Western society has recently become sensitive to discrimination based on race, nationality, sex, age, appearance, etc. However, discrimination is not new. In fact, James 2:1-13 focuses on the contradiction between having faith in Jesus and treating other people with partiality based on their status. It turns out that the antidote for such partiality is God’s mercy.
The people could draw near to God only after the blood of the covenant was shed.
Adam was a type of Christ, each having the same role as the representative of his people, but with opposite outcomes.
Instructions to slaves and masters orient all Christians toward commitment and service to the Lord Jesus.
