Will God’s Wrath Come upon the Sexually Immoral? (Ephesians 5)
Benjamin L. Merkle
Not everyone who commits these sins is excluded from God’s heavenly kingdom. Yet, those who persistently give themselves over to them demonstrate that they are indeed excluded from eternal life.
What Is the Doctrine of Election?
Benjamin L. Merkle
God is worthy of our praise precisely because he has chosen us in Christ before the foundation of the world.
What Is Distinct about the Theology of Ephesians?
Benjamin L. Merkle
Why has this small letter had such a big impact on the church? The answer, at least in part, is due to the depth and diversity of topics emphasized in the letter.
What Does It Mean that Women Are to Submit to Their Husbands? (Ephesians 5)
Benjamin L. Merkle
What does it mean that husbands are the head of their wives and that they should love them as Christ loved the church?
What Does It Mean That God Chose Us before the Foundation of the World? (Ephesians 1)
Benjamin L. Merkle
God’s choice of his people is related to their being predestined to be a part of his family, but predestination is not an end in itself.
Did Jesus Descend to Hell? (Ephesians 4)
Benjamin L. Merkle
God is the Divine Warrior who ascends to his throne after defeating his enemies. Here, Christ is the victorious conqueror who ascends to his throne in heaven after defeating the spiritual forces.