Children of the Promise

"The law revealed our inability to be righteous on our own, but the promise made to Abraham was fulfilled in Jesus, who took on the burden of sin and offered salvation through faith, freeing us from the curse of the law." 

In Galatians 3:15-29, Paul talks about the difference between following the law and living by God's promise. The law was meant to guide people and show them their need for God, but it wasn’t the final answer. It revealed our inability to be righteous on our own, pointing us to the promise God made to Abraham. That promise was fulfilled in Jesus, who took on the burden of sin and offered salvation through faith, freeing us from the curse of the law.

Through faith in Christ, we become children of God, breaking down the barriers that usually divide us. Paul makes it clear that in Christ, distinctions like Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female no longer matter because we are all one in Him. This unity is a radical part of the gospel, calling us to live in community with others, regardless of our differences, and to embrace the love and grace that binds us together.

As God’s children, we are called to live in the freedom that comes from faith in Jesus. Rather than trying to earn our way to God, we can rest in His grace and live in ways that reflect His love. This means working to break down the barriers that divide people, challenging injustice, and building communities where everyone is welcomed and valued. We are heirs to God’s promise, and our lives should show the hope, love, and mercy that come from being part of His family.