The Inclusive Gospel

As with other Jews of the their day, the disciples had a strong anti-Gentile bias. The Jews were the chosen people of God. However, the risen Christ, having received all authority in heaven and on earth, sends them forth to make disciples of all nations. The Gospel unites people of various races and cultures into one holy nation. When we unite according to racial and cultural peculiarities, we end up excluding others and moving away from the unifying purpose of the Gospel.