After telling the Ephesians to remember their Gentile heritage, which had them “far off” from God, the Apostle Paul declares that, in Christ, they have been “brought near” by His sacrifice. The language of “far” and “near” speaks of proximity to God. While the Old Testament Jews drew near to God through the covenants of promise, they were still "far away" in comparison to how “near” we are brought to God by the blood of Christ.