Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5308 equality 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. The equality of Father and Son Jesus Christ claims equality with God John 5:18 See also John 10:30; Matthew 11:27; John 17:10-22 The apostles treat Jesus Christ as equal with God 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 See also Acts 2:38; Galatians 1:3; Philippians 2:6; 1 Thessalonians 3:11; 1 John 5:20 The equality of all people before God God is the maker of all people, whatever their status Proverbs 22:2 See also Acts 17:26 All people have sinned, whatever their origin or status God shows no partiality in his dealings with people Deuteronomy 10:17 See also Job 31:13-15; Romans 2:11; Ephesians 6:9; 1 Peter 1:17 The gospel is proclaimed equally to all All believers are one, whatever their origin, status or gender Equality among believers See also 1 Corinthians 12:25; 2 Corinthians 8:13-14; Corinthians 11:12 Believers must not give preferential treatment to the rich James 2:2-4 See also Leviticus 19:15 Believers must not show favouritism James 2:9 See also 1 Timothy 5:21; James 2:1 See also
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