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"But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions" is found in this chapter of Ephesians.

What is Chapter 2?

100

“4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is ____ __ _____, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus" Eph. 2:4-6

What is "rich in mercy"?

100

This is the mystery being referred to in Ephesians 1:9 when Paul “And he made known to us the mystery of his will”.  

What is "(1) Salvation for both Jews and Gentiles (2) The establishment of the church as one unified body, (3) Christ’s eventual rule over all creation, bringing cosmic reconciliation and peace."?

100

This is the term used to describe that Paul wrote this epistle with the intention for it to be circulated to all the churches in Asia.

What is a "circular letter"?

100

Ephesians 2 is summarized by "D___ in Sin, D________ by Grace, D______ No More".

What is "Dead in Sin, Delivered by Grace, Divided No More"?

200

"In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will" is found in this Chapter of Ephesians.

What is Chapter 1?

200

"For He ______ ____ in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight." Eph. 1:4

What is "chose us"?

200

Ephesians 3:21-21 reads, “20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.” In this passage Paul uses this literary form or type of expression to offer a praise to God.

What is "doxology"?

200

This is the area of the ancient world the church of Ephesus is located in and where the letter of Ephesians is thought to be the intended audience for Paul's circular letter.

What is "Asia Minor"?

200

Chapter 1 of Ephesians was summarized by this statement "C_____, C______, and C______".

What is "Chosen, Changed and Claimed"?

300

"Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.  Husbands love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her" is found in this chapter of Ephesians.

What is chapter 5?

300

“For he himself is our _____, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility” Eph. 2:14

What is "peace"?

300

The instantaneous and supernatural work of God where a spiritually dead person is made alive in Christ, giving them the capacity to believe, obey, and love God is known as this.

What is "regeneration"?

300

Ephesus was very accessible, a commercial center and the home of the native Greek goddess _______ and because of its wealth and situation it gradually became the chief city of the province.

What is "Artemis"?

300

In Ephesians 6, these specific pieces of the Armor of God are identified as the "belt of _____, breastplate of _____________, shield of _____, helmet of __________".

What is "belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation"?

400

"Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right" is found in this chapter of Ephesians.

What is chapter 6?

400

“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live     _ ____ ______ __ ___ _______ ___ ____ _______.  Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Eph. 4:1-2

What is "a life worthy of the calling you have received"?

400

Ephesians 2:12 details these as several ways the Gentile people were cut off from God. (Give one)

What is "(1) 'separate from Christ' (2)'aliens from the commonwealth of Israel', (3)'Foreigners to the covenants of the promise', (4) 'without hope', and (5)were 'without God in the world'?

400

Paul uses these two terms to greet the readers, and again to bid them farewell at the end of the letter.  One was a common word with Jews during this time, the other being brand new to the now Christian readers.

What is "grace" and "peace"?

400

Ephesians Chapter 3 can be summarized by "Mystery ____ _____, Mighty __ ___ ______, and More than ______".

What is "Mystery Made Known, Mighty in the Middle, and More than Measure"?

500

"For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.  Live as children of light" is found in this chapter of Ephesians.

What is chapter 5?

500

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.  ____ __ _______ __ _____.” Eph. 5:8

What is "Live as children of light"?

500

According to Ephesians 4, this is how "the Church’s Mission Rooted in His Ascension".

What is "(1) the gifts mentioned in Ephesians 4 (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers,) flow from the ascended Christ, (2) these gifts equip the church for growth, unity and maturity (Ephesians 4:11-16), (3) without the ascension there is no pouring out of these gifts – our mission as the church depends on it."?

500

Tradition holds that Paul is indeed the author of the letter of Ephesians, and that he most likely wrote the epistle while imprisoned in these years.

What is "60-61 A.D."?

500

Ephesians 4 can be summarized by remembering this "Solid in the ______, Surrendered to ____, and S_______ in Speech and Steps".

What is "Solid in the Spirit, Surrendered to Self, ans Saintly in Speech and Steps"?

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