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A. Universal Captivity to Sin

B. Punitive Custody Vs. Protective Custody

C. Temporary Nature of the Law

A. Faith Is More About Identity Than Behavior

B. Baptism is Symbolic of Our New Identity and Union with Christ

C. True Identity Always Shapes Behavior

D. Only One Identity Truly Matters

E. Inheritance Derives from Identity Not Behavior

A. Who Jesus Is

- God's Son = Divine

- Born of Woman = Human

- Born Under the Law, to Redeem those who were under the law

B. God as Trinity

C. Who We Are In Christ

Discussion Questions - Re-read our main passage from this week (Galatians 3:22-4:7) and then with your Growth Group, family, friends, etc. thoughtfully answer the following:

1. As you look back at childhood, what are rules you once thought were restrictive but are now grateful for?

2. Does understanding the Law’s role as a temporary guardian now mean we can ignore the Old Testament? Why or why not?

3. Why is Christian identity so important in our faith?

4. How does this passage help us understand the triune nature of God?

5. How does the trinity help us to understand the distinctions between the different social groups listed in Galatians 3:28?

6. In what ways do you struggle to grasp your identity as a child of God?

7. What’s your next step in response to this message?

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