1) What does God do and what do you do when it comes to salvation? What about daily living?
2) What is the purpose of the law (the teachings of the Old Testament)? What value does the law have today (3:24)?
3) What is the purpose of clothing? What does it mean to be “clothed with Christ” (3:27)?
The early church firmly established that salvation was by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. But when it came to daily living, the Galatian churches fell back to following the law (3:1-5). We have totally trusted God with our salvation; we must do the same with living day-to-day.
The Old Testament law reveals our shortcomings and points out our need to be saved. Although the law is unable to provide this salvation, it points us to Christ. Paul continues to establish the position of faith over the law (3:21-22).
Clothing protects us from the elements. Clothing identifies us with a particular style or a sports team. Clothing assists us with our daily tasks. As we consider being “clothed with Christ” we have the opportunity to keep Him as a very real part of our lives. As you get dressed for the day, remember to clothe yourself with Christ.
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