Clothe Yourself With Christ

Perhaps my favorite chapter in the New Testament is Galatians chapter 3.  Here there is a clear discussion of three basic principles that are taught throughout the Bible, that of Promise, Law and Faith.  It goes into a discussion of the Promise that was made to Abraham, one that was made way back in Genesis 12, where God told Abraham that from his seed, or relative, would come one who would bless the whole world, referring to Jesus.  This chapter 3 also talks about the Jewish Law that God gave His people at a later date, and it explains why this special Law was given.  And it compares the Law to Faith, talking about the faith that comes in following Christ.  This chapter ties the whole Bible together in one place.

Galatians 3:24:   "Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.  But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor."  (Thus, we as Christians are no longer under the law, the Jewish law.)

"For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.  For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ."  This is a neat way of saying that when we were converted, we were baptized, and we put on Christ like one would put on a coat.  Christ is now a part of us; we have clothed ourselves with Him.

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus."  This is beautiful language to assure us that there is no distinction with God.  We are all His.

And finally, "And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise."  This shows that all Christians are heirs to the promise made thousands of years ago to father Abraham, that all the world would be blessed by his seed. 

The Bible is amazing!

Thanks for reading.  Feel the love.