Ephesians 2:11-22

Jun 11, 2020

Dive into the powerful message of reconciliation in Ephesians 2:11-22. Discover how Jesus breaks down barriers between Jews and Gentiles, transforming division into unity. The discussion emphasizes the hope and purpose found in becoming a new community, designed to dwell in the presence of God. Explore the significance of peace and the essence of being fellow citizens in a holy temple. This engaging dialogue sheds light on what it means to belong and be built together as one in Christ.

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Salvation Enables Human Reconciliation

Paul's "therefore" connects salvation and reconciliation of humanity logically.
Christ’s work is the foundation for peace among all humanity, uniting Jews and Gentiles.

INSIGHT

Gentiles’ Separation Before Christ

Gentiles were seen as outsiders, hopeless and separated from God before Christ.
They lacked covenant promises, true knowledge of God, and hope for the future.

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Christ’s Peace Breaks Dividing Walls

Christ abolishes the dividing wall of hostility between Jews and Gentiles through his flesh.
He makes one new humanity and grants both access to the Father in one Spirit.

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Ephesians 2:11-22

11 Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision,” which is performed in the flesh by human hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.

13 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, 16 and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. 17 And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who werenear; 18 for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.

19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

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