Paul gets to the heart of the issue that walking in the spirit is much better than fulfilling the lustful desires of the flesh

Paul begins to explain the need to stand fast in the liberty we have in Christ

Paul confronts the problem of legalism and bondage directly with the example of Hagar and Sarah

Paul continues to point the believer to the truth that legalism and bondage are no longer our identity. Being in Christ gives us greater freedom than we could ever experience otherwise.

Now that we are sure of the relationship between promise and law, Paul begins to explain the reality of who we are as a result of the promise.

Paul wraps up his threefold comparison of faith and law with an explanation that the law is valid and purposful but faith is over law

Paul concludes this section on faith's promise by showing the law cannot replace faith

The logic of faith is supported by the promise that Christ has redeemed us taking on the curse.