Name that verse
Find this verse hint we started with this chapter
“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love.”
What is Ephesians 1:4?
Our pre-Christian condition wasn’t “struggling” but this.
What is dead in trespasses and sins?
Paul repeats this phrase (“in ___”) to describe our union with Jesus
What is “in Christ” (or “in Him”)?
Jesus broke down this between Jew and Gentile.
What is the dividing wall of hostility?
The “wardrobe change”: put off this, be renewed, put on this
What are the old self and the new self?
Redeemed through His blood and forgiven by grace.
What is Ephesians 1:7?
Salvation is by grace through this—not by works.
What is faith?
Before creation, God did this so we’d be holy and blameless
What is chose/elected us?
Paul’s repeated word (4:4–6) that drives the unity theme.
What is “one”?
Instead of falsehood, do this with your neighbor.
What is speak the truth?
Saved by grace through faith—it’s God’s gift.
What is Ephesians 2:8?
Because salvation is a gift, Paul says this leaves no room for boasting.
What is “not by works” (so no one may boast)?
Our new family status, received by grace—not merit.
What is adoption?
Christ gives leaders (4:11) to do this for the saints.
What is equip them for the work of ministry?
“Be angry and do not sin” points to this danger if anger lingers.
What is giving the devil a foothold?
— God can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine.
What is Ephesians 3:20?
Through Jesus’ blood we receive these two gifts that address guilt and debt.
What are redemption and forgiveness?
God’s plan is to unite all things in Him in this verse.
What is Ephesians 1:10?
Three images for the church in 2:19–22 (pick two to score).
What are fellow citizens, God’s household, holy temple/dwelling?
Our words should do this, “giving grace to those who hear.”
What is build up/edify?
— Put off the old self; be made new and put on the new self.
What is Ephesians 4:22-24?
After grace saves us, God calls us this—created for good works He prepared.
What is His workmanship (poiēma)?
Two works of the Spirit that secure our future hope (vv. 13–14).
What are sealing us and being the guarantee/down payment?
The goal of equipping (4:12–16): unity of the faith and this spiritual milestone.
What is maturity (the fullness of Christ)?
This happens when we ignore His leading and embrace sin (v. 30
What is grieving the Holy Spirit?