Study #2 - Made Alive!

Focus Verses

Ephesians 2:1-22

Questions To Consider

1. Who was God now made alive to live anew?
   1. Ephesians 2:1
2. Under what authority are we when we live in sins?
   1. Ephesians 2:2-3 (Psalm 51:5, Titus 3:3)
      
3. What drives God and Christ to decide to make us alive even when we are in our sins?
   1. Ephesians 2:4-5 (Romans 10:12)
      
4. What is the significance of the concept of "together" in Ephesians 2:5-6?
   1. Ephesians 2:5-6
      
5. How long does it take for God to reveal to us the riches of His grace and kindness?
   1. Ephesians 2:7 (Titus 3:4)
      
6. Are we saved by God's grace, our faith, or both?
   1. Ephesians 2:8-9 (Romans 3:20; 2 Timothy 1:9; Psalm 143:2; 1 Peter 1:20)
      
7. For what purpose were we created and made alive again for?
   1. Ephesians 2:10
      
8. Why in times past did we have no hope?
   1. Ephesians 2:11-12 (Galatians 4:8)
      
9. By what authority are sinful human beings reunited with the Holy God?
   1. Ephesians 2:13, 18 (Acts 2:39)
      
10. Who or what is our peace of mind, and why is it important to know the difference?
    1. Ephesians 2:14-15 (Micah 5:2-5: Romans 5:1)
       
11. How did Christ legally accomplish the reconciliation of humanity with God?
    1. Ephesians 2:16-17 (Colossians 1:20)
       
12. Practically speaking, what does it look like to be reconciled with God?
    1. Ephesians 2:19-20 (Galatians 6:10; 1 Corinthians 3:9)
       
13. If we, like others, choose reconciliation, what do we corporately become a part of?
    1. Ephesians 20-22 (1 Peter 2:5)
       

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