— to the Israel of God.
Summary: In today’s passage, Paul drops a clue to his views on the true nature of Israel.
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Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.
Summary: Looking back in time we find a real-life example of what Paul is talking about in this passage. Thinking about Paul’s words in the light of the Old Testament helps us understand what he was trying to say.
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… excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise,
Summary: Being on the “inside” is cool. Being on the “outside” is a pain. This is a lesson that we all learn early in life.
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