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For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n All three persons of the Godhead have a part in our salvation.<\/p>\n \u201cThrough<\/span>\u201d is translated from the Greek preposition dia<\/em><\/span>, which indeed means \u201cthrough.\u201d As in English, it can mean motion through something or it can refer to something as the instrument of action, which is how it is used in the current verse.<\/p>\n The word translated \u201cboth<\/span>\u201d is amphoteros<\/em><\/span>. This is the comparative form of amphi<\/em><\/span>, meaning \u201caround.\u201d It can mean either \u201ceach of two things\u201d or \u201cboth of two things.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAccess<\/span>\u201d is from prosag\u014dg\u0113<\/em><\/span>, which is made up of pros<\/em><\/span>, meaning \u201cforward to\u201d or \u201ctoward\u201d and a form of ag\u014d<\/em><\/span>, which means \u201cto lead\u201d or \u201cto bring.\u201d So, literally, prosag\u014dg\u0113<\/em><\/span> refers to \u201csomething that has been brought near;\u201d that is, \u201csomething or someone that has permission to draw near.\u201d<\/p>\n The word \u201cSpirit<\/span>\u201d is pneuma<\/em><\/span>, which is derived from the verb pne\u014d<\/em><\/span>, which means \u201cto breath hard\u201d or \u201cto blow.\u201d Pneuma<\/em><\/span>, therefore, refers to \u201ca current of air\u201d or, figuratively, \u201ca spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n Before we get into this verse, let\u2019s do a little review to properly set the stage for today\u2019s verse. Paul began his current train of thought back in verse eleven, where he reminded us that we Gentiles were previously called \u201cthe uncircumcision\u201d by the Jews. Because we were not circumcised, we were excluded from the spiritual nation of Israel, which meant that we were not included in the covenant of promise (that a Messiah would come and save Israel). Therefore, we did not have a relationship with God and we were without hope of salvation.<\/p>\n In fact, Paul tells us that we were far away from God. Not only were we a long way away, but there was a wall between us and the chosen nation of Israel so that we were prevented from getting near to God. And \u2013 there was hostility between us and the children of Israel. At that time, the only way for a person to get close to God was to adopt the Jewish faith and become circumcised, thereby committing to be bound by all the requirements of the law.<\/p>\n God, in His infinite wisdom, however, has made a way for us to be at peace with our Jewish brothers and to be at peace with God. Through the blood of Jesus Christ, God\u2019s only begotten Son, the wall has been broken down, we have peace with our Jewish brothers, and we have peace with God. Jesus, who was completely man and completely God, lived a life without sin, perfectly fulfilling the law. He is righteous! On the cross, Jesus offered up His perfect life as payment for our sins. All who believe and accept that payment have their sins forgiven and are credited with the righteousness of Christ. This is the Gospel message of peace.<\/p>\n Now, therefore, through Jesus Christ, both Jews and Gentiles have access to God the Father by the indwelling work of the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n As you can see, all three persons of the Godhead have a part in our salvation. The Father called us, The Son shed His blood for us, and the indwelling Holy Spirit gives us access. Thank you, God, for a perfect plan of salvation.<\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\nTruth to Learn<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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