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What does the Bible say about the allegory of two covenants?

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The allegory of two covenants in Galatians contrasts the law and the promise, highlighting that believers are children of the free woman, not under bondage.

In Galatians 4:21-31, the Apostle Paul uses the allegory of two covenants represented by Abraham's two sons, Ishmael and Isaac, to illustrate the distinction between those who rely on the law for justification and those who receive the promise by faith. Ishmael, the son of the bondwoman, represents those born according to the flesh and the covenant of law, which brings bondage. In contrast, Isaac, the son of the free woman, symbolizes those born of the promise, who are free in Christ. Paul emphasizes that the true heirs of God's promise are those who embrace faith in Christ rather than the works of the law.
Scripture References: Galatians 4:21-31, Genesis 16, Genesis 21:10, Galatians 4:22-31, Genesis 21:9-10

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