The Fullness of Time: God's Purpose
Scripture: Galatians 4:4–7
The Fullness of Time: God's Purpose - To Redeem Us
Galatians 2:15-21; 3:10-14; 4:1-7
I. The process of redemption
A. The price was paid. (Hebrews 10)
B. The purchase was complete (propitiation - atoning or satisfying sacrifice) (Romans 3)
C. The relationship was changed - adopted as sons and daughters
II. The privileges of redemption
A. Assurance
B. Intimacy
C. Dependence
III. The promises of redemption
A. No longer a slave
B. Now a son (Romans 8:12-17)
C. Heir through God
1. Grace (Ephesians 1:7; 2:7)
2. Glory (Galatians 4:19)
3. Goodness (Romans 2:4)
4. Wisdom (Romans 11:33)
5. Christ (Colossians 2:1-3)
Next Steps:
> Christmas is really about one gift - Jesus
> Live (think, speak, and act) as a son who is a rightful heir to glorious, eternal riches
> Be reminded daily how we are to truly live (Galatians 4:9; 5:1, 13-15, 16-24; 6:7-10, 14)