Galatians 3 & 4 Flashcards
(114 cards)
1
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Who has bewitched the Galatians according to Paul?
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The Galatians are bewitched by false teachings.
This refers to the influence of those who distort the gospel.
2
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Did the Galatians receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by believing what they heard?
A
By believing what they heard.
This emphasizes the role of faith over legalistic practices.
3
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What does Paul ask regarding the beginning by the Spirit?
A
Are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?
This contrasts spiritual beginnings with human efforts.
4
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What was credited to Abraham as righteousness?
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His belief in God.
This highlights the principle of justification by faith.
5
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Who are considered children of Abraham according to Paul?
A
Those who have faith.
This establishes a spiritual lineage based on faith.
6
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What does Scripture foresee about the Gentiles?
A
God would justify the Gentiles by faith.
This indicates the universal scope of the gospel.
7
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What curse is mentioned for those who rely on the works of the law?
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Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.
This underscores the impossibility of achieving righteousness through the law.
8
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What does Paul say about no one relying on the law being justified before God?
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The righteous will live by faith.
This is a key theme in Paul’s teaching on justification.
9
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What did Christ do regarding the curse of the law?
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Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law.
This signifies Christ’s sacrificial role in salvation.
10
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Through whom does the blessing given to Abraham come to the Gentiles?
A
Through Christ Jesus.
This connects the promises made to Abraham with the gospel.
11
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What analogy does Paul use to explain the covenant?
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A human covenant that has been duly established.
This illustrates the unchangeable nature of God’s promises.
12
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What does the law not do according to Paul?
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The law does not set aside the covenant previously established by God.
This emphasizes continuity between the law and God’s promises.
13
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Why was the law given?
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It was added because of transgressions until the Seed had come.
This indicates the temporary nature of the law in relation to the promise.
14
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Who was the law given through?
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Through angels and entrusted to a mediator.
This highlights the divine origin of the law.
15
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Fill in the blank: The law was given through _______ and entrusted to a mediator.
A
angels
16
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True or False: The law depends on the promise.
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False.
The promise is prior and foundational to the law.
17
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What does the law oppose in relation to God’s promises?
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Absolutely not!
The law does not oppose God’s promises; rather, it serves a different purpose.
18
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What does Scripture say about everything being locked up?
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Everything is locked up under the control of sin.
This indicates that prior to faith in Jesus Christ, humanity was in a state of sin.
19
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What role did the law serve until Christ came?
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The law was our guardian until Christ came.
This means the law protected and guided people until the revelation of faith in Christ.
20
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What are believers in Christ considered?
A
Children of God through faith.
This signifies a new identity for those who believe in Jesus Christ.
21
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What does it mean to be baptized into Christ?
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To have clothed yourselves with Christ.
This symbolizes putting on a new identity and life in Christ.
22
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In Christ Jesus, what divisions are eliminated?
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Neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female.
This emphasizes unity among all believers in Christ.
23
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What is an heir underage compared to?
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A slave, although he owns the whole estate.
This illustrates the temporary state of being an heir until maturity.
24
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What did God send when the set time had fully come?
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His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.
This indicates God’s timing in sending Jesus for redemption.
25
What does receiving adoption to sonship entail?
Being no longer a slave, but God's child.
## Footnote
This signifies a transformation in status and relationship with God.
26
What does the Spirit of God's Son call out in our hearts?
'Abba Father.'
## Footnote
This expresses an intimate relationship with God as our Father.
27
What does Paul express concern about regarding the Galatians?
They are turning back to weak and miserable forces.
## Footnote
This reflects his worry that they are reverting to old practices after knowing God.
28
What does Paul fear he has done for the Galatians?
Wasted his efforts on them.
## Footnote
This indicates his concern over their spiritual regression.
29
What illness did Paul have that led him to preach to the Galatians?
An unspecified illness.
## Footnote
This emphasizes the personal nature of his ministry and the connection he built with them.
30
How did the Galatians treat Paul despite his illness?
