Ephesians – Things Above Us

Have You Learned Christ?

by Allen Nelson IV | Jun 28, 2022 | Theology | 0 |

In Ephesians 4:20, Paul says the Christians at Ephesus had “learned” Christ. By that,...

5 Deceitful Schemes Seeking to Ruin Churches

by Allen Nelson IV | Apr 25, 2022 | Theology | 2 |

In Ephesians 4:14, Paul desires that local churches “…may no longer be children, tossed to and fro...

Commentaries on Ephesians: Kerux by Magee & Arthurs and Mentor Expository by Phillips (book review)

by Chuck Ivey | Dec 31, 2021 | Theology | 0 |

With this article, we are continuing our recurring series of reviews looking at notable commentaries on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Here we are looking at Magee and Arthurs contribution to Kregel’s Kerux Commentaries series and Richard D. Phillips’s entry in the Mentor Expository Commentary series.

The Love of Christmas

by Allen Nelson IV | Dec 22, 2021 | Theology | 0 |

We covered Ephesians 3:18-19 recently at Perryville Second Baptist Church. Strange interpretations...

Systematic Theology – 2nd Edition (book review)

by Chuck Ivey | Nov 30, 2021 | Theology | 2 |

Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology has rightly become a modern classic. Readers can benefit from this book as an introductory source. I also think the author would agree that his listed resources for further reading should be used as a springboard to lead into deeper waters.

Commentary on Ephesians: WBC by Lincoln (book review)

by Chuck Ivey | Nov 6, 2021 | Theology | 1 |

This important commentary on Ephesians comes to us from Andrew T. Walker as part of Zondervan’s Word Biblical Commentary series. Unfortunately, while Lincoln may be an accomplished scholar, his denial that the Apostle Paul actually wrote Ephesians affects the usefulness of this book for believing students of the Bible.

5 Ways the Holy Spirit Builds Christian Fortitude

by Allen Nelson IV | Oct 28, 2021 | Theology | 0 |

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines fortitude as “a quality of character combining courage and...

Commentaries on Ephesians: EEC by Baugh and NICNT by Cohick (book review)

by Chuck Ivey | Aug 18, 2021 | Theology | 0 |

With this article, I am introducing what will be a recurring series of reviews looking at notable commentaries on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I have been blessed to teach from Ephesians and hope these reviews will help readers to consider some of the many resources out there.