Have you ever examined Ephesians with the distinction of Jew vs gentile in mind? The “saints” Paul addresses in the first chapter are the converted Jews for Christ, chosen “in Christ, before the foundation of the world.” The Jews were the chosen race of God, chosen by the Word at creation. The Jews were the chosen race per the Old Testament. God made covenants with the Jews. God chose the Jews to bring salvation to the gentiles in due time…