They welcomed him as if he were an angel of God.
## Footnote
This highlights their initial acceptance and kindness towards him.
31
What does Paul imply about his relationship with the Galatians by telling them the truth?
He has become their enemy.
## Footnote
This indicates that truth can sometimes lead to conflict in relationships.
32
What do the people mentioned in the text want to achieve?
They want to alienate you from us, so that you may have zeal for them.
33
Is it fine to be zealous?
Yes, provided the purpose is good, and to be so always, not just when I am with you.
34
What metaphor does the author use to describe his feelings towards the recipients?
He is in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you.
35
How many sons did Abraham have and by whom?
Two sons: one by the slave woman and one by the free woman.
36
Who is represented by Hagar?
Hagar represents the covenant from Mount Sinai, which bears children who are to be slaves.
37
What does Hagar correspond to in the present context?
The present city of Jerusalem, because she is in slavery with her children.
38
What does the Jerusalem that is above represent?
It is free and is our mother.
39
What is the significance of the barren woman mentioned in the text?
She symbolizes joy and the promise of more children than those of the woman with a husband.
40
Who are considered children of promise according to the text?
Brothers and sisters, like Isaac.
41
What does Scripture say about the slave woman and her son?
Get rid of the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman's son will never share in the inheritance with the free woman's son.
42
What are the recipients of the message identified as?
Children of the free woman.
43
Fill in the blank: The son by the slave woman was born according to the _______.
[flesh]
44
Fill in the blank: The son by the free woman was born as the result of a _______.
[divine promise]
45
True or False: The text indicates that the son born according to the flesh is persecuting the son born by the power of the Spirit.
True
46
What does Paul emphasize about human methods of justification before God?
They are utterly failed.
## Footnote
Paul stresses that human efforts cannot achieve justification.
47
How does Paul address the Galatians at the beginning of his doctrinal argument?
As foolish (anoetoi).
## Footnote
Paul expresses indignation towards the Galatians for their spiritual dullness.
48
What metaphor does Paul use to describe the Galatians' misunderstanding?
A spell that distorts their vision.
## Footnote
Guthrie describes their inability to see the truth clearly.
49
According to Paul, how did the Galatians begin their Christian life?
By faith, not by observing a legal code.
## Footnote
They received the Holy Spirit through belief.
50
What contrasting pair of words does Paul use in his teaching?
Pneumati (Spirit) and sarki (Flesh).
## Footnote
These represent different responses to the Gospel.
51
What consequence does Paul warn about if the Galatians revert to their own will power?
They abandon their faith in Christ; it will be in vain.
## Footnote
This highlights the futility of self-reliance.
52
What realization did Abraham have regarding rules and salvation?
The futility of following rules as a means of attaining salvation.
## Footnote
Abraham turned to God in faith, relying on His mercy.
53
What is described as the paradox of faith in relation to Abraham?
Ceasing to do anything for himself and accepting humble dependence.
## Footnote
This attitude leads to justification.
54
What does Paul aim to show through a detailed exegesis of Abraham's story?
The relevance of Abraham's experience to the Galatians.
## Footnote
This is significant as the Judaizers used the Old Testament to argue their case.
55
Who are considered true descendants of Abraham?
Those who emulate Abraham's example of faith
## Footnote
The phrase could be expressed as 'true Abrahams'.
56
What did the Judaizers insist regarding descent from Abraham?
Only physical descent from Abraham or claimed by circumcision
## Footnote
This reflects their belief in a legalistic approach to righteousness.
57
How does Paul view Scripture in relation to God's communication?
As a personal agency through which God speaks
## Footnote
The verb 'foreseeing' implies continuity between Abraham and the Galatians.
58
What does Paul imply about the nature of faith?
Faith is timeless
## Footnote
'What happened in Abraham's day was, in fact, a forecast for the future.'
59
To whom does God's promise explicitly extend?
All nations
## Footnote
This includes Gentiles and anticipates Calvary.
60
What was the Judaizers' fundamental misunderstanding regarding the law?
