Galatians 4:1-7

In this passage Paul illustrates the role the law had for Israel as being like a caretaker for an underage heir. Israel was subject to the law until the time set by the Father. During that time Israel was enslaved to the law, a basic, rudimentary spiritual guardian/guide. The special time appointed for Christ to come (the fullness of time) brought about our redemption from the law/slavery. But this redemption was SO MUCH MORE than just being forgiven or declared righteous. It means that WE BECOME God's sons and daughters. Which means we can cry out to him, "Abba." And which means that we become heirs of of God, receiving the same resurrection life that Jesus received and that can never be taken from us.