How does Galatians 3:14 connect the blessing of Abraham to the Gentiles?

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“so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”

Tracing the Blessing from Abraham to the Nations

- Genesis 12:2-3 — “ …in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”

- Genesis 22:18 — “ …in your Seed all nations of the earth will be blessed…”

- Galatians 3:16 — the “Seed” is Christ.

- Genesis 15:6/Galatians 3:6 — Abraham’s faith credited as righteousness.

- From the start, God’s plan aimed beyond Israel to every nation.

Christ—The Bridge for the Blessing

- Galatians 3:13 — Christ redeems from the curse of the Law.

- The cross achieves the stated purpose: “in order that” Gentiles receive Abraham’s blessing.

- Ephesians 2:13-16 — Christ unites Jew and Gentile in one body.

Faith—Not Law—Connects Us to Abraham

- Galatians 3:7 — “those who have faith are sons of Abraham.”

- Romans 4:11-12 — Abraham is “father of all who believe.”

- Galatians 3:10-12 — Law exposes sin; it cannot impart blessing.

- Trust in Christ alone grants the same righteous standing Abraham enjoyed.

The Promise of the Spirit: Blessing Applied Today

- The Spirit is the tangible fulfillment of the promise.

- Acts 2:39 — the gift is “for all who are far off.”

- Ephesians 1:13-14 — the Spirit seals believers as God’s possession.

- Romans 8:9-11 — the Spirit empowers new life, confirming we share Abraham’s inheritance.

Key Takeaways

• God’s covenant always envisioned global inclusion.

• Christ’s redemption secures that inclusion.

• Faith alone unites us with Abraham.

• The indwelling Spirit proves the ancient blessing is ours now.