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Galatians — Chapter 3

The Faith of Abraham and the Curse of the Law

"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us."

— Gal 3:13

Galatians 3 is the most theological chapter of the letter — Paul demonstrates from Scripture that justification has always been by faith (Abraham), that the law does not annul the promise, and that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law.

🌟 Abraham and the Promise (3:6-18)

Gal 3:6-9
"Just as Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. Know then that it is those of faith who are sons of Abraham."
Paul uses Abraham as historical proof: justification by faith is not a Christian novelty — it is God's eternal principle. The children of Abraham are defined by faith, not by biological descent or circumcision.
Gal 3:13-14
"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, 'Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree'—so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles."
Substitutionary atonement in its most direct form: Christ became a curse (katara) to redeem us from the curse. The quotation of Deut 21:23 (cursed is everyone hanged on a tree) applied to the crucifixion. The purpose: that the blessing of Abraham (justification by faith) would come to the Gentiles.

📜 The Function of the Law (3:19-29)

Gal 3:24-26
"So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus."
Paidagogos — guardian (pedagogue): the slave who accompanied the child to school, not the teacher. The law was temporary, preparatory, leading to Christ. With the coming of Christ and faith, the role of the guardian ended.