Ep. 56 - Ephesians 1:1-2 | Intro to Ephesians

In this episode, the guys introduce the book of Ephesians by unpacking Ephesians 1:1-2. Paul, a former persecutor of the church was writing to the Ephesians, a bustling pagan city in the 1st century to remind them of God’s grace for them and how they ought to live in light of that grace.  00:00 Introduction and Holiday Highlights 01:11 Christmas Celebrations 02:35 Family Time in Whitefish, Montana For Ben 03:02 New Year's Resolutions 04:03 Golf Predictions for 2024 06:11 Goals for Bible Reading 07:04 Overview of the Book of Ephesians 17:51 Background of the Book of Ephesians 19:23 Author and Audience of Ephesians 22:38 Genre of Ephesians 23:09 Authorship of Ephesians 25:46 Conversion of Paul 28:16 Paul's Purpose and Mission 32:50 Audience of Ephesians 36:39 Introduction to the Book of Ephesians 37:39 The Concept of Grace and Peace 41:59 What to Expect in the Book of Ephesians 46:13 Encouragement for the New Year