Events/Timeline
Who wrote the book of Ephesians?
Paul
Where was the book of Ephesians written from?
Prison in Rome
Who wrote the book of Ephesians, and who did he write this letter to?
Who is Paul to Ephesus (and surrounding cities).
According to Ephesians 2:8 how are we saved?
By grace through faith.
In Ephesians 3, what was Paul about to do before he continued speaking about the church?
Pray for the Ephesians.
People in Ephesus worshiped this goddess and had a huge temple dedicated to her.
Artemis/Diana
3 years.
What are the first 3 chapters of Ephesians about vs. the last 3?
Chapters 1-3 is doctrine/theology. Chapter 4-6 is application/practical living
In Ephesians 2:1-3, what did Paul say was the Ephesian's past?
Dead (in the trespasses and sins).
What was the mystery revealed to Paul?
"That the Gentiles (with the Jews) are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel,"
What is the special seal all believers are marked with?
The Holy Spirit.
What does it mean for us to have a sinful nature?
We are not sinners because we sin; we sin because we're sinners.
What is the purpose of the mystery?
To show the wisdom of God to the angels,
So that they would glorify Him.
When will the following happen? Ephesians 1:10, "to bring everything together in Christ, both things in heaven and things on earth in him."
At the right time.
At the end of time.
Where is Ephesus?
What province was it in? or What country is it in now?
Asia Minor
Turkey
In Ephesians 1:17 what did Paul pray for the Ephesian believers?
That the eyes of their hearts would be enlightened.
In Ephesians 2:4 what phrase is of upmost importance?
"But God"
Why does Paul continue speaking of the church in Ephesians 3?
To explain the mystery
So there is no confusion in the truth of their salvation.
Who started a riot because of Paul's preaching in Ephesus?
Demetrius.
In Ephesians 1, we discussed 7 spiritual blessings. Name 4 of them.
Blessed with 1. election, 2. adoption, 3. redemption, 4. forgiveness, 5. revelation of God's purpose in history, 6. sealing of the Holy Spirit, 7. inheritance
In Ephesians 2:10 Paul says we are, "created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
What are the good works? (How would you summarize them?)
Devotion to God.
What two groups make up the foundation of the church, with Jesus as the cornerstone?
Apostles and prophets.