John Mark Hicks

The language of peace, grace, and faith connects the benediction of Ephesians with its salutation. These are dominant topics in Ephesians: the peace the cross as effected through overcoming hostility in the world, the grace God gave to humanity in Jesus the Messiah, and the faith the people of God have in God’s work through […]

“Finally,” Paul writes. He has come to the end of the letter. In this letter, he has attempted to (1) help the Corinthians understand both the importance and nature of the ministry of reconciliation inaugurated by a crucified but risen Messiah, (2) encourage the Corinthians to renew their commitment to sharing their wealth with the […]