Content on Ephesians 5:15—6:9

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  1. Agape — A Christian Husband’s Obligation

    In this article, Jason Jackson considers the divine imperative, “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it” (Eph. 5:25). A husband, living like God wants him to live, will learn to love his wife according to Christ’s example, giving himself selfle...

    Article by Jason Jackson

  2. Ephesians 5:19 — Making Melody

    Does this passage authorize the use of mechanical instruments of music in worship to God? Many erroneously contend that it does. Study this important issue with us.

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  3. Parents, Obey Your Father

    Parental responsibility means helping your kids go to heaven. It takes time, attention, and divine insight. Be there for your children — be a Christian parent. Jason Jackson considers Paul’s admonition to children in Ephesians 6:1, which must be taught by parents.

    Article by Jason Jackson

  4. Woman’s Role in the Church

    Does the Bible teach that there are different roles for men and women in the scheme of God’s plan for the church?

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  5. Slavery

    The term "slave" (Grk. doulos) is used in the Bible in both a literal and a figurative sense. (a) Literal slaves were common in the ancient world. A person could be purchased as a slave, become a slave as spoil of war, be born into a slave family, or sell himself into slavery. In most countries t...

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  6. Obey

    The English word "obey" translates both Hebrew and Greek words that express parallel ideas: listening and being attentive to someone who possesses authority. Thus, the words suggest an active response to the instruction, not merely an awareness of sound. For example, consider the following passag...

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  7. In Christ – Neither Male nor Female

    In his letter to the Galatians Paul wrote that “in Christ” there is neither “male nor female.” Does this mean that for Christians all gender distinctions have been abolished?

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  8. The Crimson Flow

    It is not difficult to see how vital it is to understand the role of Jesus’ blood in God’s redemptive plan.

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  9. Words Fitly Spoken

    Words are vehicles of communication. Since it is the case that “words” can lead either to salvation or to condemnation, it is important that Christians craft a vocabulary that expresses biblical ideas in their purest form. Study this issue with us in this month’s Feature.

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  10. The Intercession of the Spirit

    In a marvelous passage designed to inspire confidence in God’s oversight of our lives, Paul affirms that the Holy Spirit assists the Christian in his prayer life.

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  11. Are Choirs and Solos Authorized for the Church Assembly?

    Is performance singing with praise teams, choirs, or solos acceptable in the worship of Christ’s assembly? What are the arguments for and against this modern movement?

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  12. The Righteousness of God Revealed

    The book of Romans is magnificent in that it reveals so many aspects of the “righteousness of God” (1:16-17).

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  13. Ephesians

    The book of Ephesians was a letter written by Paul from Rome while he was in prison (AD 60-62). The book develops the theme of "God's eternal purpose" (3:10-11). It reveals that even before the world was formed (1:4), God elected to save a specific type of person (the obedient) based on the merit...

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  14. Authority

    The most popular Greek word for "authority" is exousia (sometimes translated as "power"). The term, with various usages, is found 102 times in the New Testament. The word, together with some parallel terms, are employed of: • The authority of God (Lk. 12:5; Rom. 9:21; Jude 25). God's authority is...

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  15. Paul’s First Recorded Sermon

    Explore Paul’s first sermon in Antioch of Pisidia. (See the picture of the archaeological ruins.) His message is still relevant to the debate over predestination and salvation through baptism.

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  16. The Value of the Kingdom of Heaven

    In two parables, Jesus emphasized the great value of his Kingdom.

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  17. The Bible Doctrine of Sanctification

    The term “sanctification” is used rather loosely in the community of “Christendom.” What does the Bible really teach about this important theme?

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  18. A History of the Baptism Apostasy

    The doctrine of baptism, as set forth in the New Testament, is scarcely recognizable in the modern world of “Christendom.” How did this strange and unwarranted change come about? Study this issue with us.

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  19. The Authorized Elements of Church Music

    Jesus declared that “worship” must be consistent with revealed “truth” (John 4:24), namely God’s word (John 17:17). This includes the musical engagement of the church.

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  20. Does the Grace in Ephesians 2:8-9 Exclude Baptism?

    Many have been deceived into believing that grace by definition excludes obedience. Nothing could be further from the truth.

    Article by Wayne Jackson