Ephesians 3
Ephesians 3:17, where should Christ dwell in our hearts?
In our hearts through faith.
Where did Paul get his doctrine from? (Verse 3)
It was made known to him by revelation
Did Paul consider himself worthy of the ministry he was given? (Verses 7-8)
No. It was given to him as a gift, by God's grace and power.
What resources does God have with which to bless us? (Verse 16)
'The riches of his glory'
Ephesians 4:26, what emotion are believers cautioned about not letting the sun go down on?
Anger
What is the main theme of Ephesians chapter 3?
The mystery of Christ revealed to the Gentiles
What did Paul say was revealed to him? (Verses 3-4)
The mystery of Christ
Ephesians 4:1, what does Paul call himself?
The prisoner of the Lord
What does Ephesian 4:3 encourage us to keep?
The unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace
Ephesians 4:30, what does the Holy Spirit do to believers as a seal?
Seals believers for the day of redemption
Ephesians 3 talks about the love of Christ being wider than what?
Wider than the heavens
What other expression did Paul use for the 'mystery' of Christ? (Verses 8-9)
The 'unsearchable riches' of Christ.
What should the body of Christ aspire to and achieve? (Verse 13).
Ephesians 4:7, each believer receives grace according to the measure of what?
The measure of Christ’s gift.
Ephesians 4:11, some believers are given the special abilities of apostles, prophets, evangelists. What are the other two?
According to Ephesians 3:6, what is the Gentiles’ part in the promise of Christ?
They are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise.
What does our faith in Christ give us?
Boldness and access [to God] with confidence
In contrast to the false teaching, what do genuine ministers do? (Verse 15)
Speak the truth in love
Ephesians 4:15, what are we encouraged to speak to one another?
The truth in love
to Ephesians 4:30, believers are warned not to do this to the Holy Spirit.
Grieve the Holy Spirit
In Ephesians 3, through whom do believers have access to the father?
Through Jesus Christ our Lord?
How does Christ dwell in the Christian's heart? (Verse 17)
Through our faith
Where does renewal take place? (Verse 23)
'In the spirit of your mind'
Ephesians 4:32 teaches believers to be kind to one another and forgiving, modeling their actions after whom?
God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:22 instructs us to put off the old self, which is corrupted by deceitful desires. What should we put on in its place?
Put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.