A New Era Ushered in by Christ
December 28, 2014 Preacher: Rich Lanning Series: Seasons of the Church Year
Topic: Advent Scripture: Galatians 4:1–4:7
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A New Era Ushered in by Christ
Galatians 4:1–7
December 28, 2014
Introduction:
I. A legal analogy: the Old Covenant is a time of guardianship. Galatians 4:1–3
II. Christ’s coming marks a time of freedom.
A. The timing was not arbitrary. Galatians 4:4a
B. The preexistence of Christ. Galatians 4:4b
C. God became human. Galatians 4:4c
D. Born under the law. Galatians 4:4d
E. To bring redemption. Galatians 4:5a
F. To grant the privilege of adoption. Galatians 4:5b
III. The Spirit confirms our adoption. Galatians 4:6–7
Questions for reflection:
• What makes the era of Jesus far better than the era of the Old Mosaic Covenant?
• In what ways was the world prepared for the coming Christ?
• What difference does the theological principle of being adopted into God’s family
make in our lives?

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