Paul presents five arguments, all of which demonstrate the sufficiency of justification by faith alone.

Galatians 3:1-29

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SECTION OUTLINE THREE (GALATIANS 3)

Paul presents five arguments, all of which demonstrate the sufficiency of justification by faith alone.

I. The Argument from the Galatians Themselves (3:1–5)

A. They became believers by turning to the gospel (3:1–2).

B. They are becoming bewitched by turning from the gospel (3:3–5).

II. The Argument from Abraham (3:6–9, 15–18)

A. How Abraham was saved (3:6–9)

1. His salvation (3:6): He was justified by faith.

2. Our salvation (3:7–9): Both Jews and Gentiles are justified by faith.

B. Who saved Abraham (3:15–16): It was Christ, who came from the line of Abraham.

C. When Abraham was saved (3:17–18): The promise was given to him 430 years before the law was introduced.

III. The Argument from the Law (3:10–12, 19–25)

A. The problem of the law (3:10–12): Those under the law who do not obey all of it are cursed by the law.

B. The purpose of the law (3:19–25)

1. It helps to point out our sin (3:19–20).

2. It helps to prepare for our Savior (3:21–25): The law serves as a teacher and guide to bring us to Christ.

IV. The Argument from the Work of the Son of God (3:13–14)

A. What he did (3:13a): He redeemed us from the curse of the law.

B. How he did it (3:13b): He became a curse for us on the cross.

C. Why he did it (3:14): He did it to fulfill the promise God gave Abraham.

V. The Argument from the Work of the Spirit of God (3:26–29)

A. What he does (3:26–27): He baptizes repenting Jews and Gentiles into the body of Christ.

B. Why he does it (3:28–29): This assures that all may share in the promise once given to Abraham.

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