Galatians 3

Question 1

Paul used the patriarch Abraham, to prove his argument of justification by faith. God gave a specific promise to Abraham. What was it? 3:8

Answer 1

“All the nations will be blessed in you.”

Question 2

Who are the true children of Abraham? vv.3:6-7

Answer 2

those who are of faith are sons of Abraham

Question 3

What covenant could the law not annul? (v. 3:17)

Answer 3

God’s (the law can’t abolish His promise).

Question 4

Referring to the argument made by Paul in this epistle: As believers, we receive our inheritance how? 3:18

Answer 4

By faith from God (as a promise through Abraham)

Question 5

Before faith, what did the Law do? v. 3:23 We were held ________ under the law

Answer 5

captive (in custody)

Question 6

Before Christ, what was the purpose of the law? v. 3:24

Answer 6

the law was our tutor (guardian) until Christ came

Question 7

In v. 3:26, Paul says that in Christ, we are all sons of God through faith. He then says many of us were ______ in Christ. v.3:27

Answer 7

Baptized

Question 8

Paul continues his discussion that we are one in Christ. He says that there is neither Jew nor Greek. How else does he explain this oneness? v. 3:28

Answer 8

neither slave nor free man, there is no male and female

Question 9

If we belong to Christ, Paul concludes his argument about the role and example of Abraham, by saying what? v.3:29. We are Abraham’s _______ and ______ according to the promise.

Answer 9

offspring (seed); heirs

Question 10

The law was our tutor (guardian) until Christ came, in order that what? That we might be _______ ____ ______ v.3:24

Answer 10

justified by faith

Question 11

Paul made a statement clarifying any misunderstanding: “For if the inheritance comes by the law…” what did Paul conclude? v.3:18

Answer 11

it no longer comes by promise (God has granted it to Abraham through promise)

Question 12

Did the law exist during the time of Abraham? When did it exist? v.3:17

Answer 12

No. It came approx. 430 yrs later

Question 13

Paul was upset with the Galatians asking who bewitched them. As a result, he asked them a rhetorical question regarding their faith. What was it? v.3:1-2

Answer 13

did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?

Question 14

In v. 5 Paul said, “So then, does He who provides you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, do it by the _____ of the _____ or by _____ with _____?

Answer 14

WORKS of the LAW or by HEARING with FAITH

Question 15

Abraham believed God and what was the result? v.3:6

Answer 15

it was counted to him as righteousness

Question 16

What is the main point of this chapter 3?

Answer 16

Justification by faith

Question 17

What was Paul afraid had happened to the Galatians? (v:1)

Answer 17

Someone had “bewitched” them, so that they should not obey the truth

Question 18

To demonstrate that they were justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law, Paul asked them how they received the Spirit. By the ______ of the Law, or by the ______ of faith? (v.3:2)

Answer 18

works / hearing

Question 19

What did Paul consider foolish on their part? (v.3:3)

Answer 19

• They began in the Spirit, but was trying to be made perfect by the flesh (i.e., the Law)

Question 20

What was accounted to Abraham for righteousness? (v. 3:6)

Answer 20

• (his faith) That he believed God

Question 21

What is the condition of those who are of the works of the Law? (v. 3:10)

Answer 21

• They are under the curse

Question 22

To whom were the promises made? Who is the “Seed”? (v.3:16)

Answer 22

• Abraham and his “Seed” - Christ

Question 23

How does one become a son of God? (v. 3:26-27)

Answer 23

• Through faith in Jesus (having clothed yourselves with Christ).