Made Nigh By the Blood of Christ

Like stepping into the light of midday from a room with no windows, the Gentiles who obeyed the gospel drew nigh to God. This also brought near all the blessings they once so greatly lacked. This could only be accomplished through the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ (2:13; Hebrews 9:22; 1 Peter 1:18-19).

Christ made peace between man and the God against whom he had rebelled. This was accomplished through the blood of Christ that cleansed man from sin and allowed him once more to draw nigh to God. Thereby, peace was also achieved between man (Jew) and man (Gentile). The wall that once stood between them was circumcision and the ordinances for which it stood. They were taken out of the way in Christ's death on the cross (2:14; Colossians 2:8-15; Hebrews 9:14-17).

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