In this lovely chapter, believers learn from what condition we have been brought into the wonderful blessings we have in Christ. The Lord Jesus is presented as the One who in His person is our peace, who has made peace and who has preached peace to us. What could never be brought together (Israel and the Gentiles) under the law has, under Christ and through Christ, been made into the dwelling place for God by His Spirit.
1. Those who are now brought near to Christ were once where?
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2. What is God “rich” in? Ephesians 2:___
3. Has “peace” been preached only to those who were “far off” (Gentiles) from God? Ephesians 2:___
4. What gives believers (both Jews and Gentiles) access to God our Father?
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5. We are saved by faith, not by works. What have we in Christ Jesus been created to do? Ephesians 2:___