Ephesians Study

Some assert Paul wrote the Book of Ephesians when he was a prisoner in the city of Rome. It's also said that because of his afflictions, Paul had the greatest relish and appreciation of the things of God.

Chapter 1

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• Who wrote the epistle of Ephesians and to whom was it written?

• Paul describes himself as an Apostle. According to your favorite Bible Dictionary, what is an Apostle? To whom was Paul an Apostle?

• If you were writing a letter to other Christians who attend another church how would you describe yourself?

• From verses 3 through 12, cite three verses where Paul says God made a decision about you before you made a decision about Him.

Chapter 2

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• Ephesians Chapter 2 starts off with the words "And you" or “As for you…” in the NIV, which signifies a shift in focus or a comparison with the previous topic.

• To what or whom are the sinners dead in their sins being compared?

• Who is the ruler of the kingdom of the air?

• From the first three verses of Ephesians Chapter 2, describe 3 things that sinners follow.

Chapter 3

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• this chapter starts with the words “For this cause. . .”  To what is Paul referring?

• Paul’s words “For this cause. . .” is followed by a parenthetical phase which starts with the word “if.”  Where does the phrase stop?

• What's the theme or purpose of the parenthetical phrase?

• Why do you think God kept his plan for the Gentiles hidden?

• Why would Paul’s suffering “for you” (verse 13) be for the glory of the Ephesian believers?

Chapter 4

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• Describe the two results or benefits of spiritual maturity provided in verses 14 and 15 of Ephesians Chapter 4.What are the two aspects of Christian doctrine that Paul contrasts in verses 4 through 13?

• What does it mean when it states that Jesus “led captives in his train”?

• What are the 4 things Paul exhorts the Ephesians to do in verses 1-3?

• List the seven reasons for Paul’s call to unity in verse 3 that are provided in verses 4-6.

Chapter 5

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• Verse 1 of Ephesians Chapter 5 tells us to be imitators of God. How are we to imitate God? Who is our model?

• How are we What 2 reasons does Paul give for Christians to not have these six things in their lives?to live our lives according to Ephesians Chapter 5, verses 2, 8 and 15?

• What are the six things Christians should not have in their lives according to verses 3 and 4 of Ephesians Chapter 5?

• What is meant by the phrase “In this same way. . .” in verse 28? What's the way that it's referenced?

Chapter 6

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• Read verse one. Exactly how are the Philippians to stand and what is the “therefore” there for?

• Paul says in Philippians chapter 4 verse 12 that he has learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. What is that secret?

• How does not being content with our situation work against us and against our relationship with God?

• o you think Paul experienced God’s peace that surpasses all understanding that he speaks about in verse 7? Why or why not?

• What peace do Christians enjoy that

unbelievers do not?