Since we are one in Christ, which means, although we are not all the same, yet we are all part of the body of Christ, and every member is important to Christ.

Since we are one in Christ, which means, although we are not all the same, yet we are all part of the body of Christ, and every member is important to Christ.

How do we obtain the inheritance given to us by God's promises-- Is it by works of the law-- Is it because of our family upbringing or ethnicity-- No. It is only through Christ.

How do we obtain the inheritance given to us by God's promises? Is it by works of the law? Is it because of our family upbringing or ethnicity? No. It is only through Christ.

As he continues to contrast the promise -the gospel- and the law, Paul explains the purpose of the law, the extent -or limit- of the law, the nature of the law, and the role of the law to answer the questions, why then the law-- And is the law contrary to the promise--

As he continues to contrast the promise (the gospel) and the law, Paul explains the purpose of the law, the extent (or limit) of the law, the nature of the law, and the role of the law to answer the questions, why then the law? And is the law contrary to the promise?

To know the difference between the promise of Abraham and the law of Moses, Paul distinguishes them in time, in history, as to say that the law was not a NEW way of salvation. The promise of salvation remained and still remains for us today.

To know the difference between the promise of Abraham and the law of Moses, Paul distinguishes them in time, in history, as to say that the law was not a NEW way of salvation. The promise of salvation remained and still remains for us today.

The law is not of faith. Without making too many qualifications for what Paul meant by this, we need to ask, what is the context-- He quotes four Old Testament passages and refers to a promise found throughout the Bible. What did Paul mean-- Did he mean that the law is our enemy-- Or was he saying that, for a sinner, law-keeping is not the way of salvation--

The law is not of faith. Without making too many qualifications for what Paul meant by this, we need to ask, what is the context? He quotes four Old Testament passages and refers to a promise found throughout the Bible. What did Paul mean? Did he mean that the law is our enemy? Or was he saying that, for a sinner, law-keeping is not the way of salvation?