“There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.  If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”

Galatians 4: 28, 29

“Some Jewish males greeted each new day by praying ‘Lord, I thank you that I am not a Gentile, a salve, or a woman.’  The role of women was enhanced by Christianity.  Faith in Christ transcends these differences and makes all believers one in Christ.  Make sure you do not impose distinctions that Christ has removed.  Because all believers are his heirs, no one is more privileged than or superior to anyone else.  It’s our natural inclination to feel uncomfortable around people who are different from us and to gravitate toward those who are similar to us.  But when we allow our differences to separate us from our fellow believers, we are disregarding clear Biblical teaching.  Make a point to seek out and appreciate people who not are just like you and your friends.  You may find that you have a lot in common with them. The original promise to Abraham was intended for the whole world, not just Abraham’s physical descendants (see Genesis 12:3).  All believers participate in this promise and are blessed as children of Abraham.”