Galatians 3:7-14
The kye words are: justified, law, faith, curse, blessing. Paul's point is that those who are relying on observing the law to achieve righteouseness are under a curse: no one can keep the law entirely and if you don't keep the enitre law, you are under a curse. The only way to achieve righteousness is by faith in Jesus Christ. This is possible becasue Jesus took the curse when he hung on the cross. Soe the curse has been removed by Jesus and if we accept that by fiath, we are delcared righteous.
Paul also points out that this blessing had been promised through Abraham and that through faith we are all the heirs of his blessing.
I think it is so neat to see how God has unfolded his plan from the very beginning of time. I really get excited because it causes me to look forward and wonder how God will continue to unfold his plan. I know that some peopel think they have it all figured out (the "left behind serious" for expample), but I am pretty sure that God will take us all by suprorise just like he did the first time! Then we'll look back and see how it all fits togheter and stand in awe once again! Paul is hitting on the same point agian: that we are justified by fiath in Jesus alone and that we must not add anything to that message. So, the lesson I have been learning all along is reinforced: I must not use the message of Jesus to manipulate my students, I must must not use it to advance my one agenda. I must speak and live grace.
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Amen brother, I agree with God has some crazy things planned, and I think he must chuckle sometimes, especially at those who think they have him figured out. Oh how I wish I knew him better than my meger understanding, He is so great and mysterious, which I think is why we continue to strive after Him.
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