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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: Hello WOS, No, I am not insinuating anything of the kind. I was simply supporting John in his standing firm regarding salvation by grace through Jesus Christ. There is no other salvation; there is also no teaching in scripture that indicates that any individual will be saved as a result of his or her race, ethnicity, tribe, or nationality. Speaking specifically to your posts, however, you did point out the unity of believers, Jew and Gentile alike. But after that your tone tended to lean more toward distinguishing a difference between Jews and Gentiles. You and others seemed to have gone on a kind of impulsive frenzy that served to separating and distinguishing “Jews” as a people to be revered. If they have any special place in history, and they do, it is because of the work God has done to, in, and through them. The glory is all His and belongs to no man or race of men nor to a nationality of men. This is not to say that I did not and do not agree with many of the comments that were made. Also, I recognize that many of the comments were simply made to demonstrate or elaborate on just how God has in fact blessed the nation of Israel. Still, the thread quickly took on a tone of reverence for the “Jews” rather than one of reverence for the grace and holy plan of God. This, in fact, is the mistake the nation of Israel made regarding themselves in biblical times. What does the bible say regarding the Jews and salvation. Much, but here is a specific passage that states it plainly. Act 4:10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead--by him this man is standing before you well. Act 4:11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. Act 4:12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." PS. If we all try to get in the habit of actually answering direct questions with direct answers (myself included), much of the debate we have on the forum would be unecessary. It sometimes appears that people are not secure in their belief's and therefore will not state plainly what they believe. "what if I'm wrong?" If we are off track or dead wrong in what we believe, it is better to have it stated plainly so that others can redirect us and help us toward a better understanding. For me, I am approaching closer and closer to a place where my pride is taking a back seat. I am more eager to state my belief's plainly in order to have them confirmed or adjusted in light of the truth. Christ's love, Jeff |