Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace
Eph 1:13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
Eph 2:4-5 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions–it is by grace you have been saved.
Eph 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– not by works, so that no one can boast.
Eph 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.
Eph 2:19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household,
Eph 3:16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
Eph 3:19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Eph 4:4-6 There is one body and one Spirit–just as you were called to one hope when you were called– one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Eph 4:22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;
Eph 4:24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Eph 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Eph 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Eph 5:1-2 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Eph 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light
Eph 5:10 and find out what pleases the Lord.
Eph 5:17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
Eph 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Eph 6:11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
Eph 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians
Introduction
1.
1:1 How does Paul refer to himself? As an apostle of Christ Jesus
2.
1:2 Who is our Lord? Jesus Christ
Spiritual Blessings in Christ
3.
1:3 Where had God blessed us? In the heavenly realms
4.
1:6 Because of God’s pleasure and will, what
has He freely given us? His
glorious grace
5.
1:8 How did God lavish His grace on us? With all wisdom and understanding
6.
1:12 What are we, who were the first to hope in
Christ, the praise of? His
glory
7.
1:13 If we believe, what is the seal that we
are marked with? The promised
Holy Spirit
8.
1:14 How long will the Holy Spirit be the
deposit of our inheritance? Until
the redemption of those who are God’s possession
Thanksgiving and Prayer
9.
1:15 How long has Paul been giving thanks for
the saints in
10.
1:16 Why does Paul ask God that the Ephesians
be given the Spirit of wisdom and revelation? So that they may know Him better
11.
1:18 What three things will happen when the
eyes of the Ephesians’ hearts are enlightened? They will know the hope which
God has called them, they will know the riches of God’s glorious
inheritance, and they will know God’s great power
12.
1:21 What five things did God seat Christ far
above? All rule, authority,
power, dominion, and every title that can be given
13.
1:23 What is the fullness of the church? The fullness of Him who fills
everything in every way
Made Alive in Christ
14.
2:1 What were we dead in? Our transgressions and sins
15.
2:3 When we lived, gratifying the cravings
of our sinful nature, what did we follow?
Its desires and thoughts
16.
2:5 Who did God make us alive in? Christ
17.
2:6 After raising us up with Christ, what
did God do to us? He seated us
with Christ in the heavenly realms
18.
2:8 What is the gift from God? Salvation
19.
2:10 What did God, in advance, prepare us to
do? Good works
One in Christ
20.
2:11 Who were the Gentiles called,
“uncircumcised” by? Those who
call themselves “the circumcision”
21.
2:13 In Christ Jesus, what were the Gentiles
brought near through? The blood
of Christ
22.
2:15 How did Christ Jesus destroy the
barrier? By abolishing, in His
flesh, the law with its commandments and regulations
23.
2:17 When Christ came, what did He preach? Peace
24.
2:18 Through Christ, what do we have access
to? The Father by one Spirit
25.
2:19 Since we are no longer any foreigners and
aliens, what are we now? Fellow
citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household
26.
2:21 What does God’s household rise to
become? A holy temple in the
Lord
Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles
27.
3:1 Why does Paul say that he is a
prisoner? For the sake of you
Gentiles
28.
3:4 By reading this letter, what will the
Ephesians be able to understand? Paul’s
insight into the mystery of Christ
29.
3:6 What is the mystery of Christ? Through the gospel the Gentiles are
heirs together with
30.
3:8 Why was God’s grace given to Paul? To preach to the Gentiles the
unsearchable riches of Christ
31.
3:10 Who will make known the wisdom of God, to
the rulers and authorities? The
church
32.
3:12 In Christ, how may we approach God? With freedom and confidence
A Prayer for the Ephesians
33.
3:14 Who does Paul kneel before? The Father
34.
3:17 What are we to be rooted and established
in? Love
35.
3:18 What does Paul pray, that the Ephesians
may have the power to grasp? How
wide, long, high, and deep is the love of Christ
36.
3:21 What two things is God to be given glory
throughout all generations? The
church and Christ Jesus
Unity in the Body of Christ
37.
