Galatians 3:18

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If we have to gain the inheritance by following those laws, then it no longer comes to us because of the promise. However, God freely gave the inheritance to Abraham through a promise.

Cross References

Psalm 105:42

He remembered his holy promise to his servant Abraham.

Romans 8:17

If we are his children, we are also God’s heirs. If we share in Christ’s suffering in order to share his glory, we are heirs together with him.

Galatians 2:21

I don’t reject God’s kindness. If we receive God’s approval by obeying the laws in the Scriptures, then Christ’s death was pointless.

Galatians 3:10

Certainly, there is a curse on all who rely on their own efforts because Scripture says, “Whoever doesn’t obey everything that is written in Moses’ Teachings is cursed.”

Galatians 3:12

These laws have nothing to do with faith, but, “Whoever obeys laws will live because he obeys them.”

Galatians 3:16

The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his descendant. Scripture doesn’t say, “descendants,” referring to many, but “your descendant,” referring to one. That descendant is Christ.

Galatians 3:26

You are all God’s children by believing in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 3:29

If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants and heirs, as God promised.