For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Both Jews and Gentiles, now made one and reconciled to God, have free access and boldness in their approach through Christ, who has satisfied law and justice and brings their petitions before His Father. This access is by the one Holy Spirit, who as a spirit of adoption enables souls to call God Father, as a spirit of supplication teaches them how to pray, and as a free spirit gives them liberty to pour out their hearts to God with holy confidence and importunity.
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True evangelical peace is not a stupefied conscience or proud boasting, but a settled composure that makes us desire to seek God's face rather than dread it. Christ opens the door, He is Himself the door, and throws it open equally for Jews and Gentiles, so both behold God's fatherly kindness. Now all have one way: to be led by the Spirit of God to approach Him.
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Christ is our peace because He broke down the wall of partition between Jews and Gentiles, the ceremonial law itself, by abolishing its binding power through His flesh. He formed one new church of believers from these two hostile parties, uniting them to Himself as their common head.
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Commenting on Ephesians 2:14-22