Paul continues his polemic against the Jews who might be tempted to rely on their privilege rather than trusting in Christ’s work on the cross for salvation. Paul outlines, the somewhat shocking news, that neither the law nor circumcision will save. Indeed, even the uncircumcised gentile Christians who obey Christ are more ‘Jewish’ than the Jews who disobey the law. We reflect on how we too rely on externals, on our own self-worth & our own efforts. We return to the truth that salvation is not through the ‘letter’ but now through the ‘Spirit.’
