05/06/2026
In Galatians 4:22-24,
the Apostle Paul uses the Old Testament story of Abraham's two sons as an allegory. He contrasts the son of a slave woman (born by human effort) with the son of a free woman (born by God's promise) to symbolize two distinct covenants: Law and Grace.The passage highlights the core difference between legalism and faith:
Verse 22: Abraham had two sons: one with a bondwoman (the slave Hagar) and the one with a free woman (Sarah).
Verse 23: The bondwoman’s son (Ishmael) was born naturally ("according to the flesh"), while the freewoman’s son (Isaac) was born miraculously ("through the promise").
Verse 24: Paul explains these figures are an allegory. They represent two covenants. The first, originating from Mount Sinai (representing the Mosaic Law), brings forth children into slavery.
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