Ephesians 2:14-18

One in Christ

¹⁴ For _r he himself is our peace, _s who has made us both one and has broken down _t in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility ¹⁵ by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in _u ordinances, that he might create in himself one _v new man in place of the two, so making peace, ¹⁶ and might _w reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. ¹⁷ And he came and _x preached peace to you who were _y far off and peace to those who were _z near. ¹⁸ For _a through him we both have _b access in _c one Spirit to the Father.

1. Cross References
   Psalms 72:7
   In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!
   Micah 5:5
   And he shall be their peace. When the Assyrian comes into our land and treads in our palaces, then we will raise against him seven shepherds and eight princes of men.
   Zechariah 9:10
   I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
   Colossians 3:15
   And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
   Luke 2:14
   "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"
   
2. Cross References
   Galatians 3:28
   There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
   
3. Cross References
   Colossians 1:21 - 22
   And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds.
   Romans 7:4
   Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God.
   
4. Cross References
   Colossians 2:14
   By canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.
   Colossians 2:20
   If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations -
   
5. Cross References
   Romans 6:4
   We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
   
6. Cross References
   Colossians 1:20 - 22
   And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
   1 Corinthians 12:13
   For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body - Jews or Greeks, slaves or free - and all were made to drink of one Spirit.
   
7. Cross References
   Isaiah 57:19
   Creating the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near," says the Lord, "and I will heal him.
   
8. Cross References
   Ephesians 2:13
   But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
   
9. Cross References
   Deuteronomy 4:7
   For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?
   Psalms 148:14
   He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his saints, for the people of Israel who are near to him. Praise the Lord!
   
10. Cross References
    John 14:6
    Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
    
11. Cross References
    Ephesians 3:12
    In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
    John 10:7
    So Jesus again said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.
    John 10:9
    I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.
    Romans 5:2
    Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
    
12. Cross References
    Ephesians 4:4
    There is one body and one Spirit - just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call -
    1 Corinthians 12:13
    For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body - Jews or Greeks, slaves or free - and all were made to drink of one Spirit.
    John 4:23
    But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.