No Male & Female? Galatians 3:23-29 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

No Male & Female? The Feminist movement continues to influence religion in changing gender roles. The Feminist movement continues to influence religion in changing gender roles. Not only in denominations, but among churches of Christ. Not only in denominations, but among churches of Christ. – Female preaching intern in TN – Nov – “Gender Justice” movement ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

No Male & Female? "Gender Justice" is a phrase used by some members of the Churches of Christ to refer to their or their congregations' attitude toward gender roles.” - Wikipedia ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

No Male & Female? “Proponents of Gender Justice base their approach on an interpretation of Galatians 3:28 that includes gender in Paul's insistence on lack of distinction between Jew or Greek, slave or free.” - Wikipedia ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

No Male & Female? “They promote access within the church to women for roles traditionally reserved for men and permitting men to engage in traditionally female roles as well.” - Wikipedia ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

No Male & Female? Galatians 3:28 is used as a “slogan” passage. Galatians 3:28 is used as a “slogan” passage. Is that what Paul was discussing in this text? Is that what Paul was discussing in this text? Is this view in harmony with other passages that deal with this subject? Is this view in harmony with other passages that deal with this subject? ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Before Faith Came Context of verse 28 Context of verse 28 – Why did God give the Law of Moses? Gal. 3:19-22 Gal. 3:19-22 – Is salvation by the Gospel or the Law of Moses? Gal. 1:6-9 Gal. 1:6-9 – Do gentiles have to follow L.M.? Gal. 2:1-5; 3:1-5 Gal. 2:1-5; 3:1-5 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Before Faith Came What was the law for? What was the law for? – Gal. 3:22-23 – Jailor/Prisoner – Condemn – Rom. 3:19-20 – Punish – 1 Tim. 1:9-10 – Guard ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Law Was A Guardian What was the law for? What was the law for? – Gal. 3:24 – 1 Cor. 4:15 – Guardian/Tutor – Greek Pedagogue – Until Christ/Gospel – Gal. 3:11; 2:16 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

But Now Faith Has Come Christ has come! Christ has come! Gospel is preached! Gospel is preached! No guardian required! No guardian required! – Gal. 3:25 Law of Moses fulfilled! Law of Moses fulfilled! – Col. 2:14 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

But Now Faith Has Come Law of Christ Law of Christ – Gal. 6:1-2 – Lk. 6:46 – Jn. 14:15 Sons of God Sons of God – Gal. 3:26 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Who is a son of God?

But Now Faith Has Come “you are all sons of God through faith” “you are all sons of God through faith” – Jews & Gentiles – Gal. 1:15-16; 2:20 – By faith, not blood – Jn. 1:12 – All “in Christ” – Gal. 3:14 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG When did this happen?

Baptized Into Christ “baptized into Christ have put on Christ” “baptized into Christ have put on Christ” – Gal. 3:27 – “sons of God” – “put on Christ” – Col. 2:12 – Rom. 6:3-4 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG What is the result?

One In Christ Jesus All are sons of God by faith in Christ! All are sons of God by faith in Christ! – Gal. 3:28 – Jew/Greek – Slave/Free – Male/Female ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

One In Christ Jesus In Christ = Abraham's offspring In Christ = Abraham's offspring – Gal. 3:29 – Mt. 3:9 Heirs of the promise Heirs of the promise ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG The Gospel Is For All!

No Male & Female? Does this passage dissolve sexual differences? Does this passage dissolve sexual differences? The answer is a resounding NO. The answer is a resounding NO. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

No Male & Female? This view violates the context: This view violates the context: – Of the passage. – Of the letter. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG In The Context: Jew/GentileGospel/O.T.Salvation Eph. 2:13-16 Not In The Context: Leadership Of Church Worship Of Church Gender Roles

No Male & Female? This view violates the context: This view violates the context: – Of the New Testament. – Slaves/Masters – Eph. 6:5-9; Col. 3:22-4:1 – Husband/Wife – Eph. 5:22-23; Col. 3:18-19 – Man/Woman – 1 Cor. 11:3; 14:34; 1 Tim. 2:8-15 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORGc

No Male & Female? Galatians 3:23-29 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

No Male & Female? So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. (Gen. 1:27 ESV) So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. (Gen. 1:27 ESV) Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. (1 Pet. 3:7 ESV) Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. (1 Pet. 3:7 ESV) ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG