The Two Covenants

Let us ask ourselves a very simple questions as we begin to try to understand what Paul is saying here. What is it that is revealed to us here in these verses which will teach us something more about the difference between being under law and under grace? For that is the Apostle’s purpose is in relating to us this Biblical allegory. 1st of all – That Abraham had two sons, and these sons represent Abraham’s coming to understand the difference between the principles of law and grace. 2nd – That these sons and their mothers are symbolic of the 2 Covenants of Law and grace. And 3rd – That the mothers of these sons represent the bondage of those under the law and the freedom under grace.