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

Romans 3:22-24

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

Acts 10:34

All believers are one, whatever their origin, status or gender

Galatians 3:28

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

1512  Trinity, equality of
2420  gospel
5001  human race, the
5034  likeness
5554  status
5707  male and female
5769  behaviour
5838  disrespect
7105  believers
8753  favouritism
8800  prejudice