Hi John,

 

You need to re-read this Scripture more carefully to correctly understand the use of the word :neither". I have inserted the word (now) to add clarity to what is meant.

 

Colossians 3:10-12

"and (now) have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, where (now) there is neither Gentile or Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, bit Christ is all and (now) in all. Therefore, (now) AS THE ELECT OF GOD, holy and beloved......"

 

The following Scripture supports the meaning of the previous Scripture:

 

Romans 10:11

"For the Scripture says, Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame. For THERE IS NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN JEW AND GENTILE, For the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him."

 

I am now, and will always be, a "barbarian" who is saved by Jesus Christ!

 

YBIC, Bruce, the "barbarian"