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Who spent three years at Ephesus during the third missionary journey?

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Paul

This period of time reflects the success and affection he developed among the Ephesian Church leaders.

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What is notable about the greeting in the Epistle to the Ephesians?

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It lacks any word of greeting to a single one of the well-loved friends

This suggests a disconnect between the writer and the readers.

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What is the closing phrase of the letter to the Ephesians?

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‘Grace be with all them that love our Lord’

This closing is unusually formal.

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What argument has been made regarding the authorship of the Epistle to the Ephesians?

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Some argue it was written by a later disciple rather than Paul

This perspective suggests the early Church had a wealth of anonymous inspiration.

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What do most scholars believe about the authorship of the Epistle to the Ephesians?

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They believe it was written by Paul

They suggest its impersonal character may be due to it being a circular letter.

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From where is the letter to the Ephesians believed to be written?

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From prison

It is categorized with Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon as ‘Captivity Epistles.’

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What event is typically identified as the context of Paul’s imprisonment while writing the Ephesians?

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Paul’s final two years of captivity in Rome

This period significantly influences the content and tone of the letter.

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How do scholars view the significance of the Epistle to the Ephesians compared to Paul’s other letters?

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Many consider it the greatest of all Paul’s letters

It is noted for its lack of controversy and complexity.

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Into how many sections does the Epistle to the Ephesians fall?

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Two sections: theological and practical

This structure emphasizes the link between faith and action.

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What does the letter to the Ephesians show about the apostle’s views?

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It shows how completely the apostle linked faith and action as two sides of the same coin

This integration is a key theme throughout the letter.

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What is the purpose of ‘The Empowering of God’s People’?

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Call God’s people to live in light of our heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

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What are the two main sections of the content?

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  • Our Heavenly Calling (1:1-3:21)
  • Our Earthly Walk (4:1-6:24)
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What is learned in ‘Our Heavenly Calling’?

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Learning of our high calling in Christ.

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What is the truth believed regarding Christian growth?

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A Christian cannot grow without the truth of God.

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What are the two types of blessings discussed in ‘Our Heavenly Calling’?

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  • Spiritual Blessings (1:1-2:10)
  • Corporate Blessings (2:11-3:21)
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What do ‘Spiritual Blessings’ refer to?

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Life with God.

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What do ‘Corporate Blessings’ refer to?

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Life with believers.

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What is the focus of ‘Our Earthly Walk’?

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Living by our high calling in Christ.

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What is the truth lived out regarding Christian growth?

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A Christian cannot grow without living out the truths of God.

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What are the four key aspects of ‘Our Earthly Walk’?

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  • Serving Together (4:1-16)
  • Loving One Another (4:17-32)
  • Living Close to God (5:1-6:9)
  • Designed to Win (6:10-24)
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What does ‘Serving Together’ emphasize?

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Devoted to one another.

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What does ‘Loving One Another’ emphasize?

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Personal Integrity.

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What does ‘Living Close to God’ emphasize?

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Holy living like Christ.

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What does ‘Designed to Win’ focus on?

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The Armor of God.

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What chapters of Ephesians are doctrinally addressed?
Chapters 1-3 ## Footnote These chapters focus on the major doctrines of the Christian faith.
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What chapters of Ephesians focus on practical living?
Chapters 4-6 ## Footnote These chapters celebrate the outworking of the doctrinal themes.
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What is the theme of Ephesians regarding the purpose of God?
The purpose of God for His Church ## Footnote This theme is expressed through major doctrines.
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List some major doctrines found in Ephesians.
* Justification by faith * Reconciliation * Peace through the cross * Preaching the gospel * The resurrection ## Footnote These doctrines are emphasized differently compared to other letters.
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What is notable about the emphasis on themes in Ephesians compared to other letters?
Greater stress on universal themes ## Footnote While themes are present in other letters, Ephesians emphasizes the Church's unity and purpose.
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Which two codices do not identify the recipients of the letter to the Ephesians?
Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus ## Footnote These are among the earliest manuscripts.
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Why is there uncertainty about the specific recipients of Ephesians?
Paul does not refer to individuals or his time spent there ## Footnote This is unusual compared to his other letters.
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What term is used in Ephesians to describe the recipients?
'Saints' and 'the faithful' ## Footnote This indicates that the letter was likely intended for a broader audience.
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What is one theory about the naming of the letter to the Ephesians?
The letter was addressed to a particular church but the name was omitted for general use ## Footnote Ephesus was added later for clarity.
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True or False: The letter to the Ephesians frequently mentions individuals by name.
False ## Footnote Unlike other letters, Ephesians does not include personal references.
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What is a key feature of the letter to the Ephesians regarding its doctrinal focus?
It combines theological and pastoral issues with practical application ## Footnote This balance is significant in the context of church purpose.
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What reduces the likelihood of overlap in vocabulary according to the text?
automatically reduces the likelihood of overlap in their vocabulary
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What is a common theme in Paul's letters?
specific local problems and situations
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What do scholars argue about the authorship of Ephesians?
the unknown author wrote Ephesians
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Which letters are compared for similarities in themes?
Ephesians and Colossians
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What has been questioned by scholars in the last 100 years?
the assumption that Paul wrote Ephesians
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What was the purpose of writing Colossians?
to address a suspected heresy with regard to the nature of Christ
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What is indicated about the timing of Paul's letters?
Paul wrote the two letters at about the same time
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What do the common phrases in Ephesians and Colossians imply?
there are more parallels in expression than any other letter
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True or False: Ephesians and Colossians have no commonalities.
False
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Fill in the blank: Approximately _____ of 155 verses in Ephesians are found in Colossians.
75
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What is a significant similarity in the instructions given in Ephesians and Colossians?
close similarity in the instructions to husbands and wives
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What type of letter is suggested that Ephesians may be?
'circular' letter
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What is the predominant city associated with the letter Ephesians?
Ephesus
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What do some argue about the discrepancies and lack of identifiable recipients in Ephesians?
suggests that Paul did not write the letter
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What is developed in Ephesians regarding Christ?
the cosmic significance of Christ
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What is the relationship between the doctrinal statements in Colossians and Ephesians?
doctrinal statements of Colossians are built upon in Ephesians
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What historical perspective has changed regarding the authorship of Ephesians?
liberal scholars have begun to question the assumption of Pauline authorship
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What is the argument for a later date of writing for Ephesians?
Some suggest it was written after Paul's death, from late 1st Century to early 2nd Century. ## Footnote This argument cites differences between Ephesians and other NT literature.
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What problems arise from the argument of a later date of writing for Ephesians?
Creates real problems such as references to Apostles and the Jewish/Gentile controversy. ## Footnote By the time of the alleged later writing, most Apostles were dead, and the controversy had diminished.
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What evidence suggests that Ephesians was in use before the end of the 1st Century?
Good evidence indicates it was already in common use in the church before the end of the 1st Century. ## Footnote There are no references to Christian persecution or heresies that were prevalent after Paul's death.
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What significant absence is noted in Ephesians regarding the historical context?
No references to Christian persecution by Rome or existing heresies in Asia. ## Footnote Common persecution under emperors like Nero, Domitian, and Trajan is absent.
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What conclusion can be drawn about Pauline authorship of Ephesians?
There is no single conclusive argument for or against Pauline authorship. ## Footnote This conclusion is supported by various scholars.
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What was the purpose of Paul's letter to Colossians?
To address specific difficulties and dangers facing the church in Colossae, primarily related to Christology. ## Footnote This letter reflects on the truth of the Person of Christ.
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What theme does Paul explore in Ephesians following his reflections in Colossians?
God's purpose in Christ as it is to be worked out in the Church. ## Footnote Paul was considering all churches, not just Colossae.
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What does Colossians 4:14 imply about the letter to Ephesians?
It implies the existence of a circular letter. ## Footnote This explains why the church in Ephesus retained the letter.
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Why was the letter to Ephesians named as such?
Ephesus was the most famous church in Asia, hence the name 'Ephesians' was adopted. ## Footnote The letter was sent with Tychicus along with other letters.

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