1. Fulness of Time
Galatians 4:4, 5

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Ephesians 1:9-11 Fulness of Time Providential Arrangements
General expectation of a Deliverer
Jewish Messiah (Wise men– Matthew 2)
Ephesians 1:9-11

6. 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)