Study #1 - The Benefits of Redemption

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Paul's Letters

Focus Verses

Ephesians 1:1-23

Questions To Consider

1. From whom is the book of Ephesians written?
   1. Ephesians 1:1
2. To whom is the book of Ephesians written?
   1. Ephesians 1:1 (Revelation 2:1-5)
      
3. What is the significance of being "chosen in Him before the foundation of the world"?
   1. Ephesians 1:4 (Deuteronomy 7:6-7; Psalm 135;4; Isaiah 41:8-9, 42:1; John 10:16)
4. What is God's perfect will for our relationship with Him?
   1. Ephesians 1:5 (Romans 8:29-30; Jeremiah 3:19; Hosea 1:10; John 1:12)
5. Who makes us acceptable to be in the presence and relationship with the Godhead?
   1. Ephesians 1:6 (Exodus 25:8; John 1:12; Colossians 1:26-27)
      
6. Why is it vital to know our redemption/forgiveness is based on the riches of grace?
   1. Ephesians 1:7 (Job 33:24; Psalm 130:4; Zechariah 13:1; Matthew 20:28)
7. Does God miss, equal, or exceed the amount of our need for grace?
   1. Ephesians 1:8 (Romans 5, 15, 20)
8. What does it say about God that His will is that all things are to be in Christ?
   1. Ephesians 1:9-10 (Isaiah 2:2-4; Daniel 2:44; Micah 4:1-2)
      
9. Why is knowing our inheritance is predestined by God so important?
   1. Ephesians 1:11 (Psalm 37:18; Acts 20:32; 26:18; Romans 8:29-30; 1 Peter 1:2)
      
10. Is our election to salvation unconditional?
    
    1. Ephesians 1:11 (Ezekiel 18:23-24, 33:12-16; Romans 11:4-6; 2 Peter 2:15-21)
       
11. Why is trust essential to belief?
    1. Ephesians 1:13-14 (1Peter 2:10; Romans 8:15-17; 2 Corinthians 1:22)
12. What (2) strengths of the Ephesians is Paul thankful for?
    1. Ephesians 1:15-16
13. Why are wisdom and revelation essential gifts in the process of knowing God?
    1. Ephesians 1:17-18 (Psalm 119:18; Isaiah 6;10, 28:10, 29:18)
14. What historical event of the past most marks God's mighty power to save?
    1. Ephesians 1:19-20 (Philippians 3:10; 1 Peter 1:3)
15. How does Ephesians 1:21-22 detail how God is sovereign (Lord over all)?
    1. Ephesians 1;21-22 (Psalm 8:6-8; 1 Chronicles 29:11; 1 Corinthians 15;25-27)
16. Who is in charge of the church?
    1. Ephesians 1:22-23

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