Thursday, May 30, 2024

God Is Not Partial

The apostle Peter learned through divine revelation that God is not partial. He was a Jew sent by God to preach to Gentiles. "Then Peter opened his mouth and said, 'In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality"(Acts 10:34).

God is not partial, because His love is for the world (John 3:16). The Greek word translated world is kosmos. It means the whole human family, all of mankind. God created the whole human family. He loves all mankind. That leaves none out. God demonstrated his love for us as sinners at the cross of Jesus (Romans 5:8). God's love is received, believing in his only begotten Son.

God is not partial, because His love, mercy, and grace is for all nations, races and ethnic groups. The Bible declares: "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men" (Titus 2:11). There's abundant mercy in God for people of all nations (Revelation 5:9). 

God's mercy is for people of all nations. Jesus sent the apostles into all nations to preach the gospel and make disciples (Matthew 28:19). The invitation of God the Father, through Jesus Christ, is offered to all people everywhere, with no partiality. "Whoever believes in him will receive remission of sins" (Acts 10:43).