Galatians 4:26 but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all. Truth to Learn We can choose freedom through simple faith in Christ or bondage through observance of a set of commands. Behind the Words The word translated “above” is ano, which means...

  Galatians 4:25 for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— Truth to Learn We have been set free from the slavery which is produced by trying to live by the Law, and we want to...

  Galatians 4:24 which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— Truth to Learn Living your life under a collection of spiritual rules and guidelines produces bondage. Behind the Words It was pointed out a...

      Galatians 4:23 But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, Truth to Learn Works of the flesh, like obeying man made spiritual laws and rules, do not please God. What He wants is faith. Behind...

  Galatians 4:22 For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. Truth to Learn Obedience comes from faith, which results in God’s blessing. Neither faith nor blessing comes from our own actions, even when we think they are the...

  Galatians 4:21 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law? Truth to Learn Those who would please God must do so through faith, not through obeying a set of rules and regulations. Behind the Words The word translated “desire” is a...

    Galatians 4:20 20I would like to be present with you now and to change my tone; for I have doubts about you. Truth to Learn Our message to the world needs to be concise and clear and it must be presented with the love of God. Behind the...

    Galatians 4:19 19My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you, Truth to Learn Spiritually healthy Christians are constantly maturing to become more like Christ. Behind the Words “Little children” is from “teknia,” a diminutive form of “teknon,” the word for...

    Galatians 4:18 18But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you. Truth to Learn We should proclaim the gospel message with zeal, but we must ensure that we only proclaim the truth. Behind the Words As...

    Galatians 4:17 17They zealously court you, but for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them. Truth to Learn Motive and method are often intertwined. We need pastors and teachers who are not only sincere and enthusiastic, but also concerned above...