Ephesians 1–2 & Our Calling to Unity — Bold Grace Podcast EP4

In this episode, Grant takes us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing the themes of unity in the body of Christ and the believer's participation in God's mission. Through his personal experiences with the text and detailed analysis of Paul's use of language, Grant unpacks key theological ideas such as election, predestination, and the church as Christ's fullness. Along the way, he provides crucial insights into salvation, eternal security, and the transformative purpose of grace in our lives. Download Grant's Book Map and Literary Structure PDF: https://boldgrace.org/EphesiansLS.pdf Stay tuned for the next episode as we continue this exploration of Ephesians, covering chapters 2 through 4! 📩 Questions or thoughts? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠! Chapters: [00:00] – Introduction [01:45] – Why Ephesians Is Grant’s Favorite Book [09:10] – Trinitarian Doxology (1:3–14) [12:20] – The Meaning of Election and Predestination [20:14] – The Purpose of Everything (1:7–12) [26:54] – The Ordo Salutis and Eternal Security (1:13–14) [32:00] – Paul's Prayer and the Outline of Chapter 3 (1:15–19) [34:39] – Christ’s Exaltation and the Church’s Role (1:20–22) [42:02] – Gentiles Included (1:23–2:10) [45:18] – The New Man (2:11–18) [50:39] – The Church as God’s Temple (2:19–22) [51:40] – Closing Thoughts