Galatians 3:24
So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Galatians 3:24?

2. How does Galatians 3:24 describe the purpose of the law before Christ?

3. In what ways can we rely on faith rather than the law today?

4. How does Galatians 3:24 connect with Romans 10:4 about Christ fulfilling the law?

5. What practical steps can we take to live by faith in Christ?

6. How does Galatians 3:24 help us understand our relationship with the law?

7. How does Galatians 3:24 define the purpose of the law in Christian theology?

8. What role does faith play in Galatians 3:24 compared to the law?

9. How does Galatians 3:24 relate to the concept of salvation by faith alone?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 3?

11. What is Halakhah?

12. How does Paul’s emphasis on freedom in Galatians 5:1 reconcile with religious doctrines that seem to impose constraints on personal liberty?

13. What does "not under the law" mean for Christians?

14. If God promises a new covenant in Jeremiah 31:31–34, why do some passages in the Old Testament still emphasize following the old covenant laws?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the Law as a "guardian" change your perspective on its purpose in the Old Testament?

2. In what ways can you see the Law leading you to recognize your need for Christ in your own life?

3. How does the concept of justification by faith impact your daily walk with God?

4. What are some practical ways you can live in the freedom that comes from faith in Christ, rather than being bound by legalism?

5. How can you cultivate a life led by the Spirit, as opposed to living under the constraints of the Law? Consider connections to the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5.1. What does Paul mean when he calls the Galatians foolish?

2. How does the story of Abraham's faith apply to our understanding of faith and righteousness?

3. Why does Paul say the law was a guardian? What does this mean for us today?

4. How does Paul's assertion of unity in Christ challenge societal divisions and prejudices?

5. What does it mean to be an heir according to the promise, and how does this apply to our lives as Christians?

6. How does this chapter help you understand the relationship between the law and faith?

7. How does this chapter deepen your understanding of the covenant God made with Abraham and its implications for us today?

8. What does it mean to be "clothed with Christ", and how can we live this out in our daily lives?

9. How does the concept of faith over works challenge our human tendencies to earn approval and acceptance?

10. How does Paul's explanation of the law's purpose change your perception of Old Testament laws?

11. In what ways does this chapter affirm the universality of the Gospel?

12. What does the chapter teach us about the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant?

13. How can we, like Abraham, demonstrate our faith in God in our current circumstances?

14. How does Paul’s teaching in this chapter inform how we approach divisions and inequalities in our society?

15. In what ways does Paul's teaching about faith challenge the way you live out your faith?

16. How does Paul use the contrast between the law and promise to establish the foundation of faith?

17. How does Paul's view of equality in Christ challenge societal hierarchies?

18. How does the analogy of the law as a "guardian" help you understand its role and purpose?

19. How does the concept of justification by faith impact your understanding of salvation?

20. How does being an "heir according to the promise" change your view of your identity in Christ?

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