4 October 2015 Ps Andrew Harper - Eph Pt 7
Eph 2:11 - Differences and peace.
- We won't have peace on Earth in our lifetime.
- There is always going to be conflicts, until the coming of Christ.
- Christ wants us to act as one.
Some of the differences are -
- Religious differences.
- Cultural differences.
- God wants us to break down these divisions.
- The Jewish leaders used to teach, that the Gentiles,(us), were created to keep the fires of hell burning. (extreme racism).
- Now we're shown how to be, through Jesus.
:12 - We are now in Christ, because,
1. - We were aliens, - now we're family, through Gods covenant, by accepting Christ.
3. - No hope, - because the Gentiles believed they had no connection to God, until Paul taught them that once they accepted Christ into their lives, they receive Gods favour/ covenant. And are Gods chosen people. And no- one holds more favour with God than others. We are all equal in Gods eyes.
:13 - Before coming to Christ, no favour/ covenant.
- There is only one way to God. Through Jesus Christ. ("No-one comes to the father, but through me"), Christ.
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