How does Galatians 3:13 explain Christ's role in redeeming us from the curse?

The Curse of the Law: What It Is

• Galatians 3:10 says, “All who rely on works of the Law are under a curse.”

• The “curse” refers to God’s just sentence for every violation of His Law (Deuteronomy 27:26).

• Because the Law demands perfect, perpetual obedience, every sin—large or small—places a person under condemnation (James 2:10).

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Christ Became the Curse

• Galatians 3:13a: “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law by becoming a curse for us.”

• On the cross, Jesus did not merely sympathize with sinners; He literally took the curse upon Himself (Isaiah 53:5–6).

• 2 Corinthians 5:21 echoes this: “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf.”

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The Tree and Prophecy Fulfilled

• Galatians 3:13b cites Deuteronomy 21:23: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”

• Roman crucifixion fulfilled this imagery; Jesus was publicly displayed as the cursed One (John 19:17–18).

• Peter draws the same connection: “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree” (1 Peter 2:24).

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Redeemed: Set Free at a Cost

• “Redeemed” (Greek: exagorazō) means to buy out of the slave market; the price was Christ’s own blood (1 Peter 1:18–19).

• The result: freedom from the Law’s penalty and from bondage to sin (Romans 8:1–2).

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The Great Exchange

• Our curse was transferred to Christ; His blessing is transferred to us (Galatians 3:14).

• Through faith we receive the promised Spirit and Abraham’s blessing, replacing condemnation with sonship (Galatians 3:26–29).

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Living in the Freedom Christ Purchased

• Reject self-reliance; embrace grace (Galatians 5:4).

• Walk by the Spirit, not the flesh (Galatians 5:16).

• Stand firm; do not submit again to “a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1).