Neither Jew Nor Greek

Out Of Egypt

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28

The book of Galatians is an amazing book to read through. It is one of the earliest epistles of Paul and also one of the most shocking when read in its historical context. In it, Paul basically does away with the entirety of the Old Testament for the Gentile believers. The new Gentile believers coming into the faith are no longer required to keep the same Sabbath, the circumcision or the Mosaic law that was given to Moses and the Israelites. This reflects the decisions made at the Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15. The Gentiles did not have to hold on to the Mosaic laws as they were under a new covenant instituted by Christ.

Paul goes on to write in…

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History Weekend: Some Interesting Facts About the Mongols

The Mongols are a people originating from what is now Mongolia, northern China, and parts of Russia. They are most famous for their namesake Empire founded in 1206 CE by Chinggis Khan (often called Genghis Khan), and the destruction and murder wrought by that Empire.

Hoelun, the mother of Chinggis Khan and wife of Yesügei.

Here are some historical facts about the Mongols that I find interesting and that I hope you will find interesting as well: