In Galatians 3:15-29 Paul argues for the supremacy of faith over works by contrasting the supremacy of God's promise to Abraham over the works of the law. Our hope and confidence in salvation lies in our confidence in God's promise in Christ. The second of three important truths about the power of God's promise is: 2. The promise is eternal Paul highlights three features of the law which demonstrate the eternal greatness of God's promise over the law. a. The reason for the law - to expose our sinful conditions b. The timing of the law - until the coming of Christ c. The giving of the law - mediate through another. Consider the influence the law has in our lives: a. The law reveals the holiness of God b. The law reveals the sinfulness of man c. The law reveals the need for Christ d. The law reveals the principles of morality.

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Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29