General
To which church was the Ephesian letter written? (Hint: church in _______)
church in Ephesus
Fill in the blank:
"For by _______ you have been saved through _______. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,"
Ephesians 2:8
"For by GRACE you have been saved through FAITH. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,"
Ephesians 2:8
What is a characteristic of the new self?
What is a characteristic of the old self?
Up to Nathan
What relationships does Paul address in chapters 5 & 6?
Marriage, Children and Parents, Bondservants and Masters (work)
Who is the enemy according to chapter 6? (Bonus: What is it not?)
Satan and the spiritual forces of evil
Bonus: flesh and blood
How many chapters are in Ephesians?
6
Fill in the blank:
"For we are his _______________, created in Christ Jesus for ________ ________, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
Ephesians 2:10
"For we are his WORKMANSHIP (MASTERPIECE), created in Christ Jesus for GOOD WORKS, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
Ephesians 2:10
Fill in the blank:
"Now to him who is able to do far more __________ than all the we ask or ________, according to the power at work within us,"
Ephesians 3:20
"Now to him who is able to do far more ABUNDANTLY (IMMEASURABLY) than all the we ask or THINK, according to the power at work within us,"
Ephesians 3:20
What does "holy" mean?
Set apart
What is the only offensive tool listed in the armor of God?
Sword of the Spirit = the Word of God
Who wrote Ephesians? (Bonus: where was this person living when he/she wrote it?)
Paul
Bonus: in prison
What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our guarantee of our inheritance?
God gives us the Holy Spirit as a promise we are His and He is coming back for us. Like a downpayment.
In Ephesians 3, Paul kneels in prayer. What is the benefit of kneeling in prayer?
It is a sign of deep and intense emotion and sincerity for what he was praying about.
It also communicates respect and adoration for God.
What relationship does Paul compare marriage to?
Christ and the church
What is the calling for dad's in this chapter? (twofold answer)
To not provoke their children to anger but raise them in the instruction of the Lord.
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What does it mean to be sealed with the Holy Spirit?
He keeps salvation in us much like a seal keeps a letter inside an envelope.
As a kings seal is his stamp of approval, God's Spirit is His stamp that we are His.
Bonus: What is a Gentile?
What does Paul call husbands to be in a marriage?
What does Paul call wives to do in a marriage?
Wife: Submit as to the Lord
Tying in Ephesians 5:1, what is the key to our relationships that Paul teaches about in chapter 5 & 6?
(Hint: as to ____, in the _____ is taught in all teachings)
Be like Jesus in those relationships. We abide by these teachings because Jesus is who He is.
What is one teaching you remember from the entire book of Ephesians? (Please include a chapter reference)
Up to Nathan
What is the biblical view of predestination according to to chapter 1?
God predestines His people (Christians) to go to Heaven. We have the free will to choose if we want to be a part of that group or not.
What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit?
When we disobey the truth that He brought to us, it causes him to experience extreme sadness and emotional distress.
Be imitators of God
List the entire armor of God
(Example: ________ of _________)
Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness, Shoes of Peace, Shield of Faith, Helmet of Salvation, Sword of the Spirit