Ephesians 2:11-22 (Episode 453)

This episode walks through the opening of Ephesians 4, where Paul grounds Christian unity in what God has already done rather than in human effort. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb focus on humility, one baptism, the unity of the Spirit, and why the church's gifts and offices exist to build up the body of Christ. Have a listen. More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education 1517 Podcast Listeners Get a Free Book When They Sign Up for Memento This August   New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith   More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson   Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook

In this episode, Daniel, Erick, and Caleb work through the closing section of Ephesians 3, focusing on Paul's plea that believers be strengthened through the Spirit and grounded in the love of Christ. The conversation also turns into a broader argument for why faith is not a solo project, why the church matters, and how the glory of God is shown in Christ across every generation. Have a listen.  More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education 1517 Podcast Listeners Get a Free Book When They Sign Up for Memento This August   New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith   More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson   Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook

This episode walks through Ephesians 3, where Paul explains the mystery of Christ now revealed. Gentiles are fellow heirs in the gospel. The discussion also connects Paul's imprisonment, his calling, and the church's role as the place where God's wisdom and grace are made known. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb unpack why Paul frames his suffering as service to others, how the church functions as the means by which God reveals his mystery, and why the riches of Christ are never exhausted. Have a listen. More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education 1517 Podcast Listeners Get a Free Book When They Sign Up for Memento This August   New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith   More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson   Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook

This episode walks through the second half of Ephesians 2, where Paul talks about grace in Christ for Jews and Gentiles. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb focus on how Christ abolishes the dividing wall, fulfills the promises, and makes one new people in himself. Have a listen. More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education 1517 Podcast Listeners Get a Free Book When They Sign Up for Memento This August   New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith   More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson   Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook

This episode walks through the opening of Ephesians 2 and uses it to clarify the distinction between law and gospel. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb show how Paul first flattens every human being under sin, then lifts everyone up by God's mercy and grace in Christ alone. Have a listen. More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education 1517 Podcast Listeners Get a Free Book When They Sign Up for Memento This August New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook

This episode continues the walk through Ephesians 1, moving from election and predestination into Paul's language of inheritance, sealing, and assurance. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb keep returning to one main point: everything in this chapter points back to Christ, not secret knowledge, not human effort, and not spiritual performance. Have a listen. More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education 1517 Podcast Listeners Get a Free Book When They Sign Up for Memento This August   New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith   More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson   Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook

Erick and Daniel are joined by Caleb Keith as they begin Paul's letter to the Ephesians. This episode quickly zeroes in on Paul's opening emphasis on election, adoption, and being "in Christ." Rather than treating predestination as a speculative puzzle, the conversation frames it as gospel comfort: God's saving work is established before the foundation of the world and delivered in Christ. Have a listen.  More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education 1517 Podcast Listeners Get a Free Book When They Sign Up for Memento This August New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook

Erick, Daniel, and Brian finish Colossians by discussing vocation, work, prayer, and gracious speech, with a close look at Paul's words to bondservants and masters. They also reflect on the faithfulness of Tychicus, Onesimus, Epaphras, Luke, and the rest of Paul's closing greetings as a picture of the church as a real family in Christ. Have a listen. More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook

The hosts explore Colossians 3, focusing on the gathered church and why singing and preaching shape faith. They also discuss vocation and Paul's household code, showing how ordinary work, family life, and sacrificial love are all transformed by the gospel. Have a listen. More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook

Paul centers Christian identity in Christ alone. The hosts unpack how God buries and raises sinners with him and calls Christians to put sin to death and live from the security of being hidden in Christ. Have a listen.  More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education   New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith   More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson   Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook