Eph 2:14-16 | MHM | STEP | The Union of Jews and Gentiles Paul explains how Christ brings peace and unity between groups that were once divided. He shows that through Jesus, both Jews and Gentiles are reconciled to each other and to God. This unity is one of the great blessings of salvation, as it creates one family of believers who share the privileges of being part of God’s household. v. 14 : Jesus is described as our peace. Through His sacrifice, He made both one , uniting Jews and Gentiles into one group (Ephesians 2:14 ). The "middle wall of partition"—the ceremonial law, which created division—was removed by Him. This law, which included many outward rules and rituals, acted as a barrier between Jews and Gentiles, but Christ broke it down to create unity.

‏ Ephesians 2:14-16

The Union of Jews and Gentiles

Paul explains how Christ brings peace and unity between groups that were once divided. He shows that through Jesus, both Jews and Gentiles are reconciled to each other and to God. This unity is one of the great blessings of salvation, as it creates one family of believers who share the privileges of being part of God’s household.

v. 14: Jesus is described as our peace. Through His sacrifice, He made both one, uniting Jews and Gentiles into one group (Ephesians 2:14 ^a). The "middle wall of partition"—the ceremonial law, which created division—was removed by Him. This law, which included many outward rules and rituals, acted as a barrier between Jews and Gentiles, but Christ broke it down to create unity.

v. 15: Paul explains that Jesus abolished in his flesh the enmity—the hostility caused by the law of commandments in ordinances (Ephesians 2:15 ^b). By fulfilling the law through His death, Jesus removed the cause of division. He created one new man, a united body of believers who worship God together through the gospel, making peace between people who were once enemies.

v. 16: Christ also reconciled both Jews and Gentiles to God. He did this by the cross, where He offered Himself as a sacrifice to end the enmity between God and sinners (Ephesians 2:16 ^c). Through His death, Jesus made it possible for all believers to be at peace with God and with one another.