The Time Set By The Father | Galatians 4:1-11 | Richard Caldwell

Scripture

• Galatians 4:1–11

About this sermon

Explore the fullness of time in Galatians 4 in "The Time Set By The Father," an expository sermon on our adoption by Pastor Richard Caldwell. The Apostle Paul uses the concept of a first-century inheritance to explain God's perfect timing in salvation history. For a time, the Mosaic covenant served as a temporary guardian for the people of God. However, this period of childhood ended perfectly when God sent forth His Son into the world. This profound transition highlights the glory of the Trinity in the work of redemption. The Father sent His preexistent Son to live a perfectly obedient life under the law and die a redeeming death to purchase our freedom. Because of this finished work, believers are no longer slaves but fully adopted sons of God. As a guarantee of this eternal inheritance, the Father has also sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts. The Holy Spirit provides spiritual assurance and enables us to intimately know God as our Father. Salvation has always been by grace through faith, entirely secured by the sovereign timing of God. Key Biblical Takeaways: The arrival of Jesus Christ occurred at the exact moment sovereignly appointed by the Father from all eternity. True redemption involves the combined, glorious work of the Trinity to secure our salvation and spiritual adoption. Jesus lived a perfectly obedient human life to fulfill the law and redeem those who were under its curse. The indwelling Holy Spirit serves as a permanent seal of our inheritance and enables true fellowship with God.

Topics

• Parenting