Ephesians 2:16

 

Ephesians 2:16

Christ Brings Us Together in God

 

Eph 2:16  And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 

            1.      Peace with God is Found in Christ

a.       There is no true love for our neighbor apart from a true love for God

                                                              i.      Matthew 22:34-40 

b.      The Church will never understand how to reach the world until she first understands what God did to reach her

                                                              i.      2 Corinthians 5:18-21 

           2.      Unity Among Believers is Found in Christ

a.       True rich, beautiful fellowship among believers is based in our faith in Christ

                                                              i.      1 John 1:5-10 

            3.      Beautiful Unity in the Church is Made Possible by the Cross

a.       John 8:31-36 

             4.      When Christ was Killed on the Cross, He Killed Enmity Forever

a.    Philippians 2:1-8