The phrase "those that are afar off," was probably wide enough to cover both the Jews of the Dispersion, to whom the Apostle afterwards wrote (1Peter 1:1-2), and the heathen nations among whom they lived. Verse Concepts. Clearly also the “afar off” is not referring to those who will become members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo starting in 1914. They are still under the fifth course of judgment. And came and preached peace to you who were afar off, and to them that were nigh. Clearly at this point, the promise to those who are afar off is to the Gentiles at the time of the Apostle Paul and to all who will be converted to Christianity. Ephesians 2:13 English Standard Version (ESV). Those “afar off” are Jews scattered throughout the world, who are living outside of the confines of Israel’s physical boundaries. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Acts 2:39 (DBY) For to you is the promise and to your children, and to all who [are] afar off, as many as [the] Lord our God may call. Jesus preached peace to those afar off and those near (17) 3. They are still under the fifth course of judgment. Young's Literal Translation Weymouth New Testament So He came and proclaimed good news of peace to you who were so far away, and peace to those who were near; World English Bible He came and preached peace to you who were far off and to those who were near. Conversion, God's demands for God, Righteousness Of God Answered God Doing Right. They are now "members of the household of God" (19) 3. By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea: KJV, ASV. They are now "fellow citizens with the saints" (19) 2. For the word of God is for you and for your children and for all those who are far off, even all those who may be marked out by the Lord our God. God had made promises by the holy prophets concerning these Israelites. With respect to Jerusalem there were Israelites from “afar off” and those who are nigh. Can now have access by one Spirit to the Father (18) C. THE GENTILES' CONDITION "IN" CHRIST (19-22) 1. - Basic English Bible For to you is the promise and to your children, and to all who [are] afar off, as many as [the] Lord our God may call.


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