This is a very clear word for the Christian who is part of the body and bride of Christ. Thank you Holy Spirit for this clarification between the two - Law or Faith, flesh or spirit, works or belief - that you spoke through the Apostle Paul.

Galatians 3:

1)O Foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified?

2) This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law or by the hearing of faith?

3) Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit are you now being made perfect by the flesh?

4) Have you suffered so many things in vain-- if indeed it was in vain?

5)Therefore, He Who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

6) Just as Abraham believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness

7) Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham.

8) And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the nations by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, In you all the nations of the earth shall be blessed.

9) So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.

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 (nations) in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

15) Brethren I speak in the manner of men, Though it is only a man's covenant, yet if it is confirmed, no one annuls or adds to it.

16) Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, "And to seeds", as of many, but as of one. "And to your Seed", who is Christ.

17) And this I say, that the law which was four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by God in Christ, that it should make the promise of no effect.

18) For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no longer of promise, but God gave it to Abraham by promise.

19) What purpose then does the law serve? It was added because of transgressions, til the Seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was appointed through angels by the hand of a mediator.

20) Now a mediator does not mediate for one only, but God is one.

21) Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could have given life, truly RIGHTEOUSNESS would have been by the law.

22.)But the Scripture has confined all under sin that the promise by FAITH in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

23) But before faith came we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which would afterward be revealed.

24) Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that WE MIGHT BE JUSTIFIED BY FAITH.

25) But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutor.

26) FOR YOU ARE ALL SONS OF GOD TRHOUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST.

27) For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

28) There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

29) And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise.

Chapter 4:

1) Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all.

2) but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the Father.

3) Even so we, when we were children, were under bondage under the elements of the world.

4) But when the fullness of time was come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,

5) to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

6) And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts crying out "Abba Father".

7) Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

3) Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit are you now being made perfect by the flesh?
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T Sue This is a powerful truth!! I have to say that even though I understood where Carlee was coming from, you made me feel good that you stuck up for me! I love you both and hope all us sis's can be happy today!!

Good passage, Sue.

It's good to consider Paul's writings on the New Covenant especially while studying the Old like I have been lately.

Wonderful scriptures, Sue . . Without Faith in Christ crucified and resurrected there's no pleasing our LORD GOD . . great post!!

Melissa, TN and Donna, these truths in Galatians are always like water on dry ground - so refreshing and such a great relief. If it were not for the grace of God we would have no hope at all. Over the last three years there have been so many deaths in my family and among our family's friends. Every time someone passes, I am so grateful all over again for the great sacrifice of Jesus for us. He died that we may live and we will live eternally by FAITH in Him and in His promises to us.

I expect the rapture at any moment now because of the way things have lined up so rapidly this year. However, if an untimely accident or anything else takes my life before then I want one thing on my tombstone:

SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS

Amen, Sue! It is by Grace we are saved, through Faith in Jesus Christ...not by works, so that no one can boast!

Yes- thank you, God, for your wonderful saving grace poured out to us through your Son's precious blood. There's nothing we can do to "earn" our salvation. We will praise you forever and ever for what You have done for us!

Thanks Charity. Amazing Grace how sweet the sound.........

Sue, I found myself humming this hymn today:


Grace, grace, God's grace,
grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
grace, grace, God's grace,
grace that is greater than all our sin!


1. Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured,
there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.


2. Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,
threaten the soul with infinite loss;
grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,
points to the refuge, the mighty cross.


3. Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.
What can avail to wash it away?
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,
brighter than snow you may be today.


4. Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see his face,
will you this moment his grace receive?

Oh Charity...what a wonderful old hymn !

Grace , Grace , God's Grace
Praise the Lord THE GRACE that will pardon and
clense within!

Thank you Father thank you Lord.

Just praising you right now...Thank you Lord.

Oh wonderful old hymn.

Thanks Mary.

Bumping up as these verses are for last days discernment.

Oh praise the Lord,
My sisters are sooooooooooooooo right.........
We are on the same page.(YES).