Dead to the Law Bible Study on Galatians
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As Paul continues his discussion of justification through faith, he anticipates the objections of his opponents. In classic Pauline style, he preempts and negates their arguments by stating them in such a ridiculous manner as to prove them false. He closes the passage (and the chapter) by making a profound statement of doctrine-- justification must be by grace alone or Christ's death on the cross was meaningless.
As Paul continues his discussion of justification through faith, he anticipates the objections of his opponents. In classic Pauline style, he preempts and negates their arguments by stating them in such a ridiculous manner as to prove them false. He closes the passage (and the chapter) by making a profound statement of doctrine-- justification must be by grace alone or Christ's death on the cross was meaningless.