From Aliens to the Temple of God

Theme: Believers of All Backgrounds are Fitted Together as the Temple of God, Built on the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets.
I. Remember that You Were Alien to the Covenants – vv. 11-12
A. Those Outside the Old Testament Covenant – v. 11
B. Aliens and Strangers Without the Hope of the Covenant – v. 12
II. All Things Brought Together in Christ and Reconciled to God – vv. 13-17
A. Those Far off Brought Near by Christ's Blood – v. 13
B. The Separating Wall of Commandments and Ordinances Broken Down – vv. 14-15
C. All Believers Reconciled to God – vv. 16-17
D. All Believers Have Access to the Father by the Spirit – v. 18
III. The Worshiping Community Being Built Together on the Foundation of the Old Testament – vv. 19-22
A. Now We are Fellow Citizens in the Household of God – v. 19
B. Built Together on the Same Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets...and Christ – v. 20
C. Opposites Fitted Together in Christ as the Temple of the Lord – vv. 21-22