A Perfect Portrait of Saving Faith, Part 1 (Galatians 4:21–5:1) John MacArthur

Summary

This sermon focuses on the complex passage in Galatians 4:21-5:1, which uses the allegory of Abraham's sons, Isaac and Ishmael, representing the two covenants. The text contrasts those born by the flesh and under the law (like Ishmael and Hagar) with those born by the promise and through the Spirit (like Isaac and Sarah). The practical takeaway is that believers are children of promise, free through Christ, and should not return to a yoke of slavery by attempting to keep the Mosaic law for salvation.