In the previous sections of his letter to the Galatians, we have seen Paul present a barrage of evidence to demonstrate that justification before God is by faith in Jesus Christ apart from works of the law. The remaining verses of chapter 4 conclude this central section of the letter with a series of appeals. Paul's affection for the Galatians and passion for the truth of the gospel are unmistakable. These appeals are full of emotion and are important both for them and for us.