4 October 2015 Ps Andrew Harper - Ephesians Pt 7

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.