14. The intent of "Christ becoming a curse for us"; "To the end that
upon the Gentiles the blessing of Abraham (that is, promised to Abraham, namely, justification by faith) might come in Christ Jesus"
(compare
Ga 3:8).
that we might receive the promise of the Spirit--the promised Spirit
(Joe 2:28, 29;
Lu 24:49).
This clause follows not the clause immediately preceding (for our
receiving the Spirit is not the result of the blessing of
Abraham coming on the Gentiles), but "Christ hath redeemed us," &c.
through faith--not by works. Here he resumes the thought in
Ga 3:2.
"The Spirit from without, kindles within us some spark of faith Whereby
we lay hold of Christ, and even of the Spirit Himself, that He may
dwell within us" [FLACIUS].
JFB.
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