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What does it mean in Col 1:27 that Christ is “in” those with faith in him? After answering this question, we explore what it means that “you are in Christ".

Ez 37:16-19 talks about a future joining of two sticks. What do the sticks represent? This passage is in a chiastic construction, and the Hebrew word translated “companions” leads us to a different conclusion than is generally offered.

We must know the historical and cultural background of ancient Israel in order to understand the biblical passages about the Samaritans.

A common interpretation finds that only those Jews who believe in the Messiah will be “saved.” First, this teaching examines the biblical meaning of the word “saved.” Then we discover from Scripture that all the children of Israel “belong to God,” just as those with faith in Christ also “belong to God.”

How does the resurrection of Christ lead to the first aspect of salvation? And, if there is a first aspect of salvation, what follows?

Christian theology offers three possible answers (with variations on each theme). Dr. Davis suggests that you consider the evidence for each interpretation, and then come to your own conclusion.

After exploring three possible answers in the previous session, Dr. Davis shares her understanding from Scripture as to “who will be saved,” and then explains how she drew this conclusion.

Dr. Davis explains various Christian interpretations that attempt to answer the question, “Who will be saved?” Then she turns to the second aspect of salvation for Israel, which is rescue from daily consequences of walking in worldly ways. This concept of daily rescue from pain and suffering is portrayed through the artistic nature of the Exodus narrative.

Paul declares that believers in Christ have received “the promise of the Spirit through faith” (Gal 3:14). God’s promise can be found in the Hebrew Scriptures, which conveys deeper meaning through the artistry of the language.

The Exodus event teaches us how to be free from bondage to the world in our daily lives. The irony is that freedom without the law leads to suffering bondage under the control of Satan.