Delivered at Hillcrest Baptist Church on January 29, 2012, this is a verse-by-verse exposition of Galatians 3:6-9. This message deals with the relationship between Israel and the church, and their unique purposes in God’s plan. Below, you will find a study outline to use along with the message.
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GALATIANS 3:6-9 STUDY OUTLINE:
I.
- v.6: Our faith is counted as righteousness. Scripture makes it clear that:
- We have no righteousness of our own.
1. Romans 3:27-28; Romans 3:10
- The righteousness of Christ is imputed to all who have faith in Him
1. Romans 4:22-24
Q: Is there a difference in the way that people were saved in the Old Testament verses the New Testament? (Hebrews chapter 11)
II.
- v.7: By faith in Christ, we are adopted by God. We all become one family. Galatians 4:4-5; Galatians 3:26
- The church is not the new Israel, we do not replace Israel in God’s plan.
- This verse refers only to salvation.
- God made certain promises to Israel, which are not necessarily meant for us.
Q: What two Scripture references are examples of promises to Israel which are often misused by the church? _______________ & _______________
- Israel will eventually be restored, and God’s promises to them will be fulfilled.
III.
- v.8: It was always God’s plan to bring salvation to the gentiles.
1. Romans 3:29
- Faith was at work long before the law was ever given.
1. Romans 3:30-31
- Through the seed of Abraham, blessing would come to all nations (people groups / races).
Q: In what way would Abraham bring a blessing to all nations?
IV.
- v.9: All people of faith [in Christ] share in the same salvation as Abraham.
Q: On what is that Salvation based?
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Posted on January 29, 2012
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