Why is it that we sometimes think things are more complicated than they actually are?  We can unnecessarily complicate tasks or relationships, when they actually may be quite simple.  This seems to also be the case when it comes to the topic of salvation.  Throughout the centuries and continuing today, people have added “requirements” to salvation, ultimately doing nothing more than complicating a simple issue, and thereby making it ineffective.

 

God has given us a simple solution for salvation from the consequences of our sin – believe in His promises.  Salvation from sin comes by faith.  This always has been true, and always will.  In Gal. 3:6-9 Paul points back to Abraham as proof that this is true.  With a couple of quotes from Genesis, focusing on Abraham’s life, Paul shows his readers that: 1) Right Standing with God is a Result of Faith; and 2) God’s Greatest Blessing is Received by Those Who Believe.

 

We are saved on the basis of belief in God’s promises.

 

 

Galatians 3:6-9

Oct. 27, 2024

 

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