Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture declares that all people are equal in the sight of God, and that all are equally in need of the redemption achieved through the saving death of Jesus Christ. All believers have equal status before God, despite differences in their social standing and background. John 5:18The equality of Father and Son See also Jesus Christ claims equality with God John 10:30Matthew 11:27 John 17:10-22 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 See also The apostles treat Jesus Christ as equal with God Acts 2:38Galatians 1:3 Philippians 2:6 1 Thessalonians 3:11 1 John 5:20 Proverbs 22:2 The equality of all people before God See also God is the maker of all people, whatever their status Acts 17:26Romans 3:22-24 All people have sinned, whatever their origin or status Deuteronomy 10:17See also God shows no partiality in his dealings with people Job 31:13-15Romans 2:11 Ephesians 6:9 1 Peter 1:17 Acts 10:34 The gospel is proclaimed equally to all Galatians 3:28All believers are one, whatever their origin, status or gender See also Equality among believers 1 Corinthians 12:252 Corinthians 8:13-14; 11:12 James 2:2-4 See also Believers must not give preferential treatment to the rich Leviticus 19:15James 2:9 See also Believers must not show favouritism 1 Timothy 5:21James 2:1 See also 1610 Scripture2420 gospel 5001 human race, the 5034 likeness 5555 stealing 5707 male and female 5769 behaviour 5838 disrespect 7105 believers 8753 favouritism 8800 prejudice |
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