Les Feldick Bible Study

How do the blessing of Abraham and the promise of the Spirit come on the Gentiles?

The blessing of Abraham and the promise of the Spirit come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ, not through Judaism or law-keeping, but through faith—simply believing the Word and the Gospel. It is not by what people do, but by believing the Gospel.

Les teaches that verse 14 connects the blessing of Abraham coming on the Gentiles with Jesus Christ, and the promise of the Spirit being received the same way—not through Judaism, not through law keeping, but through faith. He says it is simply believing the Word; it is not what we do, but simply believing the Gospel. He also notes that God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, David, or the patriarchs was confirmed by God, so no man can annul it or add to it. It stood settled forever, even after thousands of years, and the promises were made to Abraham and his seed.

Galatians 3:14

That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.