¹⁴ He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus,^(A) so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.^(B)

The Law and the Promise

¹⁵ Brothers and sisters,^(C) let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. ¹⁶ The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed.^(D) Scripture does not say “and to seeds,” meaning many people, but “and to your seed,”^[a](E) meaning one person, who is Christ.