Ephesians: Living the Blessing

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1 Ephesians: Living the Blessing Lecture 8 Answers to Review Questions Terry B. Ewell

2 Bible Exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution s Sackler Gallery ( ) Until Jan. 7, 2007 Codex Aureus (Golden Book) Chester Beatty fragment (3 rd century) Codex Sinaiticus (4 th century)

3 Checkered History Quote Baltimore Sun, Nov. 12, 2006 Section 6, The Word of God In the Beginning features one gospel that was left out: the Gospel of Thomas, a third-century Greek papyrus writing. It took time for people to agree which [books of the Bible] were OK

4 New Testament Books confirmed by other New Testament Books (prior to AD), 52% of pages. Luke and Acts (1 Tim. 5:18 quotes from Luke 10:7), 27% Paul s Epistles (2 Peter 3:15-17), 25%

5 New Testament Books written by one of the 12 Apostles, 40% Matthew Mark (under Peter s supervision) John Peter s letters John s letters Revelation

6 Remaining Books Hebrews James Jude

7 1. Foulkes p. 19 The eternal purpose of God which He is fulfilling through His Son Jesus Christ and working out in and through the church.

8 2. Eight! A. Eph. 1:13 Sealed with the Spirit and promise B. Eph. 1:14 Guarantee of our inheritance C.Eph. 2:18 Access to the Father D. Eph. 3:5 Revealer of the mystery E. Eph. 3:16 Spirit provides strength with might to the inner man. F. Eph. 4:3-4 Unity of the Spirit G. Eph. 4:30 The Spirit grieves H. Eph. 5:9 The Spirit gives fruit

9 3. Differences of style not differences in content? A. Foulkes p. 28 (bottom) The letters are different since the Colossian and Ephesian (and other) churches have a distinct character. B. There is a different purpose to the letters. Colossians was written to an individual church, Ephesians to several.

10 4. Foulkes p. 51, Eph. 1:1 Paul uses the title apostle. Apostle means one sent. It speaks of privilege, divine compulsion, and commission.

11 5. Foulkes p. 52. Whatever the believers location or situation they are always in Christ.

12 6. Foulkes p. 55. The paradox is that there is a concurrent operation of the sovereign purpose of God and our free will.

13 7. Foulkes p. 55. Election refers to a life of holiness.

14 8. Eph. 1:10. The goal of God s plan for the Jews is to gather together all in Christ. A. Foulkes p. 63 Live for His glory B. Reveal God s character C. Reveal God s nature

15 9. Eph. 1:13 The Holy Spirit is the seal.

16 10. Eph.1:18-19 A. Know the hope of His calling B. What are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints C. The exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.

17 11. Eph. 1:20-21 A. Raised Christ from the dead. B. Seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places C. Eph. 1:22 Put all things under His feet/ gave Him to be head of the church.

18 12. Foulkes p. 74. Essential union with Christ. Also: we are His physical means of ministering to the world.

19 13. (Eph. 2:2) A. Walking according to the course of this world B. Walking according to the prince of the power of the air C. The spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience

20 14. Eph. 2:7 The richness of God s grace

21 15. Eph 2:8 Through faith. Best defined as no deserving salvation but through God s power we receive the gift.

22 16. Eph. 2:12. Made near to Christ

23 17. Eph. 2:14 Christ has broken down divisions: racial, religious, spiritual. Eph. 2:16 We are reconciled to God. Eph. 2:17 We are brought near to God.

24 18. Eph. 2:18. Acceptance is through Christ and faith in Him.

25 19. Eph. 2:15. Through Christ s flesh.

26 20. Twin themes: A. Eph. 2:19 Citizenship B. Eph. 2:22 The saints are a habitation, a temple for God.

27 21. Foulkes p. 95. The cornerstone denotes His precedence and importance. It is a place of honor.

28 22. Foulkes p The mystery is the inclusion of the Gentiles with the Jews into one body and one household.

29 23. Eph. 3:7 A. Grace of God B. Effective working of His power

30 24. Eph. 2:10 and Foulkes p Showing the manifold wisdom of God. Demonstrating the redeeming purpose and work of the Almighty.

31 25. Eph. 3:16. Riches of His glory.

32 26. Foulkes p. 111 Strength for the Christian life comes by the personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit

33 27. Foulkes p. 112, Eph. 3:17. (1 Cor. 1:22, Col. 2:18, 1 Tim. 1:4). There is a danger of faith dependent upon intellectual knowledge.

34 28. Foulkes p Until they see it working out and they themselves are parts of its outworking in the fellowship of the saints.

35 29. Eph. 3:19.that they may be filled with all the fullness of God.

36 30. Foulkes p. 114, Eph. 3:20. Only human words and thoughts limit God s power. It is internal in nature (Eph. 3:20).

37 31. Four virutes. Foulkes p , Eph. 4:2. A. Lowliness B. Meekness (gentleness) C. Patience (longsuffering) D. Forbearance

38 32. Foulkes 122 (Eph. 4:7). The privilege is receiving the gift directly from Christ. The word implies that it is specially apportioned for each believer.

39 33. Eph. 4:11. Ministry gifts given A. Apostles B. Prophets C. Evangelists D. Pastors and Teachers (combined gifts)

40 34. Foulkes p A. Apostles and evangelists building up the church. Establishing new churches B. Prophets. Forth-telling God s word. C. Pastors and teachers- day to day building up of the church, tending the flock.

41 35. Foulkes p. 128, Eph. 4:12 A. Equip the saints B. For the work of the ministry C. Edifying (building) up the body of Christ

42 36. Eph. 4:13, Foulkes p. 129 A. All come to the unity of faith B. Knowledge of the Son of God C. To a perfect man, the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

43 37. Eph. 4:23, Foulkes p. 138 by the indwelling of the Spirit of God. A. New way of thinking B. New way of life

44 38. parorgismos in Eph. 4:26 is provocation to anger (Foulkes p. 141)

45 39. Eph. 4:26. Anger can lead to sin.

46 40. Eph. 4:29. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit.

47 Eph. 4:32 A. Bitterness B. Wrath C. Anger D. Clamor E. Evil speaking F. Malice

48 42. Eph. 4:32 Kindness and forgiveness.

49 43. Eph. 5:16. Walking in wisdom involves redeeming the time.

50 44. Eph. 5:16, Foulkes p chronos space of time, kairos fit time, God-given opportunity.

51 45. Eph. 5:19. Musical expressions to God and one anther, giving thanks, submitting to one another

52 46. Eph. 5:25. The relationship of husband and wife is related to Christ and the church.

53 47. Eph. 6:3 Wellnesss and long life

54 48. Eph. 6:11. Armor of God. Stand against schemes of Satan

55 49. Foulkes p Consistency and perseverance in prayer.

56 50. Eph. 6: Paul asks for bold speech.