They believed keeping the law was the basis for salvation
## Footnote
This approach relies on personal merits, which leads to a curse.
61
What is the consequence of failing to keep all conditions of the Law?
Being cursed by God
## Footnote
Referenced in Deuteronomy 27:6 and 28:1.
62
What obligation did the Judaizers place on the Galatians?
To keep all of the Law
## Footnote
This was a requirement stemming from insisting on circumcision.
63
Why is salvation through the law considered impossible?
Full observance of all points of the law is impossible
## Footnote
Paul learned this through Scripture, which confirmed faith as the only grounds for salvation.
64
What Scripture does Paul reference to support justification by faith?
Habakkuk 2:4
## Footnote
It emphasizes that faith is the basis for salvation.
65
What does Paul argue about the relationship between the law and faith?
There is no point of contact between the law and faith
## Footnote
Legalism incurs condemnation for failure to obey commandments.
66
What is the essence of legalism according to Paul's argument?
Failure to obey a given set of commandments incurs condemnation
## Footnote
Attitudes or beliefs are considered irrelevant in a legalistic framework.
67
What does Paul's point emphasize about justification before God?
It is NOT possible.
## Footnote
This highlights the hopeless position of humanity without divine intervention.
68
Who redeemed us from the curse of the Law according to Galatians 3:13?
Christ.
## Footnote
This verse emphasizes Christ's role in bearing the curse for humanity.
69
What is the origin of the idea of redemption in the context of Christ's work?
Commercial; from the slave market.
## Footnote
It signifies the payment of the price of a slave.
70
What does it mean for Christ to become a 'curse' for us?
He took our place, bearing the punishment on our behalf.
## Footnote
This indicates that all have fallen short of God's standards and deserve punishment.
71
How did the Jews view death by hanging?
As a sign of being cursed by God.
## Footnote
This includes crucifixion, which was a form of hanging.
72
What does the cross symbolize for Christians?
Willingly enduring the curse for us.
## Footnote
This reflects both shame and the act of redemption.
73
What was the promise made to Abraham realized in?
The gift of the Holy Spirit.
## Footnote
This is central to Paul's argument in his letter.
74
What is the relationship between the Law and the Promise according to Paul?
The Law does not cancel out the divine promise.
## Footnote
This affirms the inferior status of the Law compared to God's promise to Abraham.
75
How does Paul illustrate the permanence of God's agreement with Abraham?
Using the example of a man's will.
## Footnote
Once made, it cannot be annulled.
76
Why is the inclusion of Abraham's offspring essential to Paul's argument?
It emphasizes that the spiritual blessings promised to Abraham and his descendants have come through Jesus
## Footnote
Paul uses the singular 'offspring' to highlight the significance of Jesus in fulfilling God's promises.
77
What does Paul consider the purpose of the Law?
A secondary addition to God's original promise, meant to address transgressions
## Footnote
Paul sees the Law as inferior to the promise made to Abraham.
78
What does the term 'transgressions' mean in the context of the Law?
Deliberate faults; literally 'to step aside from the right track'
## Footnote
The Law identifies and punishes sin but does not forgive it.
79
What was the Law given to do?
To deal with persistent disobedience and make people aware of their wrongdoing
## Footnote
However, the Law itself lacks the power to forgive sins.
80
According to Paul, what was the Law meant to be until Christ came?
A provisional measure
## Footnote
The coming of Christ marked a crisis in the function of the Law.
81
How does Paul summarize the sequence of ages related to God's promise?
Age of promise, age of law, age of Christ
## Footnote
This sequence reflects the fulfillment of God's original promise.
82
What tradition among Rabbinic scholars does Paul reference regarding the Law?
That angels acted as intermediaries in the transmission of the Law to Moses
## Footnote
Paul argues that a second-hand message cannot be more significant than a direct promise from God.
83
What does being under the Law mean for all individuals?
It makes all individuals sinners, in need of salvation
## Footnote
Sin is likened to a jailer, holding individuals in 'protective custody.'
