The Limits of the Law

The Law Gal 3:15-29

As Paul continues in Gal. he is going to explain to the Galatians and to us the extent or limits of the law.

What exactly are those Limits?

4 Facts about the limits of the law.

1. The Law is not able to alter the Promise of God v. 15-18
2. There is a second limit to the Law here in v. 19-20 The Law is Inferior to the Promise
3. Thirdly, v. 21-26 Tells us the Law is NOT contrary to the Promise
4. Finally v. 27-29 The Law cannot accomplish what the Promise Can

In conclusion from v. 29 the law can never make us Heirs of God.

• In summary
• The Law has limits
• The Law cannot amend the promise.
• The Law is not contrary to the Promise.
• The law cannot accomplish what the Promise can.
• The Law is Our mirror, Our Guide, Our Curb (deterrent)