Ephesians 1-50: Key Questions on Salvation, Blessings, and Christ's Authority

Who is the letter from?

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus

Who is the letter written to?

the saints who are faithful in Christ Jesus

What blessing is spoken over the readers?

Grace to you and peace

Who is blessed in verse 3?

the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ

What has God blessed us with?

every spiritual blessing

Where are these blessings found?

in the heavenly places in Christ

When were believers chosen?

before the foundation of the world

What were believers chosen to be?

holy and blameless before him in love

What did God predestine believers for?

adoption as his children

Through whom does adoption come?

through Jesus Christ

Why did God adopt us?

according to the good pleasure of his will

What is praised in verse 6?

the glory of his grace

In whom do we have redemption?

through his blood

What comes through his blood?

redemption, the forgiveness of our trespasses

What did God lavish on us?

the riches of his grace

What mystery did God make known?

the mystery of his will

What is God's plan for the fullness of time?

to gather up all things in him

What things are gathered in Christ?

things in heaven and things on earth

What have believers obtained?

an inheritance

We have obtained an Inheritance. According to who/

him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will,

What were believers meant to live for?

for the praise of his glory

What did the believers hear?

the word of truth, the gospel of salvation

What happened when they believed?

were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit

What is the Spirit a guarantee of?

our inheritance

What does Paul say he does continually?

I do not cease to give thanks for you as i remember you in my prayers

What does Paul remember in prayer?

remembering you in my prayers

What does Paul pray God will give them?

a spirit of wisdom and revelation

What should the eyes of their hearts be?

enlightened

What hope should they know?

the hope to which he has called you

What riches are mentioned?

the riches of his glorious inheritance

What power should believers know?

the immeasurable greatness of his power

This power is for whom?

for us who believe

Where did God seat Christ?

at his right hand in the heavenly places

What is Christ far above?

all rule and authority and power and dominion

What else is Christ above?

every name that is named

In which ages does Christ rule?

not only in this age but also in the age to come

What did God put under Christ's feet?

all things

What role did God give Christ to the church?

head over all things for the church

What is the church called?

his body

Who fills all in all?

the fullness of him who fills all in all

What title does Paul use for Jesus in verse 2?

the Lord Jesus Christ

What type of blessings are emphasized?

spiritual blessings

What relational term is used for believers?

children

What action describes salvation timing?

when you had heard and had believed

What seals believers?

the promised Holy Spirit

What does inheritance point toward?

redemption as God's own people

What attitude does Paul model?

giving thanks

What kind of knowledge does Paul want believers to grow in?

knowledge of him

What kind of power raised Christ?

great might

What shows Christ's supreme authority?

far above all rule and authority