Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:11-14
The miracle of the mystery, revealed by the apostle Paul, is perhaps the most mind boggling of all scriptural expositions. The nation Israel, as God's chosen people, had theretofore held the spotlight in all matters religious and spiritual. If a Gentile sought to be acceptable in God's sight, he was required to comply with the traditions of Jewish orthodoxy. Paul reminded the Ephesian church of the Gentile's position in former days.
"Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; that at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world."
Even as Christ ministered on earth. He gave no quarter in this regard. "These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying. Go not into the way of the Gentiles...But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matt. 10:5, 6). "We know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews" (John 4:22). "And, behold, a woman of Canaan...cried unto Him, saying. Have mercy on me, 0 Lord, thou son of David...But He answered and said, 1 am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel...It is not meet to take the children's bread, and cast it to the dogs" (Matt. 15:22, 24, 26).
The apostle continues, BUT NOW in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. What a reversal was this! And how could it happen? Paul explains: "For He is our peace. Who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between Us [Jew and Gentile]; having abolished in His flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make of Himself of twain one new man, so making peace; and that He might reconcile both unto God in one Body by the cross... For through Him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father."
How God Saves Men
Believing Christ DIED, that’s HISTORY.
Believing Christ DIED for YOU SINS and Rose again that’s SALVATION.
Read Romans 1:16, Romans 10:9-10 and 1. Corinthians 15:1-4
Believing Christ DIED, that’s HISTORY.
Believing Christ DIED for YOU SINS and Rose again that’s SALVATION.
Read Romans 1:16, Romans 10:9-10 and 1. Corinthians 15:1-4
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