Now, no individual Israelite ever called God “Father.” He was a father to the nation, and He called Israel “My Son,” but He never called David His son. He says, “David my servant.” He never called Moses His son. He called him, “Moses my servant.” It’s only in this day of grace. How wonderful it is. How privileged we are today. “To as many as received him”—that is, the Lord Jesus—“to them (those that received Christ) the right (the “exousia” power) to become the sons of God” to those that don’t do any more nor less than just simply trust in His name. Oh, is He your Savior today from sin? If He is, you’re not only a saved sinner, you’re a son of God.
Get ready to fight the good fight against legalism in Galatians. When this letter was written, it defended the gospel of Christ from people who wanted to reduce it to rules. Not surprising, Galatians has provided the backbone for several great spiritual revivals around the world. Freedom, we learn, is a serious fight. Allow grace to revolutionize your own life through these seven lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.