“We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified…”
{Galatians 2:15-16 KJV}
This passage of scripture written by The Apostle Paul, addresses a fundamental aspect of Christian theology regarding justification and the role of faith versus the Law…
Paul is writing to The Church at Galatia, addressing a controversy stirred up by some Jewish–Christians [often called Judaizers] who insisted that Gentile converts to Christianity must follow Jewish Law to be justified. Paul, a Jew himself, is countering this idea…
Verse Breakdown:
✝️ “Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles”—Here, Paul speaks from the perspective of The Jewish–Christians, who were born into the covenant of Israel and raised under The Mosaic Law. The phrase “sinners of the Gentiles” reflects a Jewish viewpoint at the time, which often saw Gentiles [non–Jews] as outside of ~GOD’s~ covenant and inherently sinful because they didn’t follow the Law. Paul uses this language to set up his argument, Not to endorse it…
✝️ “Not justified by the works of the law”—Paul asserts that No one, Jew or Gentile, is made righteous in the sight of ~GOD~ by adhering to the works of The Mosaic Law. The term “justified” means being declared righteous or acceptable before ~GOD~. Paul argues that we cannot achieve this by ourselves through observance of the Law…
✝️ “But by the faith of Jesus Christ”—Instead, justification comes through faith in ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth. The phrase “faith of Jesus Christ” emphasizes belief in ~JESUS~ as The Son of ~GOD~ as well as His faithful obedience to His Father’s will and His sacrificial finished works on The Cross that we as believers in Him as our Lord and Savior so desperately need to be made righteous, rather than through our own worthless efforts to follow the Law. This faith is the means by which both [Christian–Jews] and [Christian–Gentiles] are justified…
✝️ “Even we have believed in Jesus Christ”—Paul includes himself amongst other [Jewish–Christians], emphasizing that even those raised under the Law have recognized their inability to justify themselves. They, too, have placed their trust and faith in Christ’s sacrificial works rather than their own…
✝️ “For by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified”—Paul reinforces his point by quoting this Old–Testament verse, which underscores the fact that [NO ONE] can earn righteousness through their own efforts under the Law…
“And enter not into judgment with thy servant: For in thy sight shall no man living be justified…”
{Psalm 143:2 KJV}
[ALL] of mankind falls short of ~GOD’s~ standard and is in need of a ~SAVIOR~. This highlights the need for ~GOD’s~ grace and our faith and trust in ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth as The–One–And–Only–Means–Of–Salvation…
Summary:
Paul is arguing against the idea that adherence to the Jewish Law is necessary for Salvation. He stresses that justification comes solely through faith in ~JESUS~ Christ, Not through our efforts or legal observance. This is revolutionary, because it means that Jews and Gentiles are equal in ~GOD’s~ eyes, uniting them under one means of Salvation through faith in Christ…
This passage of scripture highlights the fundamental core of Christian doctrine, which can be found in the following verse…
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast…”
{Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV}
This doctrine challenged The Early Christians to move beyond ethnic and cultural divisions and still remains relevant today in modern society of which needs The Gospel more than ever…
This passage of scripture teaches us that both [Christian–Jews] and [Christian–Gentiles] are justified before ~GOD~ Not by their adherence to the Law but through their faith in ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth. It emphasizes the importance of faith over works, admonishing us that reliance on the Law for justification is insufficient for Salvation. This is a significant theme in Paul’s letters, as The Holy Ghost uses him to clarify the nature of Salvation and the role of faith in the Christian believer…
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