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The Fullness of Time

The Fullness of Time. Galatians 4:4. The Fullness of Time. A specific time was planned by God for his kingdom (Dan. 2:44) Jesus came at just the right time (Gal. 4:4; Mk. 1:2-3)

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The Fullness of Time

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  1. The Fullness of Time Galatians 4:4

  2. The Fullness of Time • A specific time was planned by God for his kingdom (Dan. 2:44) • Jesus came at just the right time (Gal. 4:4; Mk. 1:2-3) • What contributions were made that advanced the progress of the gospel and the salvation of mankind (Acts 26:26; Col. 1:23)?

  3. Roman Contributions( Political ) • Unity – lex XII tabularum • One law for all (Mt. 28:18-20) • One citizenship for all (Acts 22:25; Gal. 3:28; Phil. 3:20) • Peace – pax romana (Rom. 13:1ff; Eph. 2:14-16)

  4. Roman Contributions( Political ) • Roman Roads (Acts 1:8; 16:22; 17:1) • Military System (Acts 10:1ff; Phil. 4:22) • Failed Religion (Acts 14:12)

  5. Greek Contributions( Intellectual ) • Universal Language (Jn. 20:30-31) • Empty Philosophy (1 Cor. 1:26-27) • Failed Religion (Acts 17:16ff)

  6. Jewish Contributions( Religious ) • Monotheism (Eph. 4:4-6) • Messianic Hope (Lk. 2:25,38; Acts 2) • Ethics / Morality (Rom. 12:9,21) • Old Testament (Jn. 4:22; Acts 17:2; 1 Cor. 15:3; Gal. 3:23-25)

  7. Jewish Contributions( Religious ) • History Is Linear (2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 6:9-11) • Synagogue (Lk. 4:16ff; Acts 13:13ff)

  8. What Can Be Learned? • God wants all men to be saved (1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Pet. 3:8) • Let us use our “contributions” to spread the gospel (Eph. 5:16; Col. 4:3) • Availability of God’s word • Ease of communication and travel • Failed denominations

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