Background
Who wrote the book of Ephesians?
Paul
What is the word for non-Jews
Gentiles
Through Christ, all the members form one: ___
body
What is the transitional word in the beginning of this chapter?
Therefore
Paul calls us to walk in the way of _____
love
What was the name of the church?
Ephesus
What does mystery mean?
Something that was hidden but is now in the open revealed for all to see
Who revealed the mystery?
the Spirit
What is the key theme of this chapter
UNITY
Who is Christ's bride?
the Church
From where did the author write the book?
Prison
We were dead in our ________ and made alive in ______.
transgressions/sin. Christ.
Of whom does Paul say he is a prisoner?
Christ
How does chapter 4 shift from chapters 1-3?
Chapters 1-3 talk about what Jesus has done for us, Ch 4-6 talk about how we should live our lives as believers
What did Christ give himself up as?
A fragrant offering
For how long did the author stay to plant this church?
3 years
How did God create us?
Predestined for adoption into sonship
What is the mystery in CH 3?
Through the gospel, both Jews and Gentiles are saved and heirs
What kind of life does Paul urge us to live?
A life worthy of the calling we have recieved
What is the mystery described in Ch 5?
Marriage isn’t just about 2 people that love each other, it’s a picture of the relationship between Jesus and His people, the Church.
What was the goddess worshipped among all others in the city of Ephesus?
Artemis of the Ephesians
Over what, did God give Christ to be head?
The church
What is Paul's prayer?
may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.
What does paul use to describe the church and it's parts?
Paul compares the church to a body held together by supporting ligaments with Christ as the head
What is the full armor of God?
Belt of truth, Breastplate of righteousness, Gospel of peace, Shield of faith, Helmet of salvation, Sword of the Spirit (word of God)