But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,

For 1,500 years, Israel was in kindergarten, getting ready for Christ to come.

FULLNESS OF TIME:

Why was THIS the right time for Christ? World Peace - "Pax Romana" - This was a period of 120 years with no major war.

1. Postal system

2. Highway system of roads and signs

3. Open travel over the empire

4. Common language (Greek)

5. One stable government

Made of woman - Genesis 3:15

5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

Jesus was under the law so that we could "stand as adults."

The CHILD: Enters the family, Needs guardians

The SON: Enjoys the family, has liberty, an heir of God.

PURPOSE: To redeem - "buy back"

PURPOSE: To adopt - stand as a son

6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!"

Advantages of being a son:

a. The Spirit of Christ dwells in you

b. God is your "Abba (papa) Father"

7 Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

You are not just a servant, you are a son.

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