Ephesians
Who is the author of the letter to the Ephesians?
Paul
To whom is the letter addressed?
The Ephesians
What phrase does Paul use repeatedly to describe the believer’s spiritual position?
A) Born again
B) In Christ
C) Chosen ones
D) Saints
In Christ
What is the inheritance mentioned in Ephesians 1 primarily referring to?
A) Earthly wealth
B) Eternal life and spiritual blessings
C) A great kingdom on earth
D) Material success
B) Eternal life and spiritual blessings
Who is described as “faithful in Christ Jesus”?
A) Paul
B) The Ephesians
C) The apostles
D) The saints in Corinth
B) The Ephesians
What does Paul wish upon the Ephesians in his greeting?
A) Peace and strength
B) Grace and peace
C) Joy and truth
D) Mercy and power
B) Grace and peace
From where does every spiritual blessing come?
Heaven
What is the source of God's grace, according to verse 6?
A) Our obedience
B) The law
C) The Beloved
D) Good works
C) The Beloved
What phrase reflects God’s intentionality in choosing believers?
A) By random chance
B) According to our works
C) According to the purpose of His will
D) Through the Mosaic covenant
C) According to the purpose of His will
What did God make known to us according to verse 9?
A) The secrets of heaven
B) The mystery of His will
C) The day of judgment
D) The fall of man
B) The mystery of His will
In verse 10, what does God plan to unite in Christ?
A) The churches
B) Jew and Gentile
C) All things in heaven and on earth
D) The Old and New Covenants
C) All things in heaven and on earth
Why were believers predestined, according to verse 5?
A) To preach the gospel
B) For adoption as sons
C) To enter the Promised Land
D) To become kings and priests
B) For adoption as sons
What does Paul describe the Holy Spirit as in relation to our inheritance?
A) A deposit
B) A companion
C) A mystery
D) A messenger
A) A deposit
What does Paul say is under Christ’s feet?
A) The nations
B) All creation
C) All rule, authority, and power
D) Satan
C) All rule, authority, and power
Paul says he heard of their:
a) Worship and charity
b) Works and fasting
c) Faith in the Lord Jesus and love for all saints
d) Prayers and giving
c) Faith in the Lord Jesus and love for all saints
What does Paul do in response to hearing of their faith?
a) Sends a letter
b) Gives thanks and prays for them
c) Visits them
d) Sends Timothy
b) Gives thanks and prays for them
The phrase “in the heavenly realms” is used how many times in Ephesians 1?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
b) 2
What is “the mystery of His will” related to?
a) Salvation through works
b) Gentile inclusion in Christ
c) Unity in Christ under God's plan
d) The end times
c) Unity in Christ under God's plan
What is the purpose of our predestination?
a) To be apostles
b) To receive wealth
c) To bring praise to His glory
d) To serve as priests
c) To bring praise to His glory
Paul uses which phrase to describe believers’ identity in Christ?
a) The elect
b) The saints
c) God’s inheritance
d) New creations
c) God’s inheritance
According to the final verse, what fills everything in every way?
a) The Spirit
b) God
c) Christ
d) The church
c) Christ
What phrase in Ephesians 1:4 emphasizes God's initiative in salvation before creation?
A) "He predestined us in Christ"
B) "He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world"
C) "In love, He called us"
D) "He saved us by His grace"
B) "He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world"
What is the church called in relation to Christ in Ephesians 1:23?
His body
In Ephesians 1:6, to whom is God's glorious grace freely given?
A) To all believers
B) The one He loves (Jesus Christ)
C) To the righteous
D) To the nations
B) The one He loves (Jesus Christ)
What is lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding in Ephesians 1:8?
A) The power of the Holy Spirit
B) The riches of God’s grace
C) The fullness of Christ
D) The promise of eternal life
B) The riches of God’s grace