Galatians 3:10-14
10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.” 11 But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.” 12 Yet the law is not of faith, but “the man who does them shall live by them.” 13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), 14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.” 11 But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.” 12 Yet the law is not of faith, but “the man who does them shall live by them.” 13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), 14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
The Law is a curse to all who fall under and rely on it to be acceptable to God, for it must be followed to the letter and completely to meet God’s standards. None of us can ever do this. Furthermore, God also told us that we must live by faith, trusting Him alone, to be justified or made right before Him. This is the good news that brings life in His words which point us to the buying of us back by the one who became the Law’s curse in our place. Jesus the Christ hung on a tree as the word showed, becoming that curse yet completely fulfilling the Law - innocent and still assuming our penalty for our failure to follow the Law. He died as punishment for us so that we by faith can be seen in the light of His righteousness which we could never attain, and have His Spirit live in us to put the Law in our hearts. This free gift allows us to be bought back, forgiven by trusting in His work, not ours. This is amazing grace and great news!
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