Abstract
This essay discusses the history and development of John Calvin’s use of Ephesians 2:8–10. It traces Calvin’s use of this text through the various editions of the Institutes, his 1548 commentary on Ephesians, and his sermon on this text, and it explores how Calvin used the text and how he employed the passage in the different theological and pastoral contexts throughout his life. It showcases the nexus between exegesis, theology, and pastoral ministry during his life.