CHAPTER 1
What does Paul call the believers in Ephesus?
God's holy people, Faithful followers in Christ Jesus
In verse 1, Apostle Paul says "we were dead in our ............ and ............ before we came to know Christ Jesus.
transgressions and sins
What is the mysterious plan of God that was revealed to Apostle Paul?
Because of the gospel, both Jews and Gentiles are heirs and share together in the promise in Christ Jesus
How did Paul urge or encouraged the believers to live? vs 1
To live a life worthy of the calling they have received
What are we supposed to do as dearly loved children of God?
Follow God's example and walk in the way of love .
What is the promise given to children who obey their parents in the Lord?
It will go well with them and they may live long on earth
According to verse 3, what has God blessed us with?
Every spiritual blessings in the heavenly realm
Why did God make us alive in Christ Jesus
Because of his great love for us
Because he is rich in mercy
What was God's purpose or intent when he kept his mysterious plan a secret from the beginning ?
that through the Church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realm
What was Paul's advice to believers regarding dealing with each other's fault?
To be patient with each other
to make allowance for each other's faults
According to verses 3-4, there must not be a hint of these sinful behaviors among God's holy people. Mention 3
impurity
greed
sexual immorality
obscenity
coarse joking
foolish talking
Why are slaves and masters admonished to treat each other well?
Because they both have a heavenly master in whom there is no favoritism
Why did God adopt (choose) us to be his children? vs 5
It was his will and it gave him pleasure
We are saved by ............ through .............( vs 8)
grace through faith
What prayers did Apostle Paul make for the believers? That they may .......
be strengthened with power through the Spirit on their inner being.
that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith rooted and established in love.
According to verse 3, what did Paul encourage the believers to strive for?
To keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace
What are we supposed to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness?
Have nothing to do with them
Expose them
How can believers stand against the devil's schemes?
By putting on the full armor of God
Apostle Paul tells us in verse 7 that we have redemption through the blood of Jesus. What does it mean to be redeemed?
Jesus paid the price to set us free from our sins.
Why can't we do anything to gain our salvation?
So that no one can boast about it.
Paul's prayer for the Ephesian was that they will understand how .................. the love of Christ is.
how wide, long, high and deep
Mention any 3 of the grace gifts Christ gave to the church.
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Pastors
Teachers
Complete the verse: Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead......... (vs 18)
be filled with the Spirit
As believers our struggles is not against flesh and blood but against............
rulers, authorities, powers of this dark world, spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms
Why is it important that we were marked with a seal?
To show we belong to God and are protected by the Holy Spirit.
Why did God create us anew in Christ Jesus?
So we can do the good works , which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Why dis apostle Paul encourage believers to not lose heart while he suffered?
Because his suffering was for the glory of the church
What was the purpose of the grace gifts Christ gave to the church?
To equip his people for work of service, and build up the body of Christ
What are believers supposed to do out of reverence for Christ?
submit to one another
Name 3 of the armor of God
Belt of truth
Breastplate of righteousness
Shield of faith
Readiness that comes with the gospel of peace
Helmet of salvation
Sword of the Spirit
What kind of power is available to believers according to Paul ?
The same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead.
In Christ Jesus we who were far away have been brought near by ............... of ..............
blood of Jesus Christ
In whom did God accomplish his eternal purpose?
Jesus Christ
In what way can believers let go of their old corrupt ways of living?
By renewing our thoughts and putting on the new self of righteousness holiness God has given
The husband is the head of the wife as ............. is the .......... of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.
Christ , head
What should your feet be fitted with making them ready?
The gospel of peace
What did Paul ask the glorious Father to give to the Ephesian church ?
The Spirit of wisdom and revelation
Believers are members of God's household being built on the foundations of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus himself as the ................ ..................
chief cornerstone
How are we able to approach God freely and confidently ?
through faith in Christ our Lord
In the course of our daily lives, mention 3 ways we can avoid bringing sorrow to the Holy Spirit? (vs 25-32)
Avoid bitterness
Avoid rage and anger
Avoid telling lies
Avoid stealing
Be kind and compassionate to one another
forgive each other
Apostle Paul in verse 33 encourages husbands to ......... their wives and wives to .......... their husbands.
love , respect
What was Paul's prayer request to the Ephesian believers according to verse 19?
That words may be given him so that he can fearlessly make known the mystery the gospel