ACCESS TO THE FATHER BY ONE SPIRIT
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For through him we both have
access to the Father by one Spirit.
1. Brought near by Christ’s blood (11-18)
Paul reminded the
Ephesian Christians that most of them were once considered Gentiles. They did
not have the written code nor circumcision that the Jews had. They were
separated from God, separated from Christ, and separated from God’s chosen
people Israel. But because of Christ, Gentiles everywhere (then and now) are
brought near through the blood that Christ shed on the cross. Jesus is our
peace. He bridged the distance between sinful people and God. He also bridged
the distance between Gentile and Jew. He has made the two one and has torn
asunder the dividing wall by abolishing the commandments and regulations. We
are all one in Christ.
2. We are citizens
with God’s people (19-22)
The result of
Christ’s death on the cross is that we who believe are no longer foreigners and
aliens. We are now citizens of His kingdom, along with God’s people. Because of
what Jesus did, we are now members of God’s own household, with Jesus Christ as
its cornerstone. Together with God’s people, we are a holy temple, even as a
dwelling place for the Spirit of God.
Prayer Lord, Thank you for
Jesus by whom we may live as your holy people, indwelt with your Spirit.
One Word United in Christ
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