What is a key theme of Galatians regarding justification and the law?

• A. Justification by faith in Christ, not by works of the law
• B. Justification by works of the law
• C. Circumcision is required for salvation
• D. Salvation comes through human traditions

Answer: (A)

Justification by faith in Christ, not by works of the law, is the central point Paul emphasizes in Galatians. He confronts teachers who insist Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the Mosaic law to be right with God, arguing that righteousness comes through faith apart from legal obedience. Abraham’s example shows righteousness was credited to him before the law existed, illustrating that justification has always been by faith, not by works. The law’s purpose is to reveal sin and lead us to Christ, not to justify us; if righteousness could come through the law, Christ would have died for nothing. Believers are united in Christ and live under faith, expressing that faith through love, rather than clinging to human traditions or ritualistic requirements.