Bible test unit 7 (ephesians) Flashcards
(15 cards)
Who was the the author of Ephesians?
Paul
Who was the Audience of ephesians?
Church in ephesus
What is the author’s purpose in writing Ephesians?
To explain how the gospel should transform a christian’s life
What was unique about the city of ephesus?
It has one of the 7 wonders, the temple of artemis.
How did this affect the culture of the city?
Tourism, it was a busy city that was devoted to worshipping greek gods.
How does the author of ephesians organize the book?
1-3 explanation of the gospel
4-6 is the application
Define predestenation
God in his sovereignty and wisdom and love chose before time who would be saved
Define free will
God creates people with the ability to make real and meaningful choices
How can christians justify a belief in both of these principals.
Because the bible is clear that both of these are true and at work in salvation.
How does paul feel about predestination?
He loves it
Paul says that we are saved by______ through_______
Grace through faith
What does it mean to be united with christ?
We are joined in christ’s death and resurrection and given power and authority through him.
Paul says that mature christians will be able to do 2 things at the same time. What are they?
Speak truth in love.
What is Paul’s advice to the ephesians regarding marriage? What can you take away for your future marriage?
Women, submit to your husbands in the Lord. Husbands sacrificially love your wife as christ loves the church. This means that both should sacrificially love their spouse.
What does the author have to say to children and parents in the last chapter of Ephesians? what does this mean for your relationship with your parents?
Children, obey your parents and honor them in the Lord. Parents, do not provoke your children, entrust and discipline.