84
What is the role of Scripture in relation to the Law?
Scripture serves as the judge, with no means of escape until the coming of Jesus
## Footnote
Only faith in Jesus offers the possibility of salvation.
85
What is the ultimate function of the Law according to Paul?
A disciplinarian, whose function ended with the coming of Christ
## Footnote
This does not render the Law irrelevant, but it is not the means of salvation.
86
Who are considered the true heirs of Abraham's promise?
All people of faith
## Footnote
Faith unites all believers, making them one in the context of God's promise.
87
What is the theme that Paul continues in Chapter 4?
Sonship
## Footnote
Paul emphasizes the transition from slavery to sonship in the context of spiritual maturity.
88
How does Paul describe the freedom of a child compared to a slave?
A child had effectively no more freedom than a slave
## Footnote
Decisions regarding a child's best interests are made by responsible adults, similar to how Christians are guided.
89
What does the pre-Christian experience symbolize according to Paul?
Spiritual slavery or immaturity
## Footnote
This reflects the lack of control over spiritual matters before knowing Christ.
90
What is the implication of the verb 'exapesteilen' used for Christ's coming?
Sending out from a previous state, implying the pre-existence of the Son
## Footnote
This verb highlights the divine nature of Christ's incarnation.
91
What was the purpose of Christ's Incarnation according to Paul?
To free men from sin and lead them to adoption as sons of God
## Footnote
This signifies a significant change in status for believers.
92
What does Paul mean by saying believers are reinstated into their full status as sons?
They regain their status in the family of God
## Footnote
This reflects the transformative nature of faith in Christ.
93
What role does the Spirit play in the context of sonship?
It grants access to all the privileges of sonship
## Footnote
The gift of the Spirit is essential for experiencing the full rights of being a child of God.
94
What had the Galatian Christians already received?
The Spirit
## Footnote
They were accepted by God without the need for circumcision.
95
What perplexes Paul about the Galatian Christians?
Their desire to return to the slavery of their former pre-Christian time
## Footnote
This indicates a regression in their spiritual journey.
96
What does Paul urge the Galatians to do?
Imitate him in remaining free from the conditions imposed by the Law
## Footnote
This is a plea for them to recognize their freedom in Christ.
97
How does Paul feel about the Galatians' change in attitude towards him?
He feels betrayed
## Footnote
His previous kindness to them during illness contrasts with their present view of him.
98
What warning does Paul give regarding their new friends?
The attention being lavished upon them may not be in their best interest
## Footnote
This suggests a caution against false teachings that lead back to legalism.
99
What metaphor does Paul use to describe his relationship with the Galatians?
The metaphor of childbirth
100
What does Paul's metaphor of childbirth represent in his relationship with the Galatians?
The pain and trouble involved in forming a Christ-like character
101
What historical event does Paul reference to illustrate spiritual truth?
The birth of Abraham's two sons
102
What do the two mothers in Paul's illustration represent?
Two covenants
103
What does Hagar represent in Paul's analogy?
The Law from Mt. Sinai
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What does Sarah represent in Paul's analogy?
God's promise and Abraham's faith
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What is the condition of the child born to Hagar?
Child born a slave
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What is the condition of the child born to Sarah?
Child born as a free son
107
What major choice does Paul suggest the Galatians must make?
Either the Gospel of Christ or the law
108
What does Paul imply about legalism and promise?
Legalism cannot exist side by side with promise
109
Fill in the blank: The child born according to a law represents _______.
the Jewish faith
110
Fill in the blank: The child born according to a promise represents _______.
the Christian faith
111
What does Paul ask the Galatians about their claim to be under the Law?
Do you know what the Law says about the present situation?
112
What does spiritual slavery and barrenness refer to in Paul's analogy?
The condition associated with Hagar
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What does spiritual freedom refer to in Paul's analogy?
The condition associated with Sarah
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What is necessary to fully understand Paul's words?
Reading the original story in Genesis 16, 17, and 21
