Ephesians 2–3 & The Church as God’s Masterpiece — Bold Grace Podcast EP5

In this episode, Thani and Grant continue their deep dive into Ephesians, picking up from Chapter 2 and moving into Chapters 3 and 4. Grant unpacks Paul’s powerful depiction of the church as God’s masterpiece, exploring themes of unity, grace, and spiritual maturity. The conversation dives into the mystery of Gentile inclusion, the purpose of the church in God's plan, and practical insights for living out our high calling. Together, Thani and Grant reflect on the eternal significance of the church as a display of God's manifold wisdom to the heavenly realms, urging listeners to walk worthy of their calling by fostering unity and love.

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Chapters:

• [00:00] Introduction
• [00:55] “What’s the Therefore There For?” (1:22–2:22)
• [07:33] Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles (3:1)
• [09:56] The Question of Pauline Authorship (3:2)
• [12:39] The Dispensation of Gathering (3:2)
• [20:28] Understanding the Mystery Revealed to Paul (3:3–7)
• [27:00] The Church as a Display of God’s Wisdom to Angels (3:8–13)
• [32:24] God's Grace and Satan's Pride in the Cosmic Courtroom
• [35:25] Understanding the Love of Christ as the Key to Sanctification (3:14–19)
• [39:20] God’s Power at Work in the Church (3:20–21)
• [42:26] Walking Worthy of Our Calling (4:1–3)
• [49:10] One, One, One, One, One, One (4:4–6)
• [51:13] The Universal Implications of Our Ministry
• [57:23] Closing Remarks