Galatians 3:10-14 (New International Version)
10All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law."[a] 11Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, "The righteous will live by faith."[b] 12The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, "The man who does these things will live by them."[c] 13Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree."[d] 14He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.
Galatians 3:10-14 (New King James Version)
The Law Brings a Curse
10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.”[a] 11 But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.”[b] 12 Yet the law is not of faith, but “the man who does them shall live by them.”[c]
13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”[d]), 14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
[3:10 – As many as are of the works of the law – refers to all who rely upon obedience of the Mosaic Law as the means of winning divine approval (salvation). To be under the curse is to be subject to God’s wrath and condemnation. Continueth is explained by to do, which means “to obey.” The recipient of divine wrath is everyone who, believing salvation can be obtained by meritorious works (deserving praise, reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy: to receive a gift for meritorious service.), fails to obey the law perfectly. Complete obedience to the law is impossible for sinful man (Acts 15:10; James 2:10). All, then, who attempt to secure salvation by this route are doomed. **This is one analogy - Likewise one is either speeding or not. If the speed limit is 55 MPH and you get a speeding ticket for driving 56 MPH you are guilty of speeding, based upon the evidence presented. This is referred to a speed trap, just one little mile over the limit, is this really necessary? Even though it is “ONLY” one mile per hour over the speed limit, speeding is speeding and therefore, like wise sinning is sinning. If you commit one sin you have commit them all. The Officer that wrote this ticket relied on his/her radar device to determine the speed traveled. This is “concert evidence” in a court of law and will not be over turned, even if you have a witness that says otherwise, your earthly witness is of no use and will not be considered. In the same manner the officer “Satan” who wrote you the ticket of sin, shame and guilt relies on the same law to convict you. However, our witness in Heaven is Christ Jesus the one and only mediator before God, who sits on his thrown, in this case, the Thrown of Judgment. Through Christ this crime “sin” has been over ruled and stricken from the records. The charge of sin has been wiped clean, through the blood and the cross of Jesus Christ. I don’t know about you but I hired Jesus Christ as my attorney when I confessed my sins, repented and surrendered to Christ as my Lord and Savior, who takes away all sin and makes all things new. So, you lose the speeding ticket case in court and pay a fine then go home and all is done and forgiven, you simply paid the price. However, it is not that simply for you to write a check for your sins and pay the price so all can be forgiven. You must go to the cross and get Jesus to cash your check for your sins; Jesus is the only bank that can cash such a check. Once you are forgiven, repent and through God’s mercy and grace become born again, then all is forgiven and you are free. This check pays for all sins and is cashed by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Keep in mind however that the speed limit is still 55 and driving over that limit is breaking the law and “sinning.” Yes, even born again Christians can and will sin. We must live at the cross and plea for God’s mercy and forgiveness. **]
[3:12 – this verse declares that the law is a matter of performance, not of faith; it is a principle of doing, not believing. We must believe through faith that Christ did in fact “cash the check” for our sins]
[3:13 – The curse of the law, from which Christ hath redeemed [delivered] us, is that of versus 10, incurred because of incomplete obedience to the law, we all sin. Begin made a curse for us means “by becoming accursed for us.”]
[3:14 – The word that appears twice in this versus, identifying two reasons “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law.” 1 – That the Gentiles might receive the blessings of Abraham. 2 – That the believers might receive the Holy Spirit (the indwelling of the Holy Spirit) this implies that when one is justified, “cashed the check” he is at the same time granted the Holy Spirit.]
Since none of us can keep the law we need Christ and the cross to deliver us from our sins. We were born into sin and therefore must be delivered from sin. The good news today is that Christ is waiting to cash your check at the cross, to forgive you for all of you sins. Make the check out to Christ Jesus and For: ___ the forgiveness of your sin as you repent and submit all things to Christ. Your fine is paid in full. May the peace and joy of our Lord be with you all!
We must understand the true nature of sin. Our lives depend upon Knowing Him who holds the check.
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