Ephesians Flashcards
(T/F) The “mystery” Paul referred to in vs. 9 chapter one means truth hidden but now made known. It is the way God though Christ brings man back in to fellowship with Himself through the Cross.
True
(T/F) The statement in 1:4 “that we should be holy” has nothing to do with personal sanctification.
False
(T/F) the word “abolished” means “to do away with” or “put an end to”
True
(T/F) a consecrated prayer life is what makes it possible for both the Jew and Gentile to draw near to God
False
(T/F) it is the grace of God joined with man’s works that produces the salvation experience.
False
(T/F) the core meaning of “peace” is the feeling one gets when they are in a quiet, solitary place
False
(T/F) When Paul referred to, ‘the riches of the glory of His inheritance’ he was meaning the inheritance that he saints have as a result of being saved.
False
(T/F) “ordained” carries the idea of believers being prepared for good works as a result of regeneration
True
(T/F) peace can only come when individuals are joined back together with God which can only take place at the Cross
True
(T/F) These titles, principality, power, might and dominion refer to the various classes of angelic beings.
True
(T/F) The Greek word “agorazo” means to buy out of the slave market for one’s servant never to be put up for sale again.
False
(T/F) Those of us who are living in Christ are to be “trophies” of God’s grace.
True
(T/F) the word ‘quickened’ means ‘made alive’ spiritually.
True
(T/F) In biblical times a “seal” denoted both identification of ownership and protection provided by the owner.
True
(T/F) “enmity” means or refers to statutes or decrees
False
(T/F) there was only a spiritual “middle wall of partition” that separated or divided Jews and Gentiles
False
(T/F) When Paul referred to “the knowledge of Him” he was meaning intellectual or “academic” knowledge of who God is.
False
(T/F) The word “entrust” means - to give over something to another for care, protection and performance.
True
(T/F) Predestinated means that God has chosen some to be saved and some to be lost.
False
(T/F) “Grace” means to set at one again or to be joined back together with God.
False
(T/F) The Greek word for trespasses is “paraptoma” and means to miss the mark.
False
(T/F) The word “earnest” means down payment or deposit.
True
(T/F) By what Christ did on the Cross the battle with sin and Satan is won and we can rest in Christ.
True
(T/F) when Paul made reference to “through the Spirit” he was meaning the Holy Spirit only indwelling the individual believer and had nothing to do with the corporate body of Christ
False
(T/F) it an apostle is an inspired speaker
False
(T/F) everything produced in the believer is as a result of their hard work and diligence in the Christian disciplines`
False
(T/F) “The course of this world” refers to this world system that operates within the sphere of trespasses and sins
True
(T/F) “Wrath” refers to God’s holy hatred toward sin.
True
(T/F) The main purpose for us being blessed with all spiritual blessings (vs. 3), chosen in Him (vs. 4), predestined and adopted (vs. 5), is strictly for our benefit.
False
(T/F) When Paul said ‘ far above all principality, power and might etc. he was referring to a ‘dimensional expression.
False
(T/F) the “Walk” implies the ordering of one’s behavior
True
(T/F) Prior to coming to Christ every human being hs their conversation (lifestyle) in the realm of the lusts of their flesh.
True
(T/F) When one is “faithful” in Christ Jesus, it implies being faithful to God’s redemption plan.
True
(T/F) It’s okay for man to boast in what he has done for the Lord. After all, he should be proud of his accomplishments.
False
(T/F) All of the blessings of God are produced and given by the Holy Spirit as a result of Calvary.
True
(T/F) The word “praise” means of implies God’s revelation of Himself through the Cross.
False
(T/F) the spiritual aspect of the “middle wall of partition” depicts the total religious isolation Jews and Gentiles experience from each other
True
(T/F) strangers (2:1) are those who came from another country or city and settled in another country or city but do not rank as citizens
False
(T/F) the word “exceeding” in the Greek is “hupostant,” and means a “throwing beyond.”
False
(T/F) “household” denotes “family” (Divine family)
True
(T/F) the body of Christ (the church) is to express the fullness of Christ in this world.
True
(T/F) Most human being, even the unsaved, don’t fulfill the lusts of their flesh.
False
(T/F) The “faith” that Paul mentioned in Chapter 1:15 refers only to the initial act of faith these believers exercised upon conversion.
False
(T/F) it is the responsibility of the apostles and prophets to maintain the “cornerstone” (Christ in God’s temple by the preaching of the word of God)
True
(T/F) When Paul said, being “blessed with all spiritual blessings”, it has nothing to do with physical or financial blessings.
False
(T/F) “Glory” means to tell a story, to glorify.
False
(T/F) According to 1:6, God makes us accepted in the beloved on the basis of our faithfulness.
False
(T/F) The word “inspired” means to move or influence or guide by Divine or supernatural influence
True
(T/F) good works should not be forced in the flesh but produced by the spirit
True
(T/F) Being a “Saint” has nothing to do with sanctification and holiness.
False
(T/F) the Greek word for “worketh” is “dynamo” and means an effective, powerful, active operation.
False
(T/F) We are His workmanship because we have been created in Christ Jesus.
True
(T/F) the word “foreigners” means alien to the kingdom of God
False
(T/F) Paul in essence, was praying for these believers that their inner spiritual capacities for understand the truth would be given to them
True
(T/F) Psalm 9: 2-4 emphasizes the destiny of man as the crown of creation possessing dominion over all creatures.
False
(T/F) Heb. 2:6-9 speaks of Christ as the second Adam.
True
(T/F) Holiness is the result of God choosing us “in Him”, it really has nothing to do with our actions.
True
(T/F) The ultimate expression of God’s love put in action was when He instituted the sacrificial system under the old covenant.
False
(T/F) The doctrine of predestination relates to the fore-knowledge of God.
True
(T/F) good work automatically follow the believer who is properly living their life in Christ
True
(T/F) Grace and peace can only be manifest to us as a result of Christ’s finished work on Calvary and our faith properly placed in that work.
True
(T/F) In Chapter 1:11, predestination pertains to the choosing of the individuals who would obtain the inheritance.
False
(T/F) it is man’s good works that helps him to remain in Christ.
False
(T/F) What Christ did on the cross makes it possible for both Jew and Gentile alike to have the same privilege as a child of God
True
(T/F) In chapter 2 vs 17 Paul referred to “them that were nigh” (near) he was meaning those Gentiles who lived in Jerusalem
False
(T/F) when Paul referred to the building of God “growing” (vs. 21) it implies that it is not finished yet and will not be until the resurrection
True
(T/F) “Revelation” means to take off the cover, to disclose and reveal.
True
(T/F) The word ‘lusts” (epithumia) mean a passionate longing or craving.
True
(T/F) a prophet is an ambassador or one who is sent
False
(T/F) To “be to the praise of His glory” means that our lives in Christ are to tell the story of His glory.
True
(