When and How Did Israel’s Inheritance Come?

July 20th, 2009 | Eschatology | No Comment  
In the last post, we discussed the inheritance for Israel, showing that because of immaturity, they were the same as bondslaves. Their immaturity was not based upon age, but upon their legal status under the Law. An heir cannot inherit until reaching legal age. This we covered in Galatians 4:1-2.  When and how did Israel's inheritance come? Legal Status as Children According to Paul, Israel's legal status was that of a child, a minor too young to receive their inheritance. Thus, they were under "stewards" until the time appointed of the Father. This is described as being under the "elements of the ...
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Galatians and the Inheritance, When?

July 10th, 2009 | Eschatology | No Comment  
What did Paul teach about the law and the inheritance? Who are the true heirs of God? Galatians and the Inheritance, When?, provides clues to the questions of who are the true sons of God?  Secondly, it establishes why answering that question is important. The relationship of sons is about the inheritance. A key factor in the inheritance is time. No Inheritance Under the Law First, according to Paul, those who advocate service to God through the law do not quite understand the testimony of the law.  In an unmistakeably clear text, Paul writes, "For if there had been a law given ...
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