Introduction: The middle of this chapter hones in on the difference between Jew and Gentile, but by the end of the chapter we find that in Christ there is no difference. In this portion of Ephesians we begin to see God’s plan for us fulfilled as He broke down the wall of partition that would divide between Jew and Gentile.
- THREE GROUPS MENTIONED (1 Corinthians 10:32)
- Jew
- Gentile
- Church of God
- OUR CONNECTION TO THE JEWS (Ephesians 2:14-22)
- Both Have Peace in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:14-15, 17)
- Both are One in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:14, 15)
- The Middle Wall of Partition is Broken Down (Ephesians 2:14)
- Both are Reconciled unto God in One Body by the Cross (Ephesians 2:16)
- Both Have Access to God Through Christ (Ephesians 2:13, 14)
- Both Have Access to God by One Spirit (Ephesians 2:18)
- Both are Fellow Citizens (Ephesians 2:19)
- Both are Members of the Household of God (Ephesians 2:19)
- Both are Built Upon the Same Foundation (Ephesians 2:20)
- Both Have the Same Corner Stone (Ephesians 2:20)
- Both are Growing Together an holy temple in the Lord (Ephesians 2:21)
- Both are Gods Dwelling Place (Ephesians 2:22)
- THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD (Ephesians 2:19-22)
- The Chief Corner Stone (Ephesians 2:20; Isaiah 28:16)
- The Foundation (Ephesians 2:20)
- Apostles
- Prophets
- The Building (Ephesians 2:21-22; 1 Corinthians 3:9; 1 Peter 2:4-5)
- The Presence of God (Ephesians 2:22)
- An habitation through the Spirit
- The house of God (1 Timothy 3:15)
- When two or more are gathered together (Matthew 18:20)
