What is Paul’s main point in the allegory of Sarah and Hagar? What truth does he want his readers to see from this Old Testament story?

The Purpose of Allegory: Galatians 4:21–31, Part 1

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If you claim works as part of the basis of being right with God, you trade grace for law, and you cancel every blessing of Christ from your life.

How to Cancel Every Blessing of Christ: Galatians 5:1–6, Part 3

If you try to be justified under the law, you will remain under the curse. But if you stand firm in the grace of the gospel, you will enjoy true freedom.

What Is Christian Freedom? Galatians 5:1–6, Part 2

Through the gospel of grace, Jesus Christ sets Christians free in order that they may remain free. Don’t turn back to slavery.

Don’t Turn Back to Slavery: Galatians 5:1–6, Part 1

Christians are not slaves, but free. We are right with God not by works of the law, but by faith. We are born not of the flesh, but of the Spirit.

You Are a Child of the Free Woman: Galatians 4:21–31, Part 8

Children of promise are children born as the answer to a promise. Every Christian is a child spoken of beforehand, a fulfillment of God’s promise.

The Purpose of Allegory: Galatians 4:21–31, Part 1

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