Reasons for Reception

Part 1

Ephesians 2:11-22

The New Community

create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace
Ephesians 2:15

New Community

Individual and Community

New Community

Individual and Community Gods masterpiece (v. 10)

New Community

Individual and Community Gods masterpiece (v. 10) The Wall of Hostility

Applications

The most amazing thing about Christianity is that it even got off of the ground to begin with

Clinton Arnold

For Paul to create integrated communities of Jewish and Gentile believers is nothing short of miraculous.

Applications

This process was/is uncomfortable

Applications

It takes a sacrifice from Gods people

Galatians 6:12

It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

Applications

Unity takes growth

Why reach out?

There was a time when you and your kind were the outsiders
(vv. 11-12)

The outsiders

Christless

The outsiders

Christless Stateless

The outsiders

Christless Stateless Friendless

The outsiders

Christless Stateless Friendless Hopeless

The outsiders

Christless Stateless Friendless Hopeless Godless

The outsiders

remember
(vv. 11 & 12)

A New Beginning