Chapter 1
Who wrote the letter to the Ephesians?
Apostle Paul
What condition does Paul say we were before Christ?
Dead in our trespasses and sin
What special role was given to Paul?
What is there one of, according to Ephesians 4:4–6? Hint: it is also one of our Tenets
One body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God
Who should believers imitate?
God
Who should children honor?
According to Ephesians 1, what has God blessed us with?
Every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
According to Ephesians 2:8-9, how are we saved?
By grace through faith, not by works
What mystery was revealed to Paul about the Gentiles?
That they are fellow heirs, members of the same body as the Jews
Why did Christ give different gifts (apostles, prophets, etc.) to the church?
To equip the saints for the work of ministry
What is the fruit of the light?
Goodness, righteousness, and truth
Name three pieces of the Armor of God.
Belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shield of faith, readiness from the gospel of peace, helmet of salvation, sword of the spirit.
According to Ephesians 1, what was God's purpose (or plan)?
To unite all things in Christ (in heaven and on Earth)
What are we created in Christ to do?
Good works
Through what is God’s wisdom made known to rulers and authorities?
The church
What should believers put off and put on?
Put off the old self, put on the new self
What does Paul say we should make the best use of?
Time
What are believers told to do repeatedly in the spiritual battle?
Stand firm
What does Paul say believers are sealed with after believing in Christ?
The Holy Spirit
What two groups has Christ united?
Jews and Gentiles
What does Paul pray they may comprehend (or understand) about God's love?
How wide it is or The breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ's love
How should we speak to one another?
Speak the truth in love
How should believers address one another?
With psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
When are we asked to pray in the spirit?
What does Paul pray for the Ephesians to have regarding God?
The spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
Who is the chief cornerstone?
Christ Jesus
What does Paul pray that we are rooted in?
Love
Who should believers not grieve?
The Holy Spirit
Who does Paul say the husband represents in marriage?
Christ
Who did Paul say he would send to the Ephesians to tell them everything?