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Do Romans 3:22 and 9:13 mean that God has favourites?

Answered by . October 26, 2009 - 9:47 pm 1

Rom 3:22 … the righteousness of God [comes] through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. Rom 9:13 As it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” God does have his favourites in the sense that he rewards some people and not others. As Romans 3:22 indicates, those who believe and are […]

Why does Paul say to show favouritism in Galatians 6:10?

Answered by . August 8, 2009 - 6:01 pm

The verse in question says So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10) While the Bible teaches that everyone is precious in God’s sight (e.g., John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Timothy 2:4), it does not say we have […]