10/19/17

Christ brought peace, unity on the cross, broke the wall of hostility between us (Eph 2:14)

For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. Ephesians 2:14 NLT  

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15

For Christ himself has brought peace to us
  • Isaiah 9:6, For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

He united Jews and Gentiles into one people 
  • There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Gal 3:28

when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us
  • through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross. Col 1:20