Part 4: A Holy Temple

Ephesians 2:11-22

1. God’s Activity - The Active and Passive Verbs. 
   1. The Active:
      1. Jesus is our peace.
      2. He made us one.
      3. He broke down the dividing wall of hostility.
      4. He abolished the law.
      5. He created one new humanity.
      6. He made peace.
      7. He reconciled.
      8. He put to death.
      9. He proclaimed peace.
   2. The Passive:
      1. We are brought near.
      2. The Spirit gives us access.
      3. We are built upon the foundation.
      4. We are joined together.
      5. We are built together.
2. Pre-church LIfe - What the church is not. Ephesians 2:11-13
3. Jesus is our Peace.  Ephesians 2:14-18
   1. Jesus brings us home.
   2. Jesus brings us together.
   3. Jesus breaks down hostility.
   4. Jesus makes us a new unified humanity.
   5. Jesus reconciles us to God.
4. The Holy Temple. Ephesians 2:19-22
   1. Members of his (God’s) household. Vs. 19
   2. A holy temple in the Lord. Vs. 21
   3. A dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Vs. 22

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, we will continue in the book of Ephesians in chapter 3. Hope to see you then!
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