Gods Love & Grace
What does God give us instead of the punishment we deserve?
Grace
What does Paul say we are no longer strangers or family?
We all became family through the house of God and Christ
How should our words affect others?
Build them up.
Who can we go to with freedom and confidence?
God
What must believers put on to stand against the devil?
The full armor of God.
“By grace you have been saved through ___.”
Faith
What does it mean that we are God’s workmanship?
God created us with purpose.
What kind of life does Paul say we should walk in?
Love and light.
What did Paul pray God would give the believers?
Strength and Power
what are believers standing against when they put on the armor of God?
The devil’s schemes (or spiritual forces of evil).
"But because of his great ___ for us, God, who is rich in ___"
Love, mercy
Who can now be part of God’s family according to Paul’s “mystery”?
Everyone including the Jews and Gentiles
What should we put off when following Christ?
Our old self (but we also need to learn from our mistakes so they arent repeated)
What should believers pray for when wearing the armor of God?
Strength and Boldness
What does the shield of faith help protect us from?
The enemy’s attacks.
What does it mean that salvation is a gift and not from works?
It means God is giving us his grace and we cannot earn it only by our good deads, we need have faith.
What are believers being built together to become?
A dwelling place for God.
What does Paul encourage believers to make every effort to keep?
Unity
What part of the armor is the Word of God?
The Sword of the Spirt
Why is the armor of God so important?
Because our battle is not against Physical but spiritual .
How did Jesus’ blood bring us close to God?
By removing sin and bringing reconciliation.
What did God choose us to be before the foundation of the world?
Holy and blameless in His sight. (Being molded in christ image)
How does Paul advise believers to live wisely?
Carefully, making the most of every opportunity and being filled with the Spirit.
How does Paul describe God’s love in Ephesians 3?
Wide, long, high, and deep.
Name 3 Pieces of the armor of God
Belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, sword of the Spirit, or shoes of peace.