who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world according to the will of God and our Father,

This only I would learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing of faith?

And I say this, A covenant having been ratified by God in Christ, the Law (coming into being four hundred and thirty years after) does not annul the promise, so as to abolish it.

This persuasion is not from Him who calls you.

For all the Law is fulfilled in one word, even in this, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them and upon the Israel of God.