In Galatians 3:15-18, the apostle teaches us what the law did not do: it did not annul or change the promise of God to Abraham. That promise remained throughout the Old Testament, was fulfilled in Christ, and stands for Gentile believers even today. Justification and the inheritance have never been by the works of the law. “What purpose then does the law serve? (v.19) In Galatians 3:19-29, the apostle Paul teaches us the positive use of the law for the nation of Israel in the Old Testament. He makes four statements: “It was added because of transgressions.” “It confines all under sin.” “We were kept under guard by the law.” “The law was our tutor to bring us to Christ.” What do those statements mean?
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