Racism & Prejudice
Whether facing prejudice yourself or grieving the racism woven through history and the present, Scripture is direct about God's view of every nation, tribe, and tongue. From Peter's realization that God is no respecter of persons to the vision of a multitude from every nation worshiping together, the Bible consistently undercuts any claim that one people group is inherently favored above another.
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No Respecter of Persons
Acts 10:34
Peter's realization - prompted by a vision before meeting the Gentile Cornelius - directly rejects partiality based on ethnicity or background.
34hen Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Neither Jew Nor Greek
Galatians 3:28
Paul's declaration that ethnic, social, and gender distinctions do not determine standing before God undercuts any hierarchy of peoples in Christ.
28here is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
One Blood, All Nations
Acts 17:26
Paul tells the Athenians that God made every nation of one blood - a direct statement against any claim of inherent racial hierarchy.
26nd hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
A Multitude of Every Nation
Revelation 7:9
The vision of heaven includes people of every nation, kindred, and tongue worshiping together - the eternal end point Scripture points toward.
9fter this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
Without Respect of Persons
James 2:1
James warns believers against holding faith with partiality, naming favoritism as incompatible with genuine faith.
1y brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.