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Galatians 3:15-22 The Inheritance Through the Promise Table of Contents
Galatians 3:15-22 Brothers, as a man I say it: a covenant, even though it is man’s, yet if it is confirmed, no one sets it aside, or adds to it. But the promises were spoken to Abraham, and to his Seed. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as of many, but as of one, “And to your Seed,” who is Messiah. Now this I say, Torah, that came four hundred and thirty years later, does not annul a covenant previously confirmed by Elohim in Messiah, so as to do away with the promise. For if the inheritance is by Torah, it is no longer by promise, but Elohim gave it to Avraham through a promise. Why, then, the Torah? It was added (enjoined) because of transgressions, until the Seed should come to whom the promise was made. And it was ordained through messengers in the hand of a mediator. The Mediator, however, is not of one, but Elohim is one. Is the Torah then against the promises of Elohim? Let it not be! For if a (man-made) law had been given that was able to make alive, truly righteousness would have been by (Oral) Torah. But the Scripture has shut up all mankind under sin, that the promise by fidelity in Messiah might be given to those who are faithful (to Him). Bereshith 12:1-3 7 Yahuwah appeared to Avram and said, "To your descendants (Heb. “seed”) I will give this land." So Avram built an altar there to Yahuwah, who had appeared to him. 17:8 I will give the whole land of Canaan--the land where you are residing--to you and your descendants (Heb. “seed”) after you as a permanent possession. I will be their Elohim." 17:21 But I will establish my covenant with Yitzchak, whom Sarah will bear to you at this set time next year.“ The Drash – Messiah is the “Seed”
Gal 3:17 Now this I say, Torah, that came four hundred and thirty years later, does not annul a covenant previously confirmed by Elohim in Messiah, so as to do away with the promise. 18 For if the inheritance is by Torah, it is no longer by promise, but Elohim gave it to Avraham through a promise.
The Torah When did Elohim “previously confirm” the covenant in Messiah? Ber 18 430 years later – The presentation of Torah on Mt Sinai came 430 years after the promise made to Avraham Sinai did not do away with and replace the promise – Torah explained and enhanced the Promises. But, the Torah must confirm the Promises! And is based on Trusting Faithfulness to Yahuwah Which came first – the chicken or the egg? The Purpose of Torah Gal 3:19 Why, then, the Torah? It was added (enjoined) because of transgressions, until the Seed should come to whom the promise was made. And it was ordained through messengers in the hand of a mediator. What transgressions? I thought that there were no transgressions where there is no law? Of course there was knowledge of law and therefore accountability for sin. Torah was “added” meaning it was re-introduced in full so that there would be understanding for all of sin and righteousness. “until the Seed should come…” but not terminating with! Messiah continued to teach Torah to his talmidim. Gal 3:20 The Mediator, however, is not of one, but Elohim is one. The Messiah is both of Elohim and of man 21 Is the Torah then against the promises of Elohim? Let it not be! For if a (man-made) law had been given that was able to make alive, truly righteousness would have been by (Oral) Torah. 22 But the Scripture has shut up all mankind under sin, that the promise by fidelity in Messiah might be given to those who are faithful (to Him). The Life-Imparting Torah! Devarim 30:15 "Look! I have set before you today life and prosperity on the one hand, and death and disaster on the other. 16 What I am commanding you today is to love Yahuwah your Elohim, to walk in his ways, and to obey his commandments, his rules, and his right-rulings. Then you will live and become numerous and Yahuwah your Elohim will bless you in the land which you are about to possess. Your Life – By Torah Devarim 32:45 When Moshe finished reciting all these words to all Yisrael 46 he said to them, "Keep in mind all the words I am solemnly proclaiming to you today; you must command your children to observe carefully all the words of this instruction. 47 For this is no idle word for you--it is your life! By this word you will live a long time in the land you are about to cross the Yardan to possess." Torah is NOT against the promises – it is consistent with the Promises It is NOT obedience to a man made commandment that gives righteousness – oral Torah does NOT impart life! Christian doctrine, tradition, practice or lifestyle will not bring life to the Christian! But fidelity, faithfulness to, agreement with and love for Yahuwah which results in wholesale obedience to written Torah DOES impart life. Written by David M Rogers www.BibleTruth.cc Published: Winter 2007
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