"A divided humanity is reconciled in Christ and joined
into a unified worshiping community. Two divergent groups are brought together
to create one new man. It is not that the Gentiles just become good Jews, but
God creates something new and different.
Some in churches love to speak of a distinction between the Church and
Israel. This passage sets that aside. The New Testament church is not just a
continuation of Old Testament Judaism nor is it a plan B or an alternative.
Rather Christ’s work does something completely new." –Chris Vogel on Ephesians 2:13-14
