(3:6) "That the Gentiles are" is a translation of one word in the Greek and identifies a fact, not a purpose. "Fellow-heirs, joint-members, and sharers together" all indicate a common ownership through common holdings of people. The Gentiles now hold with the Israelites, a common ownership of that singular promise which is only realized by one who is "in Christ Jesus". It is very significant that "Jesus" is used in conjunction with His title as Messiah. All of the promises made to Israel are not included here, rather, that promise of union with God unique to the New Order of creation, the Church.

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