EPH

EPH Syllabus EPH-3

Eph. 2:10 - 22

1. Write out the text of 2 Corinthians 5:17

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2. In that passage, how did Paul refer to those who were "in Christ"?

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3. From Ephesians 2:10, for what purpose did Paul say we were created in Christ Jesus?

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Thought question:

With your answer to #3 in mind...

a. What purpose are Christians to serve in this life?

b. How does the world benefit from our existence?

c. Are you now so living as to serve that very purpose?

4. What were these Gentile Ephesians while they were "without Christ"? (vs. 12)

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5. What had they gained now that they were "in Christ Jesus"? (vs. 13)

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6. What was the "middle wall of partition, or separation" mentioned in vss. 14-16?

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7. Who were the "both" that Christ made "one"?

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8. What is the meaning of the word "enmity"?

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9. Reading vs. 15 and its corresponding passage at Colossians 2:14, what was the source of that "enmity"?

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10. What does vs. 15 say Christ did with that "enmity"?

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11. What does Colossians 2:14 say Christ was doing with that "enmity" when He went to the cross?

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12. "And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having ___________ the enmity thereby: (Eph. 2:16). "

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13. In Ephesians 2:18, who are the "both" that now have access by one Spirit unto the Father?

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14. Both are now considered to be fellow ______a______ with the _____b_______, and of the _______c________ __d__ _____e________. (vs.19)

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15. Upon whose teachings is the foundation of the church? (vs. 20) Two answers.

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16. Who serves as the chief corner stone of the church? (vs. 20)

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17. Who is mentioned as the ultimate foundation of the church? (1 Cor. 3:11)

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18. In addition to the foundation and chief cornerstone, who else is built into this spiritual body, the church, so that God may dwell in it through His Spirit? (vs. 22)

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