Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Works of the Mosaic Law. Why do you keep ignoring this point. Paul makes this clear in verse 17, which you seem to ignore. And since he also says that continuing in sin can bar us from the kingdom of God, keeping the moral law is also needed in addition to faith. Another point you keep ignoring.
Works of the Mosaic Law. Why do you keep ignoring this point. Paul makes this clear in verse 17, which you seem to ignore.
I somehow ignored 17?
17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.
What WAS the 'covenant'? What WAS the 'Promise'?
Did I miss THESE as well?
11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
12 And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.