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According to Ephesians 1:1, who was Paul an apostle of?
Jesus Christ.
According to Ephesians 1:1, according to what was Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ?
The will of God.
According to Ephesians 1:1, who was Paul writing to in Ephesus?
The saints.
According to Ephesians 1:1, what did Paul consider the saints in Ephesus to be in Christ Jesus?
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According to Ephesians 1:2, what two things does Paul say come from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ?
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Blessed be the ___ and ___ of our ___ Jesus Christ.
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According to Ephesians 1:3, what has the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ done in the heavenly places?
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According to Ephesians 1:4, Jesus chose us in Him before when?
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According to Ephesians 1:4, Jesus chose us that we should be these two things before Him in love.
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According to Ephesians 1:5, Jesus Christ predestined us to what?
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To the ___ of the ___ of His ___, by which He made us ___ in the Beloved.
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According to Ephesians 1:7, what two things do we have in Christ, through His blood?
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According to Ephesians 1:7, according to what do we have redemption through Christ's blood and the forgiveness of sins?
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According to Ephesians 1:8, Christ made the riches of His grace abound toward us how?
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According to Ephesians 1:9, what does Christ make known to us?
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According to Ephesians 1:9, Christ made known the mystery of His will according to what?
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According to Ephesians 1:10, in the ___ of the ___ of the times He might gather together in one all things in ___?
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According to Ephesians 1:10, what two places does Christ gather together in one all things?
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According to Ephesians 1:11, in Christ we have obtained what?
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According to Ephesians 1:11, we are being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to what?
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According to Ephesians 1:12, we who first trusted in Christ should be what?
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According to Ephesians 1:13, after we heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, what did you also do in Him?
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According to Ephesians 1:13, in Him you also trusted after you heard what?
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According to Ephesians 1:13, the word of truth is also called what?
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According to Ephesians 1:13, after having believed in Christ, you were sealed with what?
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According to Ephesians 1:14, the Holy Spirit of promise is the guarantee of what?
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According to Ephesians 1:14, the Holy Spirit is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of what?
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According to Ephesians 1:15, what two things does Paul say he heard about the Ephesian church?
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According to Ephesians 1:16, what does Paul say to the Ephesian church that he did not cease to give?
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According to Ephesians 1:16, where does Paul say he makes mention of the Ephesian church?
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According to Ephesians 1:17, how does Paul describe the God of our Lord Jesus Christ?
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According to Ephesians 1:17, Paul says he asks the Father of glory to give the church in Ephesus the spirit of...
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Study Notes
Overview of Ephesians Chapter 1
- Paul is identified as an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God.
- The letter is addressed to the saints in Ephesus, whom Paul regards as faithful in Christ.
Blessings and Spiritual Gifts
- Paul emphasizes grace and peace as gifts from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, is praised for blessing us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places.
Divine Choice and Predestination
- Jesus chose believers before the foundation of the world to be holy and without blame before Him in love.
- Believers are predestined for adoption as sons according to God's good pleasure.
Redemption and Forgiveness
- In Christ, believers have redemption and forgiveness of sins through His blood, reflecting the riches of His grace.
- The grace of God is extended with all wisdom and prudence, revealing the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure.
God's Plan for Unity
- In the dispensation of the fullness of times, all things will be gathered together in Christ, uniting heaven and earth.
- Believers obtain an inheritance in Christ, who operates according to the counsel of His will.
Faith and Assurance
- Those who first trusted in Christ exist to the praise of His glory.
- After hearing the word of truth and believing, believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, guaranteeing their inheritance.
Prayer and Gratitude
- Paul expresses gratitude for the Ephesian church, noting their faith in the Lord and love for all saints.
- He consistently mentions them in his prayers, asking the Father of glory for wisdom and spiritual revelation for the believers.
The Spirit of Wisdom
- Paul requests that the Father of glory grants the church the spirit of wisdom and revelation in knowledge, enhancing their understanding and relationship with Christ.
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This quiz contains flashcards focusing on key concepts from Chapter 1 of Ephesians. Participants can test their knowledge about Paul’s role as an apostle and his message to the saints in Ephesus. It's a great resource for studying the apostle's teachings and the foundational truths of Christianity.
