Galatians 3 Paul helps his readers to understand the truth of the gospel.. that we are saved by faith and not by the Law. Salvation is a spiritual work.. begun by the Holy Spirit and "perfected" by the same Spirit.  It can not be accomplished by our own doing!

Paul  begins his argument by talking about the faith of Abraham, who.. "believed God and it was reckoned to him as righteousness."  Likewise, it is faith that makes us God's children.. faith in Jesus Christ, who "redeemed us from the curse of the Law.... in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith." 

The Law, Paul teaches, cannot save.. it cannot make anyone righteous.. and it cannot change God's promise to Abraham. As Abraham was reckoned righteous because of his faith.. we also receive righteousness by faith.  The Law was given to reveal the truth of sin and righteousness.. but it cannot justify us. It was always meant to lead us to Christ.. the only One who can justify us.. that we might become "sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus."  As believers in Christ we are "clothed" with Him.. made one in Him.. and belong to Him.  This is what makes us "Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise." 

Father in heaven, strengthen us with power through Your Spirit, that Christ may dwell in our hearts fully, through faith.  Let our faith grow.. let our hearts be filled with Your love.. the love that "surpasses knowledge".  Fill us with "all the fullness of God".  You are able to do "immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine".. Work in us we pray.. to the glory of Your Name and to the praise of Christ Jesus! Amen (Ephesians 3)