Daily Devotions
Galatians
"God gave it to Abraham by promise."
Text: Galatians 3:18b
CLOSELY RELATED THINGS
The subject of the Abrahamic covenant involved a number of things that were closely related.
These include the following:-
1. The Covenant given to Abraham
2. The blessings promised
3. The faith of Abraham
4. The Seed of Abraham
DEALING WITH THE PROBLEM OF THE FALSE TEACHERS
The false teachers chose to emphasise the law of Moses to such an extent that the significance of all of the above was threatened. The only way was for Paul to present a series of strong arguments that would help believers arrive at a proper understanding of God’s promise given to Abraham.
UNDERSTANDING THE PROMISE OF GOD TO ABRAHAM
Paul went on to add this important note about how the promise given by God to Abraham was to be understood.
For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no longer of
promise; but God gave it to Abraham by promise.Galatians 3:18