Unity In Christ
What metaphor does Paul use in Eph. 2 for unity?
One Body
What does it mean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit?
What is the armor of God used for?
To stand against spiritual forces
Where was Paul when he wrote Ephesians
Prison
According to Ephesians 4:32, how should believers treat one another?
Be kind, compassionate, and forgiving, just as God forgave you in Christ.
Define “one new man” in Ephesians 2:15
A new humanity formed in Christ
What are spiritual blessings in heavenly places?
Grace, adoption, redemption, etc
What is the shield of faith used for in spiritual warfare?
To extinguish fiery darts
What gifts did Christ give the church?
Apostles, prophets, evangelists, etc
What does Paul urge believers to "put off" and "put on" in Ephesians 4:22–24?
Put off the old self corrupted by deceitful desires and put on the new self created to be like God in true righteousness.
What does it mean that Christ is our peace as it relates to vastly different groups of identity?
They are reconciled, just as Jew and Gentile are.
How does Paul use the phrase “in Christ” to define the origin of all spiritual blessings in Ephesians 1:3–4?
All blessings are predestined and secured by union with Christ, highlighting God’s sovereign grace.
What does "wrestle" mean in Ephesians 6:12?
Intense personal spiritual conflict.
Explain the actions of each person of the trinity in Ephesians 1:3-14
Father elects, Son redeems, Spirit elects.
In Ephesians 5:21–33, how does Paul describe mutual submission in Christian households?
Wives submit to husbands as to the Lord, and husbands love their wives as Christ loves the church—both reflect mutual honor and sacrifice.
How does Ephesians 4:3–6 use the number "one" to emphasize Church unity?
Paul lists 7 "one" statements to emphasize the complete unity of the church.
In Ephesians 1:5–6, how does Paul connect predestination with God’s glory and grace?
Paul teaches believers are predestined for adoption through Jesus Christ, “to the praise of His glorious grace,” showing salvation is God's initiative and for His glory.
How does Paul use the word "walk" throughout Ephesians?
To describe Chrsitian conduct
What other letter from Paul is most similar to Ephesians?
The letter to the Collosians
How does Ephesians 6:1–4 advise Christian parenting and obedience?
Children should obey and honor parents; fathers must not provoke but raise children with the Lord’s instruction and discipline.
In Ephesians 2:19–22, how does Paul describe the church as a spiritual temple?
The church is bult on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ as the cornerstone.
How does Paul’s view of blessings differ from 2nd Temple Judaism?
Theyre in Christ, not in land or a temple
Compare Eph. 6:10–18 to 2 Cor. 10:3–5. What do they both emphasize?
Both emphasize spiritual, not physical, warfare
What 2 main themes are present in Ephesians 2?
Alternating focus on Grace and Reconciliation.
How does the command to “redeem the time” in Ephesians 5:15–16 challenge modern Christian living?
It calls believers to live wisely and purposefully, recognizing the urgency of the present age and making the most of every opportunity for godliness.