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Ephesians 2:11-13 – From Outside to Inside
In Episode 17 of our Ephesians series, we turn to Ephesians 2:11-13, where the apostle Paul addresses one of the deepest human struggles: alienation, from God and from one another.
After explaining our salvation by grace in Ephesians 2:1-10, Paul now calls believers to remember. Remember what we once were so that we can rightly appreciate what we now are in Christ. Before Christ, we were separated, excluded, without hope, and without God in the world. But now, through the blood of Christ, those who were far off have been brought near.
This passage reminds us that Christianity is not merely a change in behavior, but a transformation of belonging. In Christ, we move from the outside to the inside, from isolation to community, from distance to nearness, from alienation to reconciliation.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Ephesians 2:11-13 calls believers to humility, gratitude, and a renewed appreciation for what Christ has accomplished. When we remember what we once were, we learn to live thankfully in what we now are, in Christ.
About Pastor David Christensen (Th.M., D.Min.)
Founder and president of The Rephidim Project, David has served pastors and church leaders worldwide through expository preaching and training, after 28 years as preaching pastor at Galilee Church (Gorham, Maine) and service at New England Bible College as professor and academic leader. He’s authored six books and continues to champion faithful Bible exposition.
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By The Rephidim ProjectIn Episode 17 of our Ephesians series, we turn to Ephesians 2:11-13, where the apostle Paul addresses one of the deepest human struggles: alienation, from God and from one another.
After explaining our salvation by grace in Ephesians 2:1-10, Paul now calls believers to remember. Remember what we once were so that we can rightly appreciate what we now are in Christ. Before Christ, we were separated, excluded, without hope, and without God in the world. But now, through the blood of Christ, those who were far off have been brought near.
This passage reminds us that Christianity is not merely a change in behavior, but a transformation of belonging. In Christ, we move from the outside to the inside, from isolation to community, from distance to nearness, from alienation to reconciliation.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Ephesians 2:11-13 calls believers to humility, gratitude, and a renewed appreciation for what Christ has accomplished. When we remember what we once were, we learn to live thankfully in what we now are, in Christ.
About Pastor David Christensen (Th.M., D.Min.)
Founder and president of The Rephidim Project, David has served pastors and church leaders worldwide through expository preaching and training, after 28 years as preaching pastor at Galilee Church (Gorham, Maine) and service at New England Bible College as professor and academic leader. He’s authored six books and continues to champion faithful Bible exposition.
Subscribe and follow so you don’t miss new episodes:
YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music
Learn more about The Rephidim Project.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or subscribe for ministry updates.
The post Ephesians 2:11-13 – From Outside to Inside appeared first on The Rephidim Project.