Ch1
What does Paul say God has blessed us with “in the heavenly realms”? (v3)
With every spiritual blessing in Christ
What condition were we in before knowing Christ?
Dead in transgressions and sins
Ephesians 2:1
From whom does every family in heaven and earth derive its name?
The Father. Eph 3:15
How did Apostle Paul urge the Ephesians to live their lives?
Worthy of the calling they had received. Eph 4:1
Complete the phrase. “He who loves his wife _____”.
“loves himself” Eph 5:28 (NIV)
Why is “Honor your father and mother” described as the first commandment with a promise?
It is the first of the Ten Commandments that includes a specific reward (long life and well-being)
Ephesians 6:2
What did God plan to do through Jesus according to His good pleasure in vs 11
Bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ)
What drove our former way of life?
The cravings of our flesh and sinful desires
Ephesians 2:3
Why did Apostle Paul say he was a prisoner of Christ?
For the sake of the gentiles.
(Eph 3:1 (NIV) “For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—”)
Be completely humble and __; _____, ________another in love.”
gentle, patient, bearing with
Who gave themselves up as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God?
Christ. Eph 5:2 (NIV) “and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
In Ephesians 6, Paul reminds slaves to obey their masters as if serving this person
Who is Christ?
What two things do we receive in Jesus, according to verses 7–8?
Redemption and forgiveness of sins
Who is described as the ruler of the kingdom of the air?
The spirit now at work in those who are disobedient – Satan
Paul prays that we may understand how wide, long, high, and deep what is?
Christ's Love
Eph 3:18
According to Eph 4:8 what did Christ do when he ascended on high?
He took many captives and gave gifts to his people. Eph 4:8 (NIV)
What are believers told to make the most of?
Every opportunity, because the days are evil
vs16
Why does Paul, a bold preacher, ask for prayer to speak “fearlessly”?
Even bold leaders need divine courage and clarity in hostile environments
Ephesians 6:19–20
According to Paul, how are we adopted as sons and daughters of God?
Through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will
vs5
What did Christ do with the law and commandments?
He abolished them in His flesh to create one new humanity
vs15
What is the grace that was given to Apostle Paul?
To preach to the gentiles the boundless mystery of Christ and make plan the administration of this mystery. Eph 3:8-9
Who is the head of the church body?
Christ.”
V5
How should husbands love their wives?
As Christ loved his he church. Eph 5:25
Why must believers “put on the full armor of God,” not just parts of it?
Because every part is necessary to withstand the full range of spiritual attacks
Ephesians 6:13
According to Paul, what kind of power is available to those who believe?
The same mighty strength God used to raise Christ from the dead
vs19
What was the gentiles called before they were save through blood of Jesus
uncircumcised
vs 11
Paul prays that believers would be strengthened with power through whom?
The Holy Spirit
16
What are Gentile believers no longer considered_____ but _______
Foreigners and strangers & but fellow citizens with God's people
Eph 4:19
In whose name should we give thanks to God the Father?
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Instead of provoking children, what should fathers do?
Bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord
Ephesians 6:4
What mystery did God make known to us?
The mystery of His will, to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ
vs9 & 10
According Eph 2:7 what God going show in the coming ages?
The incomparable riches of His grace
What gift did Paul say was given to him to share the gospel?
The administration of God's grace
vs2
What did Christ do with the law and commandments?
→
He abolished them in His flesh to create one new humanity
vs15
What kind of offering did Christ give Himself as?
A fragrant offering and sacrifice to God
Who did Paul send to encourage the Ephesians and tell them how he was doing?
Tychicus
Paul prays that God may give the believers the Spirit of what______ so that you may _______
Wisdom and revelation, know Him better
By what are we saved, according to verses 5 and 8?
Grace, through faith
How did Apostle Paul become a servant of the gospel?
By the gift of God’s grace given him through the working of God’s power
(Eph 3:7 (NIV) “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.”)
According to Eph 4:11 &12 who are people Christ has given to equip us
apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers?
Complete this verse
Eph 5:18 (NIV) “Do not get drunk on ___ which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the _____,”
wine, Spirit
What is the shield used to protect us from?
The flaming arrows of the evil one
Ephesians 6:16
Paul prayed that the eyes of their hearts may be opened so they can know what three things?
The hope of God’s calling, the riches of His inheritance, and His great power for believers
How did God demonstrate the riches of His grace in the coming ages?
By showing His kindness to us in Christ Jesus
vs2
How did Apostle Paul see himself compared to all of the Lord’s people
Less than the least of all the Lord’s people.
( Eph 3:8 (NIV) “Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ,”)
How do we keep the unity of the Spirit amongst us?
Through the bond of peace.
Eph 4:3 (NIV) “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Out of reverence for Christ what are we required to do to each other?
“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
Eph 5:21
Why is truth described as a belt in the armor of God?
Like a belt holds armor together, truth holds our spiritual lives in integrity and readiness
Ephesians 6:14
The Holy Spirit guarantees what until we receive full possession of it?
Wisdom and revelation
Is salvation a result of our works? Why or why not?
No – it is the gift of God so no one can boast
v9
What is the mystery of Christ that was made known to Apostle Paul?
“This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel,
members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.” Eph 3:6 (NIV)
What must we not do when angry?
don’t sin and don’t let the sun go down on your anger.
vs 4:26
Who has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God?
An immoral, impure or greedy person- an idolater Eph 5:5 (NIV)
How does righteousness function as a breastplate for believers?
It protects the heart and conscience from condemnation and compromise
Ephesians 6:14
What did God plan to do through Jesus according to His good pleasure?
Bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ
What brought the Gentiles near to God?
The blood of Christ
vs13
What is God’s intent for the church?
the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,”
Eph 3:10
What does Paul want us to be filled with?
Spirit
What biblical order of headship does Apostle Paul establish in Ephesians 5?
Christ is the head of the church, his body. The husband is the head of his wife. Eph 5:23 (NIV)
Why is the helmet of salvation essential in spiritual warfare?
It guards the mind, assuring believers of their identity and eternal hope
Ephesians 6:17