The God of Both

Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.~ Romans 3:29-30

I love that Paul is arguing from this standpoint. There is what he considers to be (and in fact is) an indisputable premise underlying his argument. That God is God of all people, and his salvation is available both for Jew and Gentile alike.

There is no racial basis for discrimination with God.

We see it time and again in scripture that he wants to populate the new heaven and the new earth with people from every tribe and tongue. He is a God who loves variety and diversity. Humanity reflects his creativity and in doing so it brings him glory.

The covenant and the law were always a means to lead us all to God. His purpose from the beginning was to bless Abraham so that through him, all peoples would be blessed.

And that means you and I, be we white, black, brown, orange, or blue. His love is accessible through these two simple access points.

The crucified and risen Jesus Christ.

Faith in the same.

Faith raises the bar, but opens the door.

That all who go in may be saved.

Hallelujah.