In this study, the Apostle Paul reminds Gentile believers of their former condition—“having no hope…without God.” But now, in Christ, those who were once far off have been brought near by His blood, and the dividing wall between Jew and Gentile has been removed. Through the Cross, Christ as “our peace” created one new man, the Body of Christ, reconciling both groups to God and granting all believers equal access to the Father by the Spirit. As a result, believers are now fellow citizens, members of God’s household, and living parts in a holy temple where God dwells through His Spirit.