God's redemptive plan was always meant to include everyone, not just the Jewish people. This mystery was hidden in plain sight throughout Scripture but became fully clear through Jesus Christ.

From Abraham being blessed to be a blessing to Isaiah's prophecy about salvation reaching the ends of the earth, God's inclusive vision was always present. Through Christ, believers receive incalculable riches and the incredible privilege of approaching God directly with boldness and confidence. The church now demonstrates God's wisdom to spiritual powers by uniting people from every background into one beautiful work of art.

Finding peace in Christ means recognizing that our identity comes from what Jesus has done, not from the labels others give us. Through Christ's sacrifice, He broke down walls of hostility between people and created one unified community. Biblical peace isn't just absence of conflict but complete wholeness (shalom). As believers, we're called to build community together, being constructed like a temple with Christ as the cornerstone. This peace motivates us to share our faith with others, knowing that through admitting our sin, believing in Jesus, and confessing Him as Lord, we find salvation and true identity.

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We often confidently head in the wrong spiritual direction, unaware of our true condition. Ephesians 2:1-10 reveals that we are dead in our sins, unable to save ourselves due to our nature, worldly influence, and spiritual opposition. But God, rich in mercy and great love, made us alive with Christ. We are saved by grace through faith—not by our works—eliminating any grounds for boasting. As God's workmanship, we are created in Christ Jesus for good works prepared in advance for us to do. Understanding this grace transforms us and moves us to action.