Introduction:  The middle of this chapter hones in on the difference between Jew and Gentile, but by the end of the chapter we find that in Christ there is no difference.  In this portion of Ephesians we begin to see God’s plan for us fulfilled as He broke down the wall of partition that would divide between Jew and Gentile.

1. THREE GROUPS MENTIONED (1 Corinthians 10:32Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
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1. Jew
2. Gentile
3. Church of God
2. OUR CONNECTION TO THE JEWS (Ephesians 2:14-22 [14] For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; [15] Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; [16] And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: [17] And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. [18] For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. [19] Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; [20] And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; [21] In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: [22] In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
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1. Both Have Peace in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:14-15 [14] For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; [15] Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
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2. Both are One in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
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3. The Middle Wall of Partition is Broken Down (Ephesians 2:14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
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4. Both are Reconciled unto God in One Body by the Cross (Ephesians 2:16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
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5. Both Have Access to God Through Christ (Ephesians 2:13But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
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6. Both Have Access to God by One Spirit (Ephesians 2:18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
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7. Both are Fellow Citizens (Ephesians 2:19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
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8. Both are Members of the Household of God (Ephesians 2:19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
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9. Both are Built Upon the Same Foundation (Ephesians 2:20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
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10. Both Have the Same Corner Stone (Ephesians 2:20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
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11. Both are Growing Together “an holy temple in the Lord” (Ephesians 2:21In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
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12. Both are God’s Dwelling Place (Ephesians 2:22In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
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3. THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD (Ephesians 2:19-22 [19] Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; [20] And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; [21] In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: [22] In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
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1. The Chief Corner Stone (Ephesians 2:20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
   See All...; Isaiah 28:16Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
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2. The Foundation (Ephesians 2:20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
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1. Apostles
2. Prophets
3. The Building (Ephesians 2:21-22 [21] In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: [22] In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
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   See All...; 1 Peter 2:4-5 [4] To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, [5] Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
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4. The Presence of God (Ephesians 2:22In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
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1. An habitation through the Spirit
2. The house of God (1 Timothy 3:15But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
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3. When two or more are gathered together (Matthew 18:20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
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