“To Be in Slavery”: An Exegetical Study of Galatians 4:25

Authors

  • Elmer Arrais Guzman

Keywords:

Galatians, slavery, law, salvation, circumcision, justification.

Abstract

This exegetical study has as a goal to understand the meaning of the expression “to be in slavery” of Galatians 4:25. One group understands this expression as referring to the observance of the law of God as a method of salvation, and as a norm of conduct. Under such a perspective, the Grace of Christ implies into the exemption from obeying the law. In the other side, there are those who understand “slavery” only in its soteriological meaning, without the abolition of the normative practices for Christian conduct. The present research approach this issue through the analysis of the historical, literary, lexical, syntactical, and theological contexts of the problem.

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Published

2007-11-13

How to Cite

GUZMAN, E. A. “To Be in Slavery”: An Exegetical Study of Galatians 4:25. Kerygma, Engenheiro Coelho, SP, v. 3, n. 2, p. 90, 2007. Disponível em: https://www.revistas.unasp.edu.br/kerygma/article/view/260. Acesso em: 20 feb. 2026.

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2007)

Section

Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso

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