S7E18 Galatians 3: Argument for Justification by Faith

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., and Curtis “Cowboy Apologist” Evelo | January 18, 2024

S7E18 Galatians 3: Arguments for Justification by Faith

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 1. The Argument from the People of Galatia (3:1–5)

1. People Believed by turning to the gospel (3:1–2).
2. People Bewildered by turning from the gospel (3:3–5).

2. The Argument from Patriarch Abraham (3:6–9, 15–18)

1. Means of Abraham’s Salvation (3:6–9)
   1. His salvation (3:6): He was justified by faith.
   2. Our salvation (3:7–9): Both Jews and Gentiles are justified by faith.
2. Man Who Saved Abraham (3:15–16): It was Christ, who came from the line of Abraham.
3. Moment of Abraham’s Salvation (3:17–18): The promise was given to him 430 years before the law was introduced.

3. The Argument from the Precepts of the Law (3:10–12, 19–25)

1. The Problem of the Legal Precepts (3:10–12): Those under the law who do not obey all of it are cursed by the law.
2. The Purpose of the Legal Precepts (3:19–25)
   1. It Points out our Sin (3:19–20).
   2. It Prepares us for our Savior (3:21–25): The law serves as teacher and guide to bring us to Christ.

4. The Argument from the Practice of the Son (3:13–14)

1. What he did—The Redemptive Practice (3:13a): He redeemed us from the curse of the law.
2. How he did it—The Atoning Practice (3:13b): He became a curse for us on the cross.
3. Why he did it—The Fulfillment Practice (3:14): He did it to fulfill the promise God gave Abraham.

5. The Argument from the Promise of the Spirit (3:26–29)

1. What he does—The Baptismal Promise (3:26–27): He baptizes repenting Jews and Gentiles into the body of Christ.
2. Why he does it—The Assurance Promise (3:28–29): This assures that all may share in the promise once given to Abraham.

To hear the last episode, click the following link:https://bellatorchristi.com/2024/01/12/s7e17-galatians-2-paul-the-freedom-fighter/

About the Hosts

Brian Chilton

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. Dr. Chilton earned a Ph.D. in the Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University (with high distinction), a M.Div. in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his B.S. in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and completed Unit 1 of Clinical Pastoral Education at Wake Forest University’s School of Medicine. Dr. Chilton is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society.  In his spare time, he enjoys reading, working out in his home gym, and watching football. He has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years and serves as a clinical chaplain.

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Curtis Evelo

Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. He is the Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country. Curtis serves as an Assistant Vice President of Broadcasting at Bellator Christi Ministries, a contributor, and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. His research interests include Jewish studies in the New Testament, Old Testament typologies, and studies on free will.

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