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Ephesians 12-21
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Bible Studies
Undergraduate 2
10/15/2011

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On what Jewish holiday was the kingdom/church established?
Definition
Pentacost
Term
Identify six ways by which the "church" and the "kingdom" are shown to be referring to the same people?
Definition

1) christ is the head of the church and king of the kingdom

2) word of God is the law of kingdom

3) members of the church & citizens of the kingdom are the same people

4) purchase price same

5) entrance requirments are the same for the church &  the kingdom

6) Jesus instituted the Lord's supper for His kingdom; it is observed in the church

Term
what is the basic idea when the word "kingdom" is used? What is the basica idea when the word "church" is used?
Definition

kingdom- government

church- assembly

Term
what term do millenialists use to refer to the "church age" when they use the figure of the "prophetic clock"?
Definition
historical parenthesis
Term
what kind of kingdom does premillenialism expect?
Definition
an earthly, physical kindom or literal kingdom
Term
what three specific prophies did we say are fullfilled in acts 2?
Definition

isaiah 2

joel 2

daniel 2

Term
what are the four special characteristics of kingdom prophecies we discussed?
Definition

1) supernatural knowledge

2) total unity

3) complete accuracy

4) divine purpose

Term

What are the other four guidlines to understanding prophecies that was discussed in class?

Definition

1) if a prophecy is interpreted in Scripture, that interpretation must be respected & accepted

2) prophetic statements do not contradict each other or biblical teachings.Any biblical truth harmonizes w/ all other biblical truths.

3)if prophetic statements declare the time of their fullfullment, they must come to pass at the time.

4) the context of the passage including the time frame, historical backround, subject matter, etc., must be considered

Term
what are the two types of prophetic fullfillment?
Definition

1)Conditional ("if" clauses)

2) unconditional (not dependant on actions of ones to whome promised)

Term
From Vines determine what "dispensation" means in ephesians 3:2?
Definition
of the grace of God given him as a stewardship, in regar to the same "mystery"
Term
From Vines, define a "mystery" (as in Eph.3:3-4)
Definition
Being outside the range of natural apprehension can be made known only by a time appointed by God and to those illuminated by His spirit.
Term
What does Dr. Caldwell say in the commentary is involved in understanding the Bible (ephesians 3:4)?
Definition
reading the revelation of God, motive to learn God
Term
How does Dr. Caldwell say in the commentary the wisdom of God is known through the church?
Definition
they see God's prudence & wisdom shown in His design of bringing together believers into one body in Christ
Term
How did God make known His mystery to Paul?
Definition
his stewardship
Term
who precisely revealed the mystery to Paul?
Definition
Holy Spirit
Term
how may we understand the mystery?
Definition
having the proper motive & attitude, respect inherent authority, accept rules of study
Term
When was the mystery not made known to men?
Definition
other ages
Term
what did the mystery say the Gentiles would be made in Christ?
Definition
fellow heirs, of the same body & partakers of His promise in Christ
Term
According to what is the mystery made known (3:10-11)
Definition
according to the eternal purpose & the manifold of God's wisdom
Term
When would God return some israelites to their land?
Definition
70 years
Term
what did God call that small group?
Definition
remnant
Term
under what conditions would he return this small group?
Definition
must keep the law of moses
Term
According to Galatians 3:16, who was the "seed" promised to Abraham?
Definition
Christ is the "seed" of baptism, & all faithful Christians
Term
For whom was the spiritual blessing? who would recieve it?
Definition
Abraham, & all the faitful in Christ
Term
Is the "seed" promised in the blessing singular or plural?
Definition
singular
Term
What spiritual quality makes us like Abraham and thus his children?
Definition
faith
Term
is the seed promise a spiritual blessing or physical blessing?
Definition
spiritual
Term
what does the spiritual blessing involves first (involving our sins)?
Definition
forgiveness of our sins
Term
what does the spiritual bless involve next (involving our relationship to God)?
Definition
we are a child of God
Term
Identify the dates & events with a star by them
Definition

1) promises to abraham (2050 B.C.)

2) exodus from egypt/ law of moses at Sinai (1445 B.C.)

3) david became king (1010 B.C.)

4) Division of kingdom (israel & judah) ( 931 B.C.)

5) fall of samaria (norther kingdom fell) ( 721B.C.)

6) Destruction of Jerusalem & the temple (586 B.C.)

Term
where in the bible do you locate the promises to Abraham (book, chapter, & verses)?
Definition
Genesis 12: 1-3
Term
what is a covenant?
Definition
an agreement between two parties w/ promises & conditions
Term
What are the two signs (one national, one personal) of the convenant w/ israel?
Definition

personal- circumcision

national- the sabbath day

Term
what was the unconditional and what was the conditional about the land promise to abraham?
Definition

unconditional- reception

conditional- retention

Term
with what place may we identify the fulfillment of the nation promise to abraham?
Definition
israel
Term
under what israelite leader was the land promise fulfilled?
Definition
joshua
Term
Were the promises recieved  through the law?
Definition
no
Term
how long would the israelites be in captivity before being returned to the land?
Definition
70 years
Term
what is a remnant?
Definition
a peice of something that is left over when teh bulk of it is taken  away
Term
for what four things does paul pray for christians (one each in verses 16,17,18, 19)?
Definition

1) inner strength (16)

2) spiritually stability (17)

3) understanding (18)

4) duvine fullness (19)

Term
where did paul pray that Christ would dwell?
Definition
dwell in our hearts
Term
how would christ dwell there?
Definition
through faith
Term
which persons of Deity dwell in our hearts as Christians?
Definition
each person in deity dwells in us
Term
what does "indwelling" mean according to Dr. Caldwell?
Definition
relationship based on communication, love & mutual response. involves shared influence, communion, listening, responding, intimate fellowship w/ the divine father, Son & holy spirit
Term
In what should we be rooted and grounded?
Definition
love
Term
With what does Paul say christians should be filled?
Definition
fullness of God
Term
Who should recieve glory?
Definition
God
Term
What does Paul say God is able to do?
Definition
exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think
Term
who should recieve glory?
Definition
God
Term
How long should the glory be recieved, according to paul? 
Definition
forever & ever
Term
What does Vine say that mercy (eleos) assumes?
Definition
the need and resources to meet the need
Term
What does Dr. Caldwell in his commentary say that "saving faith involves" (eph. 2:8)
Definition
conviction supported by compliance
Term
define mercy
Definition
compassionately granting relief fror the consequences of our condition. God is giving us what we do not deserve
Term
define grace
Definition
relieveing guilt by providing underserved blessing. God not giving us what we do derve.
Term
What word technically refers to relief from the consequences of sin? what word refers to relief from the guilt of sin?
Definition
mercy, grace
Term
define "love" (agape)
Definition
"active good will which seeks to meet the needs of its object."
Term
what is the real cause of salvation? (2:8) what is the channel through which the believer recieves grace? (2:8)
Definition
grace, through faith we are granted
Term
for what are we created? (2:10)
Definition
created in christ jesus for good works
Term
what does teh docrtine of "limited atonement" mean?
Definition
christ only died for the elect
Term
what does the doctrine of "irresistible grace" mean?
Definition
cannot oppise succussfully or stop, unmerited favor.
Term
Paul says that teh ephesians had formerly been "dead". What had made them dead?
Definition
their trespasses
Term
what is "death"?
Definition
separation
Term
define "sin"
Definition
to miss the mark or the target to offend God
Term
define "trespass"
Definition
to fall aside, a false step, blunder
Term
How does paul describe who the "prince of the power of the air" is (eph 2:2) ?
Definition
the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience
Term
When paul says that we were "by nature" children of wrath, what does Dr. Caldwell say "by nature" mean?
Definition
genetic/ hereditary traits
Term
What does "depravity" mean?
Definition
corruption
Term
to what human being(s) did calvin trace all sins?
Definition
adam & eve
Term
What did calvin say causes sin in each of us?
Definition
utterly disposed and inclined to sin
Term
What did calvin say regenerates some?
Definition
holy spirit
Term
according to Paul's statement (eph.2:11), what did the jews call the gentiles?
Definition
"uncircumcision"
Term
Before obeying the Gospel what was the condition of the Gentiles?
Definition
Christless, stateless, homeless, Godless
Term
By what are the Gentiles who once were "far off" are "made near" (eph 2:13) ?
Definition
by the blood of Christ
Term
When Christ became our peace, what did he break down? When Christ abolished the "law of commandments," what did he create instead?
Definition
the barrier of the dividing wall, peace
Term
In what does Christ wants to reconcile all to God?
Definition
in one body to God
Term
Gentile Christians are no longer identified as what? What does paul say is true of Gentile Christians?
Definition
strangers or aliens, but are fellow citizens w/ the saints & are God's household
Term
Christians are built on the foundation of what?
Definition
the foundation of the apostles & prophets
Term
who is the chief cornerstone?
Definition
Christ Jesus himself
Term
the whole building grows up into what?
Definition
a holy temple in the Lord
Term
the saved are built together to become what?
Definition
dwelling of God in the spirit
Term
What does the word "throne" stand for symbolically?
Definition
the emblem of one's right to govern
Term
In what time period does the Bible say Jesus is to rule in His kingdom?
Definition
now
Term
When Daniel (chapter 7) refers to Christ "coming to the ancient of days," what "coming" is he talking about?
Definition
nature of teh kingdom, nature of the king
Term
What israelite kings house would be secure on God's throne?
Definition
davids house
Term
Who would be the last king to rule on that kings throne?
Definition
Jesus
Term
the promises to what jewish patriarch would be fulfilled through the throne of that king?
Definition
Moses
Term
What other king did we show from the scripture sat on "God's" throne?
Definition
Solomon
Term
Where is the rule of Christ taking place?
Definition
at God's right hand
Term
what two offices does christ occupy on His throne?
Definition
priest & king
Term
What prophet foretold that dual-rule?
Definition
zechariah
Term
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Definition
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Definition
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