Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Ephesians 2:11-22

## Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Reading of Ephesians 2:11-22

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read Ephesians 2:11-22 through the lens of God's sovereign grace, seeing it as a profound exposition of the covenant of grace that unites Jew and Gentile in Christ. This passage speaks to the elimination of the dividing wall of hostility and the creation of one new humanity in Christ, emphasizing the unity of the covenant community. It highlights the redemptive work of Christ as the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises, bringing peace and reconciliation through his blood. This text underscores the centrality of Christ in redemptive history as the cornerstone of the new temple, the church.

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