The next two chapters of Ephesians tie in together. Paul is building a theological argument. We see this in the grammatical cues "therefore," and "for this reason." Let's take a look at this argument today & tomorrow.
Everyone starts life disobedient and dying. We are ruled by Satan and find gratification in our sins. What is sin? Simply put, disobedience to God's law. More specifically, sin hurts you and others and it disrespects your Creator. But God loves us so much that He never gives up on us, no matter how often we spit in His face. In fact, He sent Jesus to us as a gift of salvation. We didn't earn it, God chose to give it to us.
Because of this, there is no longer Jew & Gentile. Meaning, there is no longer a chosen race, the Israelites, & then everyone else. We are now all equal under Christ. As equals, we are also citizens and members of God's household. God's household is not a building or a place of worship. The household is the body, the people of God. This is the church.
So, Paul has established here that no one is better than anyone else. (Remember our theme of unity.) We all started in the muck. We were all willing sinners. Our bloodline doesn't matter. Our social-economic status doesn't matter. Our physical appearance doesn't matter. It's all about Jesus and the gift of salvation He brings. If you have faith in this salvation - if you trust it's for real & applies to you - then you are a part of God's family - a member of the dwelling in which God lives. How awesome is that?
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