Made nigh by the blood of Christ

But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. (Ephesians 2:13) *1/ **In Christ Jesus** - a quickened soul - Ephesians 2:1-8 2/ Where all are by nature - far off. 3/ A blessed soul - made nigh. 4/ How God brings nigh - By the blood of Christ. 5/ Words of Application.* ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Ebenezer Strict Baptist Chapel Broad Oak, Heathfield. ~~~~ **Sermon summary:** The sermon centers on the transformative reality of being brought near to God through Christ, emphasizing that all humanity—by nature alienated and far off due to sin—are reconciled to God not by works or religious observance, but solely through the blood of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 2:13, it unfolds a theological journey from spiritual death to life, from separation to intimate fellowship, highlighting the necessity of a personal, heart-changing encounter with Christ that transcends ethnic, cultural, and religious divisions. The message underscores that true communion with God is not achieved by human effort but by grace, secured through Christ's atoning sacrifice, which satisfies divine justice and restores broken relationship. The preacher calls both the unconverted and the backslidden to repentance and faith, urging them to rest in Christ's finished work, while exhorting the spiritually blessed to recognize their fellowship as a gift purchased by His blood. Ultimately, the sermon proclaims the gospel's power to make the far off near, the dead alive, and the estranged a beloved child of God.