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Paul the Matchmaker and the Mother: Galatians 4:17–20
Children of God come into being when Christ is formed in them through faith. Paul compares his whole ministry to a matchmaker and a mother.
2 years, 5 months ago
Why Would They Gouge Out Their Eyes? Galatians 4:12–16
If you leave the gospel for the law, you are under an enchantment. To break the spell, remember the blessings that the gospel brings.
2 years, 5 months ago
What Does It Mean to Be Known by God? Galatians 4:8–11, Part 3
If God knows everything and everyone, what does Paul mean when he describes Christians as those who are known by God?
2 years, 5 months ago
Do Unbelievers Know God? Galatians 4:8–11, Part 2
Even though people can know about God through creation, hard hearts suppress that knowledge. Thus, sinners do not know God.
2 years, 5 months ago
The Incomprehensibility of Turning to Law: Galatians 4:8–11, Part 1
For Paul, pagan idolatry and reliance on the law to get right with God amount to the same thing. Neither can offer any help to save our souls.
2 years, 5 months ago
The Spirit in Us Cries ‘Abba Father’: Galatians 4:1–7, Part 5
When Paul describes the Spirit’s witness in the heart of believers, he says the Spirit cries, “Abba!” Why is that name so significant?
2 years, 5 months ago
Christ Redeems Sinners for Adoption: Galatians 4:1–7, Part 4
Why did Jesus need to be born of a woman as a human being in order to redeem those under the curse of the law?
2 years, 5 months ago
Does God Have a Son? Galatians 4:1–7, Part 3
God sent his Son into the world, born of a woman and under the law. Few statements hold more import, wonder, and mystery.
2 years, 5 months ago
What Is the Fullness of Time? Galatians 4:1–7, Part 2
Paul says that the law was given by God to act as a guardian until “the fullness of time” had come to pass. When is the fullness of time?
2 years, 5 months ago
Slavery to Law Is Like Pagan Religion: Galatians 4:1–7, Part 1
God intended the law to act as a guardian, pointing us to our need for a redeemer. However, when we put our faith in the law, it’s no better than the…
2 years, 6 months ago