Ephesians Part 7
Colin preached this message at Word of Grace on Aug 9th 2026.
Living Worthy of Your Calling: Unity, Maturity, and Purpose in Christ
“Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received.” — Ephesians 4:1
As we begin the fourth chapter of Ephesians, the apostle Paul makes a remarkable transition. The first three chapters are filled with the incredible blessings God has freely given us in Christ—our identity, salvation, adoption, redemption, and every spiritual blessing. But chapter four shifts the focus from what God has done for us to how we should now live in response.
Grace is never meant to leave us unchanged. Those who have been called by God are invited to live lives that reflect the greatness of that calling.
Walk Worthy of Your Calling
Paul urges believers to “walk worthy” of the calling they have received. The word worthy carries the idea of balance or equal weight. God has lavished immeasurable blessings upon us through Christ, and our lives should now reflect the weight of those blessings.
Imagine a child who has been rescued from poverty, adopted into a loving family, clothed, fed, educated, and given an inheritance—yet continues to live like a beggar on the streets. That would contradict his new identity.
In the same way, God has brought us into His family and given us a new identity. We are no longer defined by our old life. We are called to live as sons and daughters of God.
Unity Is the Mark of the Church