Overview
Galatians 4 delves deeper into the spiritual inheritance and freedom that believers in Christ enjoy, contrasting our position as God's adopted children with that of slaves under the old law. Paul uses the allegory of Hagar and Sarah to distinguish between the covenant of bondage, represented by Mount Sinai, and the covenant of promise, symbolized by Jerusalem above, which is free. He appeals to the Galatians with a tone of personal concern, reminding them of their initial reception of the Gospel and his desire for Christ to be fully formed in them. This chapter underscores the transformation from living under the law as bondmen to living by faith as free children of God, highlighting the intimate relationship we have with the Father, whereby we may call Him "Abba, Father."