
TOGETHER
Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. —Ephesians 2:11-12
MAIN POINT: Christ alone
Division and hostility are rooted in
.
- Bad news first
Division and hostility are overcome by the
.
- Look
- Gospel
- Reconciled to
- Reconciled to
Covenants of Promise
- Abrahamic Covenant — Genesis 12
- Mosaic Covenant - Exodus 19
- Davidic Covenant - 2 Samuel
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. —Ephesians 1:7-10
Unity in the church is only through
- No
- No
- Just People…
It’s one thing to be
. It’s another thing entirely to BE
.
This Week
- Never forget
- Repent of pride
- Reach out
- Praise God