Although it is impossible to say what is the best thing about being a Christian, the theme of Galatians 4:1-7 is an excellent candidate for “our highest privilege.” In fact, the privilege is so exalted that it sounds at first like we have gone too far and said too much when we speak of it. Indeed, we would never dare to suggest it if it were not so clearly taught in God’s word.
The proclamation of the King’s word provokes two opposite responses.
Through his death Christ has brought near believers from the nations who were very far from God.
When we considered the Covenant of Law given through Moses, we detected a major problem that we have with God’s law: we cannot keep...