Background
Old and New
Unity
Submission
The Armour of God
Anything Goes
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Who wrote the letter to the Ephesians?
Paul
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Before we were 'made alive in Christ' we were....
Dead in transgressions and sin
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What was one difference between Jews and Gentiles
Gentiles were uncircumcised
They were excluded from the covenant relationship God had with Israel
Separate from the Messiah
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How should wives submit to their husbands?
As the church submits to Christ
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The belt of.....
truth
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From where did Paul write his letter to the Ephesians?
From Rome, during his first imprisonment
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How long did Paul stay in Ephesus, on his 3rd missionary journey?
Almost 3 years
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How has our salvation come? By______ through ______ alone
By grace through faith alone
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What is the central message of the letter to the Ephesians?
God's plan to bring unity to all things in Christ
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Husbands are to love their wives as Christ loved the church. How do they do this?
Care for wives as if their own bodies, as they are 'one flesh'
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Feet fitted with readiness that comes from the gospel of peace means we should...
Be ready to make the gospel known to others.
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Why do believers do good works?
Because the believer is a new creation of God who seeks to be holy. Good works were already planned by God
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Where did Paul teach his afternoon session on Christianity from?
The hall of Tyrannus
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The 'new self' will speak only in ways that are good for the other person. What is 'unwholesome talk'?
Speech that would harm the other person
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Paul mentions seven fundamental truths that make up the unity of the church. Name TWO
body, Spirit, hope, Lord, faith, baptism, one God and Father of all
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Children are to obey their parents. What are fathers instructed NOT to do?
Exasperated their children
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What is the sword of the spirit?
The Word of God
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How many times does Paul refer to Christ in Eph 1:3-13
13
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According to Acts 18, which three people were responsible for bringing Christianity to Ephesus?
Priscilla, Aquila and Apollos
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Paul gives 6 practical exhortations that contrast the old and new self. Name one of the practical instructions that show the 'new self'
Telling the truth, controlling our anger, honesty at work, speaking helpfully, do not grieve the Holy Spirit, kindness and compassion
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Paul mentions 4 gifts given to enable God's people to serve each other in the church. Name TWO
apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers
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Name two instructions given to slaves
To obey , show respect, be sincere, serve wholeheartedly - not just when the master's eye is on them, act as if doing the will of God.
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Upon whom was the armour of God model?
Roman soldiers
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What did Peter O'Brien think was the central theme of Ephesians?
Cosmic reconciliation and unity are the central message of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.”
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While addressed to the Ephesians, who was the intended audience for this letter?
The churches in Asia - probably a general teaching letter for all
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What are the practical consequences of the Gentiles being separated from the life of God in
They have lost the capacity to feel shame, governed by sensuality, involved in all kinds of evil living
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By making peace between Jew and Gentile, as well as reconciling both to God, what has Christ created?
one new man out of two
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What was unusual about Paul's instructions to all members of Christian households?
He gave instructions to Husbands, fathers and masters - very unusual as they normally had complete control. Also he directly addresses wives, children and slaves - unheard of at the time
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Overall, the battle in the spiritual realms requires us to do what?
Focus on Jesus
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What does it mean to say we are living in the 'now but not yet'?
Believers already belong to the new age of light and must live like that, despite still physically living among those who belong to the present age of darkness