I've been studying Galatians a lot recently, and I could use a little help understanding some of the concepts Paul sheds light on as they relate to Abraham. I would appreciate some help/clarification if I'm understanding these concepts rightly...or fully enough. (I'm sure there could be some overlap for the answers below)
What is the "Gospel preached to Abraham"? (3:8) -- "in thee shall all the nations of the earth be blessed"
What does it mean "Blessed" / "Blessing of Abraham"? (3:8,9,14) -- the Gospel? eternal life? justification, reconciliation, adoption?
What is the "promise"? (3:14,16-22,29; 4:28) -- the Holy Spirit? (3:14) eternal life? to be a God to him and his children? the inheritance?
On a different note, if I understand Galatians correctly, Paul is using the situation of the Galatians who added the ceremonial aspects of the Law to faith as required for justification...to then make a broader case about those who try to be justified with God by works of the WHOLE Law plus faith. Is this correct?
What is the "Gospel preached to Abraham"? (3:8) -- "in thee shall all the nations of the earth be blessed"
What does it mean "Blessed" / "Blessing of Abraham"? (3:8,9,14) -- the Gospel? eternal life? justification, reconciliation, adoption?
What is the "promise"? (3:14,16-22,29; 4:28) -- the Holy Spirit? (3:14) eternal life? to be a God to him and his children? the inheritance?
On a different note, if I understand Galatians correctly, Paul is using the situation of the Galatians who added the ceremonial aspects of the Law to faith as required for justification...to then make a broader case about those who try to be justified with God by works of the WHOLE Law plus faith. Is this correct?