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Who wrote the book of Ephesians?
Paul the Apostle
What does the word "saints" mean?
One who has been set apart.
How does Paul want us to know God?
Through experience
We can’t walk in peace if we are causing ___________________.
Division
What does the name “Paul” mean in Latin?
Little
What genre of Scripture is the book of Ephesians?
Epistle
We are in the world _________________, but not of it _____________________.
physically, spiritually
What is the evidence that we are walking in grace?
Good works (bearing fruit as a response to His gift)
What is the definition of a mystery according to the New Testament?
A truth hidden by God in times past but is now revealed to His children.
Our blessings in Christ are _____________________ not ______________________.
Spiritual, material
Who is the intended audience of Ephesians?
Church of Ephesus AND Christians everywhere
What does the acronym G.R.A.C.E. stand for?
God's Riches at Christ's Expense
What two groups was Paul trying to convince to walk in peace?
What mystery did God reveal to Paul?
Uniting Jews and Gentiles into one body - the Church
The second time Paul prays it is for ____________________________, which means the ______________ of the Holy Spirit.
Enablement, power
What is the theme of the book?
The Christian's riches and responsibilities in Christ.
What has Jesus revealed to us?
God's Will
What does it mean to quench the Spirit?
To stop or hinder the work God wants to do.
What English word has the same Greek root as “dispensation”?
Economy
It is not enough to know the truth, we need to _________________ the truth.
Show
The second half of Chapter one records a _________________.
Prayer
What is the evidence that we are walking in God's will?
Bearing the fruits of the Spirit
What three tools has God equipped us with?
The Word, prayer, and suffering.
What did God intend for Paul to manage or dispense?
Good news of the Gospel
What did the Jewish people believe about Gentiles at the time Paul lived?
They had to convert to Judaism first before they could be saved.
Paul is praying for ____________________.
Wisdom
The power Paul is praying for comes only from the ____________ __________________.
Holy Spirit
How are we like Lazarus?
Called out of the grave to sit and have fellowship with Christ.
The Gentiles are now _________________________?
Fellow heirs in God's kingdom
We need to ________________ our inner man to the Spirit.
yield
Knowing God is a _____________________.
Process
How do we glorify God?
Live worthy of His calling
Jesus is the Chief ______________________.
Cornerstone
What is the definition of “manifold”?
infinitely great/wise, multi-faceted, beyond us.
What does Paul mean by “inner man”?
Our innermost being and personality
How do we access the power of God in our lives?
Faith
Chapter one describes our __________________ in Christ, while Chapter two describes our ________________ in Christ.
Possessions, Position
Give one practical way to avoid division and to walk in peace with others.
1 Thess. 5:12-24:
1. Honor your leaders in the church
2. Live in peace w/each other (no fighting)
3. Warn those that are lazy
4. Encourage those that are timid
5. Take care of the weak
6. Be patient with everyone
7. Don't get revenge
8. Always try to do good to each other
9. Always be joyful
10. Never Stop praying
11. Be thankful in all circumstances
12. Do not quench the Spirit
13. Believe the prophecies
14. Test everything that is said (Hold what is good)
15. Stay away from all kinds of evil.
How can we approach God?
Confidently
Without God, we can do _____________________, but with Him we can do ___________________.
Nothing, anything
We are in a position of _____________________.
Grace
We are to live _________ _____________ from the world.
set apart
Why was Paul a prisoner?
Rioting caused by sharing that God's salvation was also available to the Gentiles.
Why should we walk in humility?
We have done nothing and can do nothing to save ourselves.
How do we bear fruit?
Being rooted deeply in Christ
What is the difference between God’s intrinsic attributes and His relative attributes?
Intrinsic: Possesses Himself
Relative: How He relates to us
Why is it good that our works haven't saved us?
We could lose our salvation if we failed.
Trials should be counted as _________. Why?
Joy, because God has to work IN us before He can work THROUGH us.
What is the difference between grace and mercy?
Grace: Getting what we don't deserve (free salvation).
Mercy: Not getting what we do deserve (punishment).
What practice from Psalm 1:1-3 can we add to our daily life to help us walk in power?
Meditate on His Word day and night.