Ephesians 5

Question 1

What should believers follow as dearly loved children?

Answer 1

God’s example

This emphasizes the imitation of God’s love as demonstrated through Christ.

Question 2

What type of behaviors should not be present among God’s holy people?

Answer 2

Sexual immorality, impurity, greed

These behaviors are deemed improper and contrary to the values of holiness.

Question 3

What should be avoided instead of obscenity, foolish talk, or coarse joking?

Answer 3

Thanksgiving

This indicates a focus on positive and uplifting communication.

Question 4

Who does not have any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God?

Answer 4

Immoral, impure, or greedy persons

Such individuals are referred to as idolaters.

Question 5

What should believers not be partners with?

Answer 5

Those who are disobedient

This warns against associating with those who engage in sinful behaviors.

Question 6

What are believers described as in relation to light?

Answer 6

Children of light

This signifies a transformation from darkness to light through faith in the Lord.

Question 7

What consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth?

Answer 7

The fruit of the light

This describes the characteristics and outcomes of living in accordance with God’s light.

Question 8

What should believers do with the fruitless deeds of darkness?

Answer 8

Expose them

This indicates the importance of bringing sin into the light.

Question 9

What is said to the sleeper in Ephesians 5?

Answer 9

“Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

This serves as a call to spiritual awakening and renewal.

Question 10

How should believers live according to Ephesians 5:15?

Answer 10

Carefully, as wise

This highlights the importance of intentional living in a morally challenging world.

Question 11

What should believers be filled with instead of wine?

Answer 11

The Spirit

This encourages spiritual fullness over physical indulgence.

Question 12

What are believers encouraged to do with one another?

Answer 12

Speak with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit

This promotes worship and mutual encouragement within the community.

Question 13

What is the relationship dynamic described between husbands and wives?

Answer 13

Wives submit to husbands as the church submits to Christ

This reflects a structure of respect and order within Christian households.

Question 14

How are husbands instructed to love their wives?

Answer 14

Just as Christ loved the church

This sets a high standard for sacrificial and unconditional love.

Question 15

What does Christ do for the church according to Ephesians 5?

Answer 15

Cleanses her by the washing with water through the word

This symbolizes spiritual purification and sanctification.

Question 16

What should husbands present their wives as?

Answer 16

A radiant church, without stain or wrinkle

This emphasizes the ideal of purity and beauty in marital relationships.

Question 17

What must each husband do according to the text?

Answer 17

Each husband must love his wife as he loves himself.

This emphasizes the importance of mutual love in marriage.

Question 18

What does the text refer to when it mentions ‘this is a profound mystery’?

Answer 18

It refers to the relationship between Christ and the church.

This indicates the spiritual significance of marriage.

Question 19

What are the two becoming according to the text?

Answer 19

The two will become one flesh.

This highlights the unity and bond in marriage.

Question 20

What should a man do for his wife according to the text?

Answer 20

A man should leave his father and mother and be united to his wife.

This signifies the priority of the marital relationship.

Question 21

How does Christ relate to the church in the context of marriage?

Answer 21

Christ feeds and cares for the church as a husband does for his wife.

This analogy illustrates the nurturing aspect of love.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: He who loves his wife loves _______.

Answer 22

himself.

This suggests that love for one’s spouse is interconnected with self-love.

Question 23

True or False: No one ever hated their own body according to the text.

Answer 23

True.

This emphasizes the natural inclination to care for oneself.

Question 24

What must wives do according to the text?

Answer 24

Wives must respect their husbands.

This underscores the reciprocal nature of respect in marriage.

Question 25

What should believers do in trials and singing?

Answer 25

Always give thanks ## Footnote This emphasizes the attitude of gratitude regardless of circumstances.

Question 26

What is the role of the Comforter mentioned in the text?

Answer 26

To bring joy to God's people ## Footnote The Comforter refers to the Holy Spirit who supports and uplifts believers.

Question 27

What should believers avoid to maintain their spiritual well-being?

Answer 27

Strong drink ## Footnote Strong drink is seen as harmful and leads to increased sorrow.

Question 28

What is a consequence of drunkenness according to the text?

Answer 28

It provokes God ## Footnote Drunkenness is portrayed as a sin that leads to further evils.

Question 29

What is the consequence of neglecting our duty and souls?

Answer 29

It shows the greatest folly ## Footnote This highlights the seriousness of spiritual neglect.

Question 30

What is time described as in the text?

Answer 30

A talent given by God ## Footnote Time must be employed wisely to avoid loss.

Question 31

What is one remedy against sin mentioned in the text?

Answer 31

Care or caution ## Footnote Maintaining purity requires vigilance.

Question 32

What should believers do to those who are asleep and dead in sin?

Answer 32

Call on them to awake ## Footnote This encourages outreach to those in spiritual darkness.

Question 33

What must believers expect if they share in the sins of others?

Answer 33

To share in their plagues ## Footnote This indicates the consequences of complicity in sin.

Question 34

What must be rooted out according to the text?

Answer 34

Filthy lusts ## Footnote These are sins that must be detested by believers.

Question 35

What does Ephesians 5:1-2 encourage believers to do?

Answer 35

Be followers of God and imitators of Christ ## Footnote This reflects the call to embody God's love and forgiveness.

Question 36

What is the spiritual relation described between Christ and the church?

Answer 36

A relationship of love and sacrifice ## Footnote This indicates the depth of the bond shared in faith.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: '________ must be dreaded and detested.'

Answer 37

Sins ## Footnote This underscores the importance of recognizing the gravity of sin.

Question 38

What should believers do if they have lost time in the past?

Answer 38

Double their diligence for the future ## Footnote This encourages a proactive approach to redeem lost time.

Question 39

True or False: Drunkenness is viewed as a minor sin in the text.

Answer 39

False ## Footnote Drunkenness is treated seriously and is seen as provoking God's wrath.

Question 40

What does the text suggest about a covetous man?

Answer 40

He makes a god of his money ## Footnote This highlights the danger of placing trust in material wealth.

Question 41

What is the duty of wives according to Ephesians 5:22-33?

Answer 41

Submission to their husbands in the Lord, which includes honouring and obeying them ## Footnote This duty is based on a principle of love towards their husbands.

Question 42

What is the duty of husbands as stated in Ephesians 5:22-33?

Answer 42

To love their wives ## Footnote This love is exemplified by Christ's love for the church.

Question 43

How is Christ's love for the church described in Ephesians 5:22-33?

Answer 43

Sincere, pure, and constant, despite the church's failures ## Footnote Christ gave himself for the church to sanctify and glorify it.

Question 44

What does Christ aim to bestow on all his members according to Ephesians 5:22-33?

Answer 44

A principle of holiness ## Footnote This is part of delivering them from the guilt, pollution, and dominion of sin.

Question 45

What is the significance of baptismal water in Ephesians 5:22-33?

Answer 45

It is the outward sign of the influences of the Holy Spirit ## Footnote Represents the sanctification process of the church.

Question 46

What does Ephesians 5:22-33 say about the state of the church and believers until they come to glory?

Answer 46

They will not be without spot or wrinkle ## Footnote Only those sanctified now shall be glorified hereafter.

Question 47

How are the words of Adam related to marriage in Ephesians 5:22-33?

Answer 47

They are spoken literally of marriage but also have a hidden sense relating to the union between Christ and his church ## Footnote This relationship serves as a type or resemblance.

Question 48

What does Ephesians 5:22-33 suggest about failures in marriage?

Answer 48

There will be failures and defects on both sides in the present state of human nature ## Footnote However, this does not alter the marital relationship.

Question 49

What are all the duties of marriage included in according to Ephesians 5:22-33?

Answer 49

Unity and love ## Footnote These principles help prevent evils and avoid painful effects.

Question 50

True or False: Husbands and wives are encouraged to learn their duties from Christ's love.

Answer 50

True ## Footnote This learning can help prevent marital issues.