CHAPTER 1
Who is the writer of the book of Ephesians?
Apostle Paul
Paul tells us in verse 1 that we were dead in our .......... and .......... before we came to believe in Christ
transgression and sins.
What does Apostle Paul call himself for the sake of the Gentiles? (vs 1)
A prisoner
How did Paul urge the believers to live? (vs 1)
to live a life worthy of their calling
Whose example are we encouraged to follow as dearly loved children ? (vs 1)
God's example.
Why should children obey their parents in the Lord?
Because it is right
According to verse 3 God has blessed us with ......... in the heavenly realm in Christ Jesus.
every spiritual blessings
God made us alive in Christ because he is rich in .........
Mercy
Which two groups of people became one body in Christ and shared in his promise? (vs 6)
Gentiles and Jews
Believers are encouraged to be humble, gentle, patient and bear with one another in .......
love
What kind of things should not even be named among us because they are improper for God's holy people. Mention 2 (vs 3-4)
immorality
impurity
greed
coarse joking
foolish talk
What are fathers admonished not to do to their children
not to exasperate their children
When did God choose us to be His children?
Before the creation of the world
What kind of desires did we use to follow when we lived in the ways of this world?
worldly desires and thoughts
In what way did Apostle Paul mainly serve the Lord? (vs 7)
By spreading the Good News, mainly to the Gentiles
We are to make every effort to keep the ....... of the ...... through the bond of peace.
unity of the Spirit
Instead of engaging in foolish talk and coarse joking what should we do? (vs 4)
Give thanks to God
How are masters asked to treat their slaves? (vs 9)
to treat them with
* respect
* kindness
* sincerity of heart
* not threaten them
What does it mean to be adopted by God?
God chose us to be part of his family
By what are we saved, according to verse 5?
God's grace
How do we have freedom and confidence to approach God?
through faith in Christ
Name two of the gifts (grace) did Christ give to the Church?
Apostles
Prophets
Pastors
Evangelists
Teachers
What kind of people will not inherit the kingdom of God? (vs 5)
Impure, Immoral, greedy people
What must believers put on so they may stand when the day of evil comes? (vs 13)
The full armor of God
Apostle Paul tells us in verse 7 that we have redemption and forgiveness of sins through ...........
the blood of Jesus Christ
God saved us by his grace through........ in Jesus.
faith
What does Paul pray that believers will be strengthened with through the Spirit in their inner being? (vs 16)
power
Christ is said to be the ........ of the body of Christ, the Church.
head
Fill in the blank: .......... to one another out of reverence for Christ. (vs 21)
Submit
Which armor are the believers supposed to buckle around their waist?
The Belt of truth
What are we sealed with when we become believers in Christ?
The Holy Spirit
What does God call us after we are saved, according to verse 10?
His masterpiece or handiwork
Apostle Paul also prayed that the believers will be ....... and .......... in love. (vs 17)
rooted and established
Fill in the blank: Do not let .......... ........... come out of your mouth (vs 29)
unwholesome talk
Christ made the church holy and .......... by the washing with water through the word. (vs 27)
blameless
Which armor does the believer use to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one? (vs 16)
The Shield of Faith
Where is Christ seated after God raised him from the dead?
at God's right hand in the Heavenly realms
We are being built into the household go God household with Jesus as the ............ ...........
chief cornerstone
What did Paul pray that we and all God's people will grasp? (vs 18)
how wide, long, high, and deep the love of Christ is.
How are believers asked to deal with their anger? (vs 26
Not to sin by letting the sun go down while you are still angry
He who loves his wife loves .......... (vs 28)
himself
What does the Sword of the Spirit represent in the believer's life? (vs 17)
The Word of God