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| What structure was Ephesus most known for? |
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| Temple of Artemis or Diana |
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| List three other facts about Ephesus |
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Ephesus was located on the west coast of Asia Minor
It was center for magical arts
Approximately 300,000 inhabitants in Paul's day |
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| Who did Paul leave at Ephesus at the end of his second journey? |
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| did apollos preach in ephesus? |
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| how long did Paul stay there during his third journey? |
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| who started a riot while Paul was at Ephesus? |
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| Demetrius ( a silversmith) |
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| Was Paul close to the elders at Ephesus? |
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| Did Jesus ever write a letter to Ephesus? |
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| What might explain the unusual features of the Ephesian letter (no personal references, in Ephesus" missing from the earliest copies)? |
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| It was a circular letter that went to Ephesus first and then around the region |
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| Why did Paul write the letter? |
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| To counter false teaching in the area |
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| What is the theme verse for Ephesians? |
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| What is the theme for Ephesians? |
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| WE live in HEavenly Places in Christ to live out Heavenly Practices for Christ |
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| What outline of Ephesians did your teacher use? |
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• SALUTATION: A LETTER TO FAITHFUL SAINTS (1:1-2)
• THE PURPOSE OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH (1:3-3:21)
• THE PRACTICE OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH (4:1-6:20)
• THE BENEDICTION: A BLESSING OF PEACE AND COMFORT (6:21-24) |
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| List three subjects that are discuss in both Ephesians and Colossians |
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Prayer for increase in knowledge and understanding
Being raised and made alive with Christ
Singing in worship |
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| List three subjects that are discussed in Ephesians but not Colossians |
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The doxology in chapter 1
The list of ones in chapter 4
The armor of God in chapter 6 |
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| How often is the phrase “in Christ” or its equivalent found in the book? |
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| Be able to list three other theme words/phrases in the book |
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| Where are all spiritual blessings found? |
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| Does your teacher believe that God predestines individuals or groups (those in Christ)? |
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| What are some of the blessings we have "in Christ" according to Ephesians 1? |
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| Chosen, adopted, redeemed, heirs, sealed by the Spirit (be able to list 3) |
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| What is the purpose of these blessings? |
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| That we might glorify Him |
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| Paul wanted the eyes of their heart enlightened concerning what three things? |
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| Hope (calling), inheritance, power |
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| Where did Paul say Christ was seated? |
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| What did Paul say Jesus was the head of? |
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| What are the two “before and after” pictures in Ephesians 2? |
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Individual Christians
Gentile Christians |
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| What were all individuals before they came to Christ? |
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| What did God do because of his great love? |
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| Raised us, made us alive, seated us with Christ |
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| At baptism (Col. 2:12-13) |
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| What were we created for? |
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| Why were the Gentiles without hope? |
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| What did Jesus symbolically break down that separated Jews/Gentiles? |
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| Paul says that the Jews and Gentiles have now been built together into what? |
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| How did Paul view himself? |
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| As least among the saints |
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| What mystery did Paul reveal? |
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| The Gentiles are fellow heirs with the Jews |
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| Paul said the church makes the wisdom of God known to rulers and powers in what place? |
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| Paul prayed that Christ would dwell where? |
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| He also wanted them to know the measurements for what? |
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| What is ironic about this request? |
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| God is able to do more than what? |
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| List the five uses of walk in Ephesians: |
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• Walk in good works (2:10)
• Walk worthy (4:1)
• Walk not as Gentiles (4:17)
• Walk in love (5:2)
• Walk in the light (5:8)
• Walk as the wise (5:15) |
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| Paul wants to endeavor to keep the _______ of the Spirit in Ephesians 4. |
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| What are the “ones” of Ephesians 4? |
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| one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God |
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| What positions of leadership did Christ give to the church? |
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| Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers |
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| What are the goals of their work? |
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| Unity, Maturity, Ministry |
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| As Paul described the new spiritual clothing the Christians should wear, what three “w’s” did he focus on? |
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| Their WORDS, WORK, WARMTH |
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| Who does Paul say we need to imitate? |
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| What does Paul say happens to evil when it is exposed to the light? |
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| It becomes visible and light |
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| What did Paul say we need to make the most of? |
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| Instead of being filled with wine, Paul said we should be filled with what? |
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| Who do we speak to when we sing? |
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| Where does Paul say our singing should come from? |
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| What kinds of songs are we to sing? |
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| Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual songs |
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| Did the early Christians sing with instruments? |
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| Is giving thanks important to Paul in Ephesians? |
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| What are the responsibilities of wives to husbands? |
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| What are the responsibilities of husbands to wives? |
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| Who teaches us how to fill these roles? |
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What does Paul ask the following individuals to do?
Children, Fathers, Slaves, Masters |
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| Children: Obey and Honor Fathers: Bring children up in the Lord (without provoking) Slaves: Be obedient and sincere Masters: Respond in kind without threatening |
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| Why do we do these things? |
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Belt of truth
Breastplate of Righteousness
Shoes of the Gospel
Shield of Faith
Helmet of Salvation
Sword of the Spirit |
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| What are the two additional things Paul says Christian warriors should do? |
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| Who was going to give the brethren an update on Paul’s condition? |
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| What kind of love are we to have for Jesus? |
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