◄ Galatians 3:18 ►
For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God freely granted it to Abraham through a promise. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Galatians 3:18? 2. How does Galatians 3:18 emphasize the importance of faith over the law? 3. What role does inheritance play in understanding God's promise in Galatians 3:18? 4. How can we apply the concept of grace in Galatians 3:18 to daily life? 5. How does Galatians 3:18 connect with the promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3? 6. In what ways does Galatians 3:18 challenge legalistic tendencies in modern Christianity? 7. How does Galatians 3:18 differentiate between law and promise in Christian theology? 8. Why is the inheritance in Galatians 3:18 not based on the law? 9. What is the significance of God's promise to Abraham in Galatians 3:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 3? 11. What does inheritance in Christ mean? 12. Leviticus 18:5 promises life through obedience, yet Romans 3:20 says the Law can't grant righteousness. Is this an irreconcilable contradiction? 13. Is the law of Moses useful? Yes. All scripture is... profitable... (2 Timothy 3:16) No. . . . A former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness... (Hebrews 7:18) 14. How does Galatians 3:28's declaration of unity erase cultural, gender, and social distinctions that still seem to persist in both biblical and modern contexts? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the promise to Abraham help us grasp the concept of grace in our own lives? 2. In what ways might we be tempted to rely on "law" or works in our spiritual journey, and how can we shift our focus back to faith? 3. How does the promise to Abraham demonstrate God's faithfulness, and how can this encourage us in times of doubt? 4. What are some practical ways we can live out the principle of faith over works in our daily lives? 5. How does recognizing our unity in Christ as heirs of the promise impact our relationships within the church community? Galatians 3 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Galatians 3:18 NIV Galatians 3:18 NLT Galatians 3:18 ESV Galatians 3:18 NASB Galatians 3:18 KJV Galatians 3:18 Commentaries Bible Hub