Gal.3.2

This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

Gal.3.2

Let me put this question to you: How did your new life begin? Was it by working your heads off to please God? Or was it by responding to God's Message to you?

Gal.3.2

I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard?

Gal.3.2

Let me ask you this one question: Did you receive the Holy Spirit by keeping the law? Of course not, for the Holy Spirit came upon you only after you believed the message you heard about Christ.