Galatians
Faith vs. Works — Galatians 3
Overview
Galatians teaches that people are made right with God by faith in Christ, not by works of the law.
Details
Key KJV PassageGalatians 3:11 — “The just shall live by faith.”
Main CharactersPaul, the Galatian believers, Abraham, and Christ.
Lesson / ThemeSalvation is received by faith in Christ, not earned by works of the law.
Connection to ChristChrist redeems believers from the curse of the law and brings the blessing promised to Abraham.
Memory VerseGalatians 3:11.
Discussion QuestionsWhy does Paul contrast faith and works? How does Abraham illustrate justification by faith? What does Christ redeem believers from?
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