Galatians, 4
3. In the same way we also, when we were not of age, were enslaved to the elemental powers of the world.
3. In the same way we also, when we were not of age, were enslaved to the elemental powers of the world.
In Galatians 4, Paul continues to argue against the teachings of false teachers who try to persuade the Galatians to return to the observance of the Mosaic Law. He uses a heir metaphor who, while being a minor, has no authority over his inheritance and is controlled by tutors and administrators. Paul uses this to illustrate that Jewish believers under the law were in a state of spiritual minority, but now, through faith in Christ, they became mature children and heirs of God. The following verses relate to the topics addressed in Galatians 4:
Romans 8:15: "For you have not received a Spirit who slaves them to fear again, but have received the Spirit who adopts them as children, through which we cry out:" ABA, Father. " This verse highlights the relationship of adoption of believers as children of God, which is a central theme in Galatians 4.
Colossians 2:8: "Be careful that no one enslaves them to vain and misleading philosophies, which are based on human traditions and the elementary principles of this world, not in Christ." Paul warns the Colossians not to be enslaved by human teachings and traditions, which is one of Paul's main arguments in Galatians 4.
Romans 6:14: "For sin will not dominate them, because you are not under the law, but under grace." This verse highlights the freedom of believers in the domain of sin and law, which is an important theme in Galatians 4.
Ephesians 2:19: "Thus, you are no longer foreigners or foreign, but citizens of the saints and members of the family of God." Paul emphasizes the relationship of believers with the family of God, which is a central theme in Galatians 4.
Hebrews 2:15: "And deliver those who, by the fear of death, were subject to slavery for a lifetime." This verse highlights the liberation of the believers of the slavery of the fear of death, which is a central theme in Galatians 4, where Paul argues that the observance of the law is a form of slavery that brings spiritual fear and insecurity.
“O meu passado, Senhor, à Tua misericórdia. O meu Presente, ao Teu amor. O meu futuro, à Tua Providência.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
