Paul
Apostle and author of the letter to the Galatians.
Paul continues his argument against the Judaizers, emphasizing the transition from the law to faith in Christ and the adoption as sons of God.
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Key Figures — Galatians 4
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Abraham
Patriarch and example of faith.
Paul uses Abraham to illustrate the promise of God and the difference between being under the law and being heirs through faith.
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Bondwoman and mother of Ishmael.
Paul uses Hagar as an allegory for the old covenant of the law, representing bondage.
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Freewoman and mother of Isaac.
Paul uses Sarah as an allegory for the new covenant of promise, representing freedom.
Isaac
Child of promise.
Isaac represents the children of promise, born through the Spirit, contrasting with Ishmael, the child of the flesh.
Ishmael
Child of the bondwoman.
Ishmael represents those born according to the flesh, in contrast to the children of promise.
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