Galatians Chapter 3 Flashcards

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What statement is made and what question is asked from the opening verse of chapter 3?

You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you?

What was Paul's response to the statement 'You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you?'

Before your very eyes, Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.

From Galatians 3:2, what did Paul ask the Galatians?

Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard?

In what ways did Paul ask the Galatians 'Did you receive the Holy Spirit'?

By the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? Signup and view all the answers

What two ways did Paul ask the Galatians 'Did you receive the Spirit'?

By the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? Signup and view all the answers

What question does Paul ask to begin Galatians 3:3?

Are you so foolish? Signup and view all the answers

By what means did Paul say they had begun and finished?

After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh? Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Paul ask the Galatians did God give his Spirit and work miracles among them?

By the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard? Signup and view all the answers

Finish this quote from Galatians chapter 3 verse 6: 'So also Abraham _______.

...believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness. Signup and view all the answers

What was credited to Abraham because he 'believed God'?

Righteousness. Signup and view all the answers

According to Galatians 3:7, those who have faith are children of whom?

Abraham. Signup and view all the answers

According to Galatians 3:8, Scripture foresaw what?

That God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: 'All nations will be blessed through you.' Signup and view all the answers

Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by what?

Faith. Signup and view all the answers

Because the gospel had been announced to Abraham in advance, what is said about all nations?

'All nations will be blessed through you.' Signup and view all the answers

According to Galatians 3:9, those who rely on faith are blessed along with whom?

Abraham, the man of faith. Signup and view all the answers

From the section titled Faith or Works of the Law, who was the man of faith?

Abraham. Signup and view all the answers

All who rely on the works of the law are under what?

A curse. Signup and view all the answers

Finish this quote from Galatians 3:10: 'As it is written: ______.'

'Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.' Signup and view all the answers

According to Galatians 3:10, who are cursed?

Everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law. Signup and view all the answers

According to Galatians 3:11, no one who relies on the law is what?

Justified before God. Signup and view all the answers

Finish this quote from Galatians 3:11: 'The righteous ______.'

'Will live by faith.' Signup and view all the answers

From the section titled Faith or Works of the Law, who will live by faith?

The righteous. Signup and view all the answers

According to Galatians 3:11, the law is not based on what?

Faith. Signup and view all the answers

According to Galatians 3:12, what will the person who does these things do?

Will live by them. Signup and view all the answers

According to Galatians 3:13, Christ redeemed us from what?

The curse of the law. Signup and view all the answers

How did Christ redeem us from the curse of the law?

By becoming a curse for us. Signup and view all the answers

According to Galatians 3:13, what is written: 'Cursed is everyone who ______.'

'Is hung on a pole.' Signup and view all the answers

According to Galatians 3:14, Christ redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might what?

Come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Signup and view all the answers

According to Galatians 3:14, by faith we might receive what?

The promise of the Spirit. Signup and view all the answers

From Galatians 3:15, how did Paul address the Galatians?

Bro... Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Galatians Chapter 3 Study Notes

Paul opens with a rebuke: "You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you?" emphasizing the Galatians' misguided beliefs.
He asserts that Jesus Christ was clearly depicted as crucified, pointing to their initial understanding of the gospel.
Paul questions if they received the Holy Spirit by observing the law or through faith in what they heard, highlighting the difference between faith and works.
He repeats the inquiry to stress that the Spirit is received through belief, not adherence to the law.
Paul challenges their foolishness, questioning how they began in the Spirit but now attempt to finish through human effort.
He inquires about how God performed miracles among them, persisting in the contrast between the law and faith.
Paul references Abraham's belief in God and states it was credited as righteousness, underscoring faith's central role in justification.
Those with faith are identified as children of Abraham, establishing a lineage of belief.
Scripture foretold that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, revealing an inclusive plan for all nations.
The assertion that "All nations will be blessed through you" emphasizes the universality of God's promise to Abraham.
Believers are blessed alongside Abraham, who exemplifies faith.
Reliance on the works of the law puts individuals under a curse, contrasting the grace found in faith.
Paul quotes, "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law," illustrating the impossibility of achieving righteousness through law.
No one relying on the law can be justified before God, highlighting the necessity of faith for righteousness.
The righteous are said to live by faith, denoting a critical principle of the Christian life.
The law is confirmed not to be based on faith, establishing a clear distinction between two systems.
According to the law, adherence ensures life, marking the performance-based nature of the Old Covenant.
Christ redeemed believers from the curse associated with the law, fulfilling the requirements through His sacrifice.
He became a curse for humanity, indicating the extent of His love and sacrifice.
Paul references, "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole," connecting Jesus’ crucifixion to Old Testament prophecy.
Christ's redemption aims for the blessing promised to Abraham to extend to the Gentiles, making salvation accessible to all.
The outcome of faith is the reception of the promise of the Spirit, affirming the transformative power of belief.
Paul addresses the Galatians informally as "Bro," indicating a close relationship and urgency in his message.

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This quiz focuses on key concepts and questions from Chapter 3 of the Book of Galatians. Test your understanding and recall of Paul's teachings, including faith versus works of the law. A great resource for biblical studies and memorization.