Gal 4:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gal 4:1-7: 4:1-7 Paul supports his argument that the law’s purpose for God’s children was fulfilled when Christ came, so that we are no longer bound by it. Summary for Gal 4:1-3: 4:1-3 A child inheriting an estate might receive a large fortune, but before coming of age, the child must obey guardians and trustees until the time set by the father. Similarly, before Christ came, God’s people were under the guardianship of the law (see 3:23-24 ).

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‏ Galatians 4:1-2

Summary for Gal 4:1-7: 4:1-7 ^a Paul supports his argument that the law’s purpose for God’s children was fulfilled when Christ came, so that we are no longer bound by it.
Summary for Gal 4:1-3: 4:1-3 ^b A child inheriting an estate might receive a large fortune, but before coming of age, the child must obey guardians and trustees until the time set by the father. Similarly, before Christ came, God’s people were under the guardianship of the law (see 3:23-24 ^c).