Galatians: Answer, Argument & Affirmation

We are justified by faith alone apart from works.

Asking of a Question (V17):

• Are we saved by faith or are we saved by works?
• If salvation by works is right, then Jesus is wrong. God forbid!

Answer (18):

• Christ alone paid the price of our sins.
• There is no system of law or works that can save.
• Paul says he would make himself a transgressor to add anything to salvation.
• Anyone who adds anything to faith is a minister of sin!

Argument (V19):

• The law was a schoolmaster to bring us to Chirst. The Law does not save.
• Two problems with the Law
  1: No one could measure up
  2: Even if you could, it still has no power to change lives

Amplification (V20):

• I am crucified with Christ who liveth in me!
• The only place to put your faith is in the Son of God.

Affirmation (V21):

• I am in no way going to nullify the grace of God.
• If you add anything to grace, it ceases to be grace.
• If you add anthing to faith, it ceases to be faith.