Galatians 3 | Pastors Jeremy Marrone & Erik Luchetta | Bible Study 2021

What is the purpose of the law according to Galatians 3? The law was established as a temporary guardian or "babysitter" to protect the promise of God until the arrival of Jesus Christ. By following the law, the people of Israel were preserved as a distinct nation, but true righteousness is only gained through faith in Christ. Believers now benefit by moving from the condemnation of the law into the freedom and inheritance of God's global family. 🙏 Need Prayer? We’d love to pray with you: https://lakewoodchurch.com/prayer 🔍 In This Message, You’ll Learn: Moving from a performance-based mentality to a grace-centered life by understanding your identity in Christ. How the call of Abraham serves as the divine solution to the problem of sin introduced by Adam. The power of a unified, global family that celebrates diversity while remaining one in the Spirit. ❓ Common Questions: Q: Does a Christian still need to follow the Old Testament law for salvation? A: No, Paul explains that the law was a temporary guardian and that we are justified solely through faith in Jesus Christ. Q: What does it mean to be an heir according to the promise? A: It means that through faith, every believer—regardless of background—is adopted into God’s family and receives the full inheritance of his blessings. 📖 Key Scriptures: -- Galatians 3:13 – Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. -- Galatians 3:28 – The declaration of unity where there is no longer Jew nor Gentile, but all are one in Christ. 00:00 Welcome & Opening Prayer 00:46 How to Be Transformed by the Word 01:45 Prayer for Health, Family, and Breakthrough 04:05 Message Begins 05:18 Who Is Living Your Life: You or Christ? 07:53 Why the Law Was Only Temporary 10:50 How We Die to the Law Through Christ 15:14 The Difference Between Living in Adam vs. Christ 20:34 Why Paul Calls the Galatians Foolish 28:42 Is the Holy Spirit the Mark of the Family? 33:35 How the Gospel Was Announced to Abraham 45:23 Why the Law Was Your Babysitter 47:12 Understanding Your Adoption into God's Family 53:33 Closing Blessing 📲 Follow #LakewoodChurch on YouTube:    / @lakewoodchurch   Facebook:   / lakewoodchurch   Instagram:   / lakewoodchurch   Twitter (X):   / lakewoodchurch   LinkedIn:   / lakewood-church   #LakewoodChurch #JeremyMarone #ErikLuchetta #Sermon #BibleStudy #Galatians3 #Faith #Grace #Jesus #Christianity