4:1 What sort of life does Paul urge the
Ephesians to live? One worthy
of the calling they have received
38.
4:3 How are we to keep the unity of the
Spirit? Through the bond of
peace
39.
4:6 Who is over all and through all and in
all? God the Father
40.
4:10 When Christ ascended, how high did He
ascend? Higher than all the
heavens
41.
4:11 To prepare God’s people for works of
service, what five type of people did Christ appoint? Apostles, prophets, evangelists,
pastors, and teachers
42.
4:14 When we are infants, what are we tossed
back and forth by? Waves
43.
4:15 If we speak the truth in love, what will
we grow up in? Him, who is the
Head, Christ
Living as Children of Light
44.
4:17 Who lives in the futility of their
thinking? Gentiles
45.
4:18 Why are the Gentiles darkened in their
understanding and separated from the life of God? Because of the ignorance that is in
them
46.
4:21 What were the Ephesians taught in
accordance with? The truth that
is in Jesus
47.
4:24 What is our new self to be like God
in? True righteousness and
holiness
48.
4:27 Who are we not to give a foothold to? The devil
49.
4:29 Why are we to build up others according to
their needs? So it may benefit
those who listen
50.
4:32 Who are we to be kind and compassionate
to? One another
51.
5:3 What three things are improper for God’s
holy people? Sexual immorality,
any kind of impurity, and greed
52.
5:6 Who does God’s wrath come on? Those who are disobedient
53.
5:9 What does the fruit of the light consist
of? Goodness, righteousness,
and truth
54.
5:11 What are we to do, with the fruitless
deeds of darkness? Expose them
55.
5:14 What two things is the sleeper supposed to
do? Wake up, and rise from the
dead
56.
5:16 Why are we to make the most of every
opportunity? Because the days
are evil
57.
5:19 How are we to speak to one another? With psalms, hymns, and spiritual
songs
58.
5:21 What are we to do, out of reverence for
Christ? Submit to one another
Wives and Husbands
59.
5:22 How are wives to submit themselves to
their husbands? As to the Lord
60.
5:25 What are husbands to do, to their
wives? Love them
61.
5:26 How does Christ cleanse the church? He washes her with water through the
word
62.
5:27 What sort of church does not have a stain,
wrinkle, or any other blemish? A
radiant church
63.
5:29 Because we love our own body, what do we
do for it? Feeds it and cares
for it
64.
5:32 What is the profound mystery that Paul is
talking about? Christ and the
church
Children and Parents
65.
6:3 If you honor your father and mother,
what are you promised? It may
go well with you and you may enjoy long life
66.
6:4 Instead of exasperating their children,
what are fathers to do? Bring
them up in the training and instruction of the Lord
Slaves and Masters
67.
6:5 How are slaves to obey their earthly
masters? With respect, fear,
and sincerity of heart
68.
6:7 Why are slaves to serve
wholeheartedly? As if they were
serving the Lord and not men
69.
6:9 Where is the Master of both the slaves
and the masters? In heaven
The Armor of God
70.
6:11 Why are we to put on the full armor of
God? So that we can take our
stand against the devil’s schemes
71.
6:14 What is the belt, that is buckled around
our waist? The belt of truth
72.
6:14 What is the breastplate that we wear? The breastplate of righteousness
73.
6:15 What are our feet fitted with? The readiness that comes from the
gospel of peace
74.
6:16 Which shield are we to take up? The shield of faith
75.
6:16 Why are we to take up the shield of
faith? To extinguish all the
flaming arrows of the evil one
76.
6:17 What is our helmet? Salvation
77.
6:17 Which sword do we carry? The sword of the Spirit (the word of
God)
78.
6:19 How does Paul want to make known, the
mystery of the gospel? Fearlessly
Final Greetings
79.
6:21 Who is the dear brother and faithful
servant of the Lord that Paul sent to the Ephesians? Tychicus
80.
6:22 Other than telling the Ephesians how Paul
is doing and what he is doing, why else was Tychicus sent to
81.
6:24 Who does Paul send grace to? All who love our Lord Jesus Christ