“One Body, In Christ” Ephesians 2:11-­‐22 1. Divided by the flesh (vv. 11-­‐13). A. What is the “therefore” there for? B. Flesh causes problems. i. For the Gentile ii. For the Jew. C. Jesus brings strangers near. D. Division comes in all shapes and sizes. Application: i) Recognize our equality in Christ. ii) Guard yourselves from the flesh. 2. United in Christ (vv. 14-­‐18). A. Christ is our peace. i. ii. iii. iv. v. Christ unifies. Christ removes the barrier. Christ abolishes the commandments. Christ makes us one body. Christ kills hostility. B. Peace for ALL people. C. Peace takes center stage. Application: i) Find peace with God. ii) Find peace with man. 3. Display the glory of God (vv. 19-­‐22). A. You are citizens in Heaven. B. Members of the household of God. C. Joined together in Christ. D. Part of the holy temple. E. The dwelling place for God.