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NASB | Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 3:28 There is [now no distinction in regard to salvation] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you [who believe] are all one in Christ Jesus [no one can claim a spiritual superiority]. [Rom 3:22; 1 Cor 12:13] |
Subject: spirtual seed? |
Bible Note: Dear CDBJ, Gen 12:3 And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed." You asked, "Are you suggesting that Gen 12:3 is only talking about believers and not the offspring of Abraham in general?". Gen 12:3 clearly refers to God's chosen people among Israel as a whole. I say that because it is beyond my ability to see how wicked unbelievers (children of their father the devil) can possibly be a blessing to anyone! In answer to your 2nd Q is no. I believe that among those who God delivered from Egypt were believers and unbelievers alike. That is... children of the flesh as well as the children of the promise. I would appreciate your understanding of Rom 9:6-8. Especially given the context that God has mercy on whom He will have mercy. John |