Chapter 1
Fill in the blank. For he chose us in him _____ the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.
After/Before
Who broke the wall that separates people from God?
Jesus
In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and __________.
confidence/humility
confidence
Be completely humble and_____; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
gentle/kind
gentle
How are children called to treat their parents?
honor them
Where was Ephesians written to?
Ephesus
How did paul say the ephesians had been saved?
By grace
This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of _______ body/ies
one
But to each one of us _____ has been given as Christ apportioned it.
grace
What does Ephesians describe as the first commandment with promise?
Honor your father and mother
Who was Paul continuously giving thanks to God for?
people of ephesus
What is God rich in, according to Ephesians 2?
Mercy
Through what way will Christ dwell in our hearts?
faith
Paul advises believers to 'put off' the old self and 'put on' this, which is created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
New Self
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of _____.
love
What is one way have have redemption in God?
his blood, the forgiveness of sins
What was the relationship between the Jews and Gentiles at the time the letter to the Ephesians was written?
Jews and Gentiles was typically one of tension and separation
What is Paul praying for in Ephesians 3:14-19?
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
Paul describes this concept as the goal of the church, where believers work together in unity to grow into spiritual maturity, measured by the fullness of Christ.
Unity in the body of Christ
How does Ephesians say husbands should love their wives?
As christ loved the church
What is redemption?
the deliverance of Christians from sin and its consequences through Jesus Christ's death on the cross
What analogy does Paul use to describe new believers that have come to the faith in verses 19-22?
That we are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household
In Ephesians 3:7-9, how does Paul describe himself?
He describes himself as a servant and less than the least of all the Lord’s people.
Paul warns against letting this negative emotion linger, saying, 'Do not let the sun go down while you are still' feeling this way
anger
Name three of the six parts of the armor of God. Be specific. -
Belt of truth/breastplate of righteousness/shoes with the preparation of the gospel of peace/shield of faith/helmet of salvation/sword of the spirit