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The crucified-with-Christ self is the sanctified self.

Cross-References

Genesis 12:3quotation'In you all the nations will be blessed.'
Who
Yahweh, calling Abram
To
Abram in Haran
Where
Haran, c. 2000 BC
When
The Abrahamic covenant — global blessing through one family
Why:Paul says God 'preached the gospel beforehand' to Abraham: Gentile inclusion was always the plan.
Context:Used to dismantle the Judaizers' claim that Gentiles must first become Jews.
Read Genesis 12:3 →
Deuteronomy 21:23quotation'Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.'
Who
Moses
To
Israel on the plains of Moab
Where
End of the wilderness wandering
When
Law concerning executed criminals exposed on a tree
Why:Paul reads the cross through this verse: Christ bore the covenantal curse so we could receive Abraham's blessing.
Context:What the Jews saw as proof Jesus could not be Messiah ('cursed on a tree'), Paul turns into the heart of the gospel.
Read Deuteronomy 21:23 →

About Galatians

Author: Paul
Date: c. AD 48–55
Themes: Liberty, Spirit, Fruit

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