Galates - Caput 4

Galates 4.1 dico autem quanto tempore heres parvulus est nihil differt servo cum sit dominus omnium Galates 4.2 sed sub tutoribus est et actoribus usque ad praefinitum tempus a patre Galates 4.3 ita et nos cum essemus parvuli sub elementis mundi eramus servientes Galates 4.4 at ubi venit plenitudo temporis misit Deus Filium suum factum ex muliere factum sub lege Galates 4.5 ut eos qui sub lege erant redimeret ut adoptionem filiorum reciperemus Galates 4.6 quoniam autem estis filii misit Deus Spiritum Filii sui in corda nostra clamantem Abba Pater Galates 4.7 itaque iam non es servus sed filius quod si filius et heres per Deum Galates 4.8 sed tunc quidem ignorantes Deum his qui natura non sunt dii serviebatis Galates 4.9 nunc autem cum cognoveritis Deum immo cogniti sitis a Deo quomodo convertimini iterum ad infirma et egena elementa quibus denuo servire vultis Galates 4.10 dies observatis et menses et tempora et annos Galates 4.11 timeo vos ne forte sine causa laboraverim in vobis Galates 4.12 estote sicut et ego quia et ego sicut vos fratres obsecro vos nihil me laesistis Galates 4.13 scitis autem quia per infirmitatem carnis evangelizavi vobis iam pridem Galates 4.14 et temptationem vestram in carne mea non sprevistis neque respuistis sed sicut angelum Dei excepistis me sicut Christum Iesum Galates 4.15 ubi est ergo beatitudo vestra testimonium enim perhibeo vobis quia si fieri posset oculos vestros eruissetis et dedissetis mihi Galates 4.16 ergo inimicus vobis factus sum verum dicens vobis Galates 4.17 aemulantur vos non bene sed excludere vos volunt ut illos aemulemini Galates 4.18 bonum autem aemulamini in bono semper et non tantum cum praesens sum apud vos Galates 4.19 filioli mei quos iterum parturio donec formetur Christus in vobis Galates 4.20 vellem autem esse apud vos modo et mutare vocem meam quoniam confundor in vobis Galates 4.21 dicite mihi qui sub lege vultis esse legem non legistis Galates 4.22 scriptum est enim quoniam Abraham duos filios habuit unum de ancilla et unum de libera Galates 4.23 sed qui de ancilla secundum carnem natus est qui autem de libera per repromissionem Galates 4.24 quae sunt per allegoriam dicta haec enim sunt duo testamenta unum quidem a monte Sina in servitutem generans quae est Agar Galates 4.25 Sina enim mons est in Arabia qui coniunctus est ei quae nunc est Hierusalem et servit cum filiis eius Galates 4.26 illa autem quae sursum est Hierusalem libera est quae est mater nostra Galates 4.27 scriptum est enim laetare sterilis quae non paris erumpe et exclama quae non parturis quia multi filii desertae magis quam eius quae habet virum Galates 4.28 nos autem fratres secundum Isaac promissionis filii sumus Galates 4.29 sed quomodo tunc qui secundum carnem natus fuerat persequebatur eum qui secundum spiritum ita et nunc Galates 4.30 sed quid dicit scriptura eice ancillam et filium eius non enim heres erit filius ancillae cum filio liberae Galates 4.31 itaque fratres non sumus ancillae filii sed liberae qua libertate nos Christus liberavit

Galates : Caput 4

Sonship in Christ: A Reflection on Galatians Chapter 4

Galatians chapter 4 celebrates sonship in Christ, a fundamental theme of the Christian faith. The apostle Paul carefully illustrates the transition from slavery to sonship, highlighting the depth of Christ's redemptive work.

A Powerful Allegory

This rich text uses an allegory to contrast the old and new covenants. Paul explores crucial themes such as the fullness of time, the sending of the Spirit, and the danger of returning to spiritual slavery. His pastoral concern for the Galatians shines through, emphasizing the importance of remaining free in faith.

Five Enlightening Passages

Let's reflect together on five biblical passages that illuminate the liberating principles of this profound chapter.

Romans 8:16-17

"The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. If children, then heirs; heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings, so that we may also share in his glory." This verse echoes the theme of adoption and inheritance that Paul develops in Galatians 4:5-7.

2 Corinthians 3:6

"He has enabled us to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life." This passage reflects the contrast Paul makes in Galatians 4 between the law and the promise.

Romans 9:7-9

"Neither because they were descendants of Abraham, all became children of Abraham. Rather, "Through Isaac your offspring will be counted." In other words, it is not the natural children who are children of God, but the children of promise who are considered Abraham's descendants. For this was the promise: "I will come at the appointed time, and Sarah will have a son." Paul uses a similar argument in Galatians 4:21-31 to contrast the children of promise with the children of slavery.

John 8:36

"Therefore, if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." This verse reflects the theme of freedom in Christ that Paul elaborates in Galatians 4.

Philippians 3:3

"For we are the circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and rejoice in Christ Jesus, having no confidence in the flesh." This passage echoes Paul's argument against resorting to outward rituals in Galatians 4.

In conclusion, Galatians chapter 4 calls us to reflect on our identity in Christ and to fully experience this freedom offered to us by the Spirit. May these revelations guide us in our daily walk with the Lord.