Fulness of Time Galatians 4:4, 5
Fulness of Time Time of His coming was no accident Why Was His Coming Delayed? Took time to fulfill prophecy Daniel 2:44 cf. Mark 1:15 Man learned he could not save himself Jeremiah 10:23 By perfect obedience, wisdom of men, etc. 1 Corinthians 1:19-25
Fulness of Time Why Was His Coming Delayed? Providential Arrangements Preparation for understanding Law given (types & shadows) Sacrifices, work of priests, shedding of blood Providential Arrangements Scattering of the Jews Assyria and Babylon
Fulness of Time Providential Arrangements One language Pax Romana Macedonian (Grecian) empire Pax Romana Peace established by Roman empire No major wars Made travel safe throughout empire
Ephesians 1:9-11 Fulness of Time Providential Arrangements General expectation of a Deliverer Jewish Messiah (Wise men– Matthew 2) Ephesians 1:9-11
What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess faith in Christ (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)