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Biblical scholars know that Paul subordinates the Law to Christ (Gal 3:1-18). He writes about how the Law could not result in the fruition of the promises given to Abraham (and, by extension, to all nations; Gen 12:1-3). Paul then asks “Why then was the
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The Bible has a lot more to say to women than some people think. Modern feminism has demonized the word “man” or “mankind” to the point where we miss a lot of meaning in older writings. Past authors never thought they had to say “he/she” to indicate both genders, they just said “he” when they meant both. The Bible is the same way. It is wonderful when women realize how much of Scripture is actually gender inclusive. It’s also wonderful when we realize we don’t need to change the Bible to fit with modern hypercritical feminist ideas, we just need to read it as it is.
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