Bible Galatians 4:4-5 Refers to

Bible Galatians 4:4-5 refers to the incarnation of Christ as (a) a physical event, alluding to the mysterious and dual nature of the Christ; (b) a fulfillment of not only prophecy but of law; (c) a sign of grace and God's redemption; and (d) a socially, politically, and culturally meaningful event. As a physical event, the incarnation of Christ is described in two ways. On the one hand, Christ was "born of a woman." This suggests that Christ is most certainly flesh and blood.

As God in human form, Christ has the power to change the minds of disbelievers. Moreover, Christ is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy as being in the direct bloodline of David and the Jewish kings. The incarnation is a physical event that was absolutely necessary for the fulfillment of prophecy. As such, those who live "under the law" should be able to accept Christ as the Messiah. Christ is clearly the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.

The significance of this particular period of time is that those living "under the law" had forgotten the very source of this prophecy. The arrival of Christ coincided for the need for redemption, and the need to "receive the full rights of sons." Moreover, the Roman colonization of the region had brought paganism and a conflict of interest to the Jewish community. Greed and other manifestations of sin began to cloud the relationship between God and His people.

The arrival of Christ was timely, allowing for the gradual awakening of a new spiritual consciousness that could spread as far as the Roman empire had extended until that time. Christianity would thereafter become the driving force of Western history. Even during the times of persecution, Christianity remained a transformative force in the lives of human beings. Christianity impacted world leadership and the character of kings and rulers. The Incarnation of Christ also impacted the individual lives of believers like me.

Throughout the ages, Christ has made His presence known in the hearts and souls of believers. The Incarnation is like a metaphor for the Incarnation of God in our hearts. Christ becomes a beacon of light for those who once dwelled in spiritual darkness. The act of faith is the greatest step an individual can take, and is how scores of Christians have survived persecution and difficult times. The Incarnation of Christ is a miracle but also a concrete sign of God's love.

The Incarnation of Christ fulfilled prophesy, which encourages faith. Our faith becomes the key to our salvation, as we continue to ponder the mystery of Christ on the Cross and the Resurrection. Christ has provided a means by which to create and sustain communities of faith. The Incarnation of Christ allowed for the creation of new communities of faith that were sustained by love alone. Freed from the old and outmoded laws, we are now able to experience God's love directly from Christ.

This is the meaning of the Incarnation of Christ for me: the ability to feel the presence of God in each and every breath I take. Knowing that God sent His only begotten Son is enough to remind.