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We have already emphasized the irrevocable nature of God’s plan and promises that elicit thoughts of hope and assurance. ...

The phrase, “heavenly places” is mentioned five times in this epistle.  Those who are described as being “in Christ”...

The longest single sentence in our English translations is Ephesians  1:3-15.  It is significant to recognize the focus on...

This first clause states the general aim of Christ’s gift of teachers to His “called out”. Then follow subordinate...

Paul writes, “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for...

A third view of the local church leadership acknowledges the need for a decision-making body like the two previous...

The absence of such church leaders as “decision-makers” in the Bible should cause us to rethink our view of...

One safeguard among those who propose an eldership rule over local churches is the law of local autonomy and...