How do we receive the promise of the Spirit according to Galatians 3:14?
According to Galatians 3:14, the promise of the Spirit is received through faith in Jesus Christ, not through Judaism or law keeping. It comes by simply believing the Word and the Gospel, rather than by human works or merit. The blessing of Abraham comes to the Gentiles through Jesus Christ so that believers might receive the promised Spirit.
Les explains that verse 14 says the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit. He stresses that this does not come through Judaism, not through law keeping, but through faith. Les says it is simply believing the Word and the Gospel, and he notes how hard that is for people to understand: it is not what we do, it is just simply believing the Gospel. He then moves to Paul’s illustration in verse 15 about a man’s covenant being confirmed and not annulled or added to, showing that God’s covenant stands settled.
That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
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Who was the promise of the Holy Spirit meant for — Jews only or Gentiles too?
God's saving purpose was that Gentiles, not just Israel, would receive the promise of the Holy Spirit.