Galatians 3: Abraham's Promise and the Law's Purpose

Paul asks whether the Galatians received the Spirit by the Law or by faith. Those of faith are Abraham's children, and Christ redeemed them from the Law's curse by becoming a curse. The Law guarded Israel until Christ, and all in him are one and heirs of the promise.

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In Galatians 3:6, Paul quotes Scripture about Abraham. What does this quotation say happened when Abraham believed God?

God required him to also keep the entire law before being acceptedGod postponed any verdict on his standing until much later in his lifeGod rewarded him only after he built an altarGod counted his trust as righteousness