3:15-18 What do we learn from what Paul says here?
3:15-18 What do we learn from what Paul says here?
Here Paul is using the analogy of the covenant God made with Abraham and a legal agreement made between humans to show that once the parties to it ratify an agreement it stands forever - it cannot be annulled or voided.
What Paul is teaching here is that the blessings God promised Abraham stand forever too.
They were not affected by the law in any way (cp Ge 12:7).
The purpose of the law was to keep a sinful people in the way of salvation until the seed of Abraham - Christ - came to inherit the promise and distribute the blessings to all who receive Him by faith as Saviour (cp Ga 3:6-16, 19-29).
Everyone in Christ, regardless of nationality or sex, is the seed of Abraham and heir of the promise, and every blessing is still valid for today (cp 2Cor 1:19-20).
This includes healing for our bodies as well as forgiveness of sins.