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NASB | Ephesians 2:15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:15 by abolishing in His [own crucified] flesh the hostility caused by the Law with its commandments contained in ordinances [which He satisfied]; so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thereby establishing peace. |
Subject: Who are the enemies? |
Bible Note: You'r right sin causes enmity with God. This is clear from genesis to revelation. The thrust of the passage is not only about reconciliation though. It is also about Jews and Gentiles coming together. Note every verse from 11 to this one is talking about Jews and Gentiles. The book of Ephesians is a book that reveals the nature of the church. My question is focused not on the cause of the hatred (enmity) but the parties of the hatred. The cause is clearly stated as the law but while other scriptures address in context man's dilemma in regard to the law the thrust of this passage is on the two people becoming one new man. This does make a difference because if the hatred is the hatred of God to lawbreakers then the human unity in Christ is found living personal grace better. On the other had if the hatred is a hatred between Palestinians and Israelites then the removal of Jewish O.T. law by Jesus fulfilling the O.T. laws becoming the savior of both. And the basis of unity is in the Jews not requiring others to keep that law in order to fellowship. Col 2:20ff |
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