In Galatians 3:2, Paul is referring to the moment when the Christians at Galatia were first converted. They believed in their hearts as a result of hearing the gospel message that the apostle had delivered. Human efforts are not to be added to faith as a means of justification afterwards (Galatians 3:3).
If people want to receive the gospel by some means other than "by hearing with faith," then that would constitute a rejection of faith as sufficient to bring about our justification before God. Paul uses Abraham as an example of someone who was justified by faith apart from meritorious works (Galatians 3:6).
There exists no type of good works that can enable us to obtain salvation from our sins (Galatians 3:21-25). The Apostle Paul's focus (in combating the Judaizers) extends beyond the Mosaic Law or any particular system of good works ("For if a law had been given which was able to impart life..."). He is arguing against seeking after justification by faith alone.
If people want to receive the gospel by some means other than "by hearing with faith," then that would constitute a rejection of faith as sufficient to bring about our justification before God. Paul uses Abraham as an example of someone who was justified by faith apart from meritorious works (Galatians 3:6).
There exists no type of good works that can enable us to obtain salvation from our sins (Galatians 3:21-25). The Apostle Paul's focus (in combating the Judaizers) extends beyond the Mosaic Law or any particular system of good works ("For if a law had been given which was able to impart life..."). He is arguing against seeking after justification by faith alone.
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