Galatians 4

Paul reminds his audience that the coming of God's Son, Jesus Christ, marked an incredible transformation - changing those who once were slaves to the world into children of God. As children, they are also heirs to all that is promised the Son. Because God has performed this remarkable metamorphosis, those who have been changed ought to live according to His guidelines. There were those in the city of Galatia who were attempting to mislead these followers of Jesus; Paul begs them to think clearly and understand God's promises for what they truly are: statements of freedom, not constricting regulations.