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Galatians 3:18-24 Freedom in Christ

18 For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God in his grace gave it to Abraham through a promise.

19 What, then, was the purpose of the law? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come. The law was put into effect through angels by a mediator.

20 A mediator, however, does not represent just one party; but God is one.

21 Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.

22 But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.

23 Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.

24 So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith.

Cross References for Galatians 3:18-24

Galatians 3:10 - All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:10 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:10

Galatians 3:16 - The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say “and to seeds,”... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:16

Genesis 22:18 - and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.” Click to read the verse Genesis 22:18 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:18

Psalms 105:42 - For he remembered his holy promise given to his servant Abraham. Click to read the verse Psalms 105:42 Click to read the verse Psalms 105:42

Luke 1:54-55 - He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful Click to read the verse Luke 1:54-55 Click to read the verse Luke 1:54-55

Galatians 3:29 - If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. Click to read the verse Galatians 3:29 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:29

Genesis 21:10 - and she said to Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman and her son, for that slave woman’s son w... Click to read the verse Genesis 21:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 21:10

1 Peter 1:4 - and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:4

Romans 8:17 - Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we s... Click to read the verse Romans 8:17 Click to read the verse Romans 8:17

Psalms 105:6-12 - O descendants of Abraham his servant, O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones. Click to read the verse Psalms 105:6-12 Click to read the verse Psalms 105:6-12

Luke 1:72-73 - to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant, Click to read the verse Luke 1:72-73 Click to read the verse Luke 1:72-73

Galatians 3:12 - The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” Click to read the verse Galatians 3:12 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:12

Micah 7:18-20 - Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inh... Click to read the verse Micah 7:18-20 Click to read the verse Micah 7:18-20

Galatians 2:21 - I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Chri... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:21 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:21

Galatians 3:26 - Sons of God You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, Click to read the verse Galatians 3:26 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:26

Ephesians 1:11 - In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:11

Luke 10:25 - The Parable of the Good Samaritan On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. ... Click to read the verse Luke 10:25 Click to read the verse Luke 10:25

Romans 4:13-16 - It was not through law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be hei... Click to read the verse Romans 4:13-16 Click to read the verse Romans 4:13-16

Hebrews 6:12-15 - We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:12-15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:12-15