I don't understand these scriptures as applying to the Sinai covenant. Scripture tells us that to be sinful and disobedient is to be enslaved by sin. under Christ we repent of sin, ask forgiveness, and we are set free. We are dead tp sin, and as Paul states, why would we want sin in our lives after we are dead to sin.
John 8:34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
John 8:34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Gal 4:30 But what does the Scripture say? “Cast out the bondwoman [Hagar] and her son [Ishmael], For never shall the son of the bondwoman be heir and share the inheritance with the son of the free woman.”
These verses tell a parallel story.
Sarah wanted a child, but, was unable to conceive. Hagar was a bond servant/slave of Abraham & Sarah. Sarah gives Hagar to Abraham (customary of the time) to have a baby. Abraham & Hagar have a son/Ishmael.
Later, God "miraculously" enables Sarah to conceive, Abraham & Sarah have a son/Isaac. Years later Sarah see Ishmael teasing/taunting Isaac. She has Abraham cast out Hagar/the slave & Ishmael. Ergo the two parallel verses in Gen & Gal.
If you place yourself under the Mosaic covenant, you are a slave to it's ordinances. If you put old Sinai covenant law above the New covenant law of Christ. Like Hagar the bond slave you have no place/part in Christ new covenant inheritance/salvation/eternal life promises.
The laws job was to expose sin & condemn the sinner to death, without mercy. Without the law, we wouldn't know we are sinners in need of a Savior.
A sinless Jesus/God willingly took our place/judgment. Became sin & endured every curse it demanded by law fulfilling its required sin price/DEATH.
Anyone that understand that there is a Creator God.
Understands they have sinned against His Sovereign rule. That they deserve Heavens invoked penalty (DEATH) & are in need rescued.
Understands God sent His Son to rescue humanity.
Places their faith/trust in God's offered sin atonement.
Found in the sinless Christ's death (sins required wage, Paid), burial (proof Jesus died), & resurrection (Father's receipt, sins required wage received & accepted).
See how: 1 Cor 15:1-4 - Rom 10:9-10.
You are now saved & will receive your promised inheritance. Every sin committed, Past-Present-Future: Completely forgiven, Completely removed, Full pardon. All Paid in Full by Jesus, He imputes His righteousness (A Gift) onto you. And you also are guaranteed (By Jesus/God) eternal life (Another Gift) Jesus give you.
Christ mediated New covenant believers are under Grace not law (Rom 6:14).
Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.
(MY NOTE; Grace has a Name it's JESUS, not Moses)
Forget about the Covenant on Sinai it's OBSOLETE! Focus on Christ's New Better Eternal Covenant!
Time for praise, rejoicing & thanksgiving.