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“In the Fullness of Time” Galatians 4:1-7. The seed Galatians 4:1-3 The Source Galatians 4:4,5 The sons Galatians 4:6,7. “In the Fullness of Time” Galatians 4:1-7. The seed Galatians 4:1-3 The analogy 4:1,2 Roman - Toga virilis
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“In the Fullness of Time”Galatians 4:1-7 The seed Galatians 4:1-3 The Source Galatians 4:4,5 The sons Galatians 4:6,7
“In the Fullness of Time”Galatians 4:1-7 The seed Galatians 4:1-3 The analogy 4:1,2 Roman - Toga virilis Jewish - Bar mitzvah Greek - Apatouria The Application Child – (nepios) = slave Elemental things – (stoicheion)
“In the Fullness of Time”Galatians 4:1-7 The Source Galatians 4:4,5 In the fullness of time - preparation Religiously Forsaking idolatry Developed synagogues Culturally - common language Politically Pax romana roads
“In the Fullness of Time”Galatians 4:1-7 The Source (continued) God sent forth His Son Father = Jesus Incarnation – Jesus humbly submitted Born of a woman – emphasis as a man Born under the Law – like all other men
“In the Fullness of Time”Galatians 4:1-7 The Source (continued) Redeem those under the Law Redeem – buy out or buy back i.e. slaves Slaves redeemed as freemen Adoptions as sons Status of sonship - not natural born child Childless Romans adopt young slave
“In the Fullness of Time”Galatians 4:1-7 The sons Galatians 4:6,7 Confirmation 4:6 Knowledge of sonship – truth of God’s Word Nature or sonship – indwelling Holy Spirit Abba Father Consummation 4:7 Our inheritance – Christ No longer slaves under the Law
“In the Fullness of Time”Galatians 4:1-7 Application Have you been adopted by the Father? Are you experiencing all the blessings that the manger brings?