12 Questions
What is the reason that God made us alive with Christ according to the passage?
Out of His great love and mercy
What were people described as being before God made them alive with Christ?
Dead in their transgressions and sins
According to the passage, what did people follow when they lived in their transgressions and sins?
The ruler of the kingdom of the air
What is emphasized in the passage as the source of being saved?
God's grace through faith
According to the passage, why did God raise us up with Christ?
To demonstrate kindness
What is highlighted as the reason that no one can boast about their salvation in the passage?
Because it is a gift from God
What term was used to refer to the Gentiles who were considered 'uncircumcised' by the Jewish people?
The alienated ones
According to the passage, what brought the Gentiles closer to Christ?
The blood of Christ
What did Christ do to make the two groups one and remove the barrier of hostility between them?
Destroyed the dividing wall of hostility
What did Christ's purpose involve according to the passage?
To reconcile both groups to God
In the text, what foundation is mentioned as being built on by God's people?
Apostles and prophets
According to the passage, what is being built together in Christ to become a dwelling for God?
A holy temple in the Lord
Study Notes
Human Condition Before Christ
- Humanity was dead in transgressions and sins, following the ways of the world and the ruler of the kingdom of the air.
- People lived according to their fleshly desires and thoughts, deserving of wrath.
- All humans, including believers, lived in sin and disobedience before coming to Christ.
God's Redemption
- God, rich in mercy, made humans alive with Christ, even when they were dead in transgressions.
- Redemption is by grace, not by works, so no one can boast.
- God raised believers up with Christ and seated them in the heavenly realms.
- God's purpose is to show the incomparable riches of his grace in the coming ages.
Salvation Through Faith
- Salvation is by grace, through faith, which is a gift of God.
- It is not earned through works, but is a result of God's kindness in Christ Jesus.
Unity in Christ
- Gentiles, previously excluded from citizenship in Israel and without hope, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
- Christ has made Jews and Gentiles one, creating a new humanity and making peace.
- The barrier of hostility between Jews and Gentiles has been destroyed.
- Both groups have access to the Father through the one Spirit.
New Identity in Christ
- Believers are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of his household.
- The church is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus as the chief cornerstone.
- Believers are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
Test your knowledge on the verses from chapter 2 of the Book of Ephesians. This quiz covers topics like spiritual death, salvation, and God's mercy.
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