer under a guardian.
Galatians 3:23-25, AMPC: "Now before the faith came, we were
perpetually guarded under the Law, kept in custody in preparation for
the faith that was destined to be revealed (unveiled, disclosed), So
that the Law served [to us Jews] as our trainer [our guardian, our
guide to Christ, to lead us] until Christ [came], that we might be
justified (declared righteous, put in right standing with God) by and
through faith. But now that the faith has come, we are no longer
under a trainer (the guardian of our childhood)").
Lastly, Paul concludes the chapter by stating that in Christ Jesus, all
are sons of God through faith. There is no Jew nor Greek, slave nor
free, male nor female, for all are one in Christ Jesus. And if they
belong to Christ, then they are Abraham's offspring, heirs according
to promise.
Galatians 3:26-29, AMPC: "For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of
God through faith. For as many [of you] as were baptized into Christ
[into a spiritual union and communion with Christ, the Anointed One,
the Messiah] have put on (clothed yourselves with) Christ. There is
[now no distinction] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor
free, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
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").
An Overview of Galatians Chapter Three
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