The Drama of Redemption in Ephesians 2:11-22
v. 11- The Main Characters: Jews ("the circumcision") and Gentiles ("the uncircumcision").
v. 12- The Conflict: Gentiles are "separated," "alienated," "strangers," "having no hope," and "without God in the world."
v. 13- The Turning Point: "...in Christ Jesus" the Gentiles "have been brought near."
vv. 14-18- The Twist: Jews and Gentiles "both one" in Christ.
vv. 19-20- The Resolution: Gentiles "no longer strangers and aliens," but are "fellow citizens."
v. 21- The Climax: Jews and Gentiles in Christ together a "holy temple in the Lord"
v. 22- The Moral: "...you also"?
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