1. “In the Fullness of Time” Galatians 4:1-7 1. 1.The seed Galatians 4:1-3 2. 2.The Source Galatians 4:4,5 3. 3.The sons Galatians 4:6,7

2. “In the Fullness of Time” Galatians 4:1-7 1. 1.The seed Galatians 4:1-3 a. a.The analogy 4:1,2   Roman - Toga virilis   Jewish - Bar mitzvah   Greek - Apatouria b. b.The Application   Child – (nepios) = slave   Elemental things – (stoicheion)

3. “In the Fullness of Time” Galatians 4:1-7 2. 2.The Source Galatians 4:4,5 a. a.In the fullness of time - preparation   Religiously Forsaking idolatry Developed synagogues   Culturally - common language   Politically Pax romana roads

4. “In the Fullness of Time” Galatians 4:1-7 2. 2.The Source (continued) b. b.God sent forth His Son   Father = Jesus   Incarnation – Jesus humbly submitted c. c.Born of a woman – emphasis as a man d. d.Born under the Law – like all other men

5. “In the Fullness of Time” Galatians 4:1-7 2. 2.The Source (continued) e. e.Redeem those under the Law   Redeem – buy out or buy back i.e. slaves   Slaves redeemed as freemen f. f.Adoptions as sons   Status of sonship - not natural born child   Childless Romans adopt young slave

6. “In the Fullness of Time” Galatians 4:1-7 3. 3.The sons Galatians 4:6,7 a. a.Confirmation 4:6   Knowledge of sonship – truth of God’s Word   Nature or sonship – indwelling Holy Spirit   Abba Father b. b.Consummation 4:7   Our inheritance – Christ   No longer slaves under the Law

7. “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?