The Promise of God

I. The Promise Preceded the Law 3:15-18

v. 15 -- Paul uses a human illustration 


v. 16 – The promise was made to Abraham and to his seed.  

        
v. 17-18 – Paul’s argument

    

II. The Promise and the Law 3:19-25

A. What is the definition of law in this passage?

B. What purpose did the law serve?

1. Added because of transgressions.  
   

2. To bring us to Christ
   

C. Heirs according to the Promise 3:26-29

1. Notice Paul changes to the word “you”.
   

2. Were baptized into Christ
   

3. Have put on Christ