Is God's promise still good? Discover Galatians 3:15–29 as Paul explains why the covenant in Christ surpasses the Law and makes us full heirs in God's family.

Have you ever caught yourself treating your relationship with God like a math problem? It goes something like this: If I read my Bible for 15 minutes, say the right prayers, avoid bad language, and attend church, then God will be pleased with me and bless my week. It’s subtle, but without realizing it, many of us slip from walking in a vibrant relationship with Jesus into following a spiritual formula. We try to use human effort to finish what only God’s Spirit can do.

Ancient actors used to step onto the stage holding a literal mask in front of their faces—a different face for every different role. When the Apostle Paul wrote about King Peter and the other leaders slipping into hypocrisy in Galatians 2, he used that exact Greek word for playing a part. Hypocrisy isn't just a big theological word; it’s simply wearing a mask—showing a face that isn't your real one. Most of us have had decades of practice at this. We know the buttoned-u