In how many ways can Paul say it? What do you get if you put yourself under the Law? Let's see--the curse of the Law, bondage to the elemental things of this world, slavery to those things which by nature are no gods . . . What person in his or her right mind would want that? It's easy to see why Paul was so puzzled by their behavior.
Yet, is it any different today? Christ offers us exactly what He offered the Galatians. And what was that? Let's see--redemption from the curse of the Law, adoption as sons of God and heirs of God's promised inheritance, the Holy Spirit, justification by faith in Christ, God's love and deliverance, etc., etc., etc. Who wouldn't want all that?
Our next couple of studies will focus on Hagar and Sarah. Be thinking about what their saga teaches us about faith and Law, slavery and freedom . . . what other contrasts come to mind?
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God bless you as you seek His will and share His love!
Carolyn
Carolyn
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