The BEMA Podcast

146: Galatians — The Curse

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Dec 5, 2019
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INSIGHT

Justification Comes By Faith

  • Paul argues the Galatians received the Spirit by faith, not by works of the law.
  • Relying on the law for justification contradicts their concrete experience of God's Spirit.
ANECDOTE

The 'Foolish Galatians' Irony

  • The hosts recount that Galatia was stereotyped as 'foolish' yet settled by educated Chamei Jews.
  • Paul’s insult targets highly educated Jews who should know better than to adopt false teaching.
INSIGHT

Abraham: Model Of Faith Before Law

  • Paul and Hillel use Abraham as proof that righteousness comes by trust before circumcision.
  • Abraham was declared righteous in Genesis 15 prior to any covenantal laws or circumcision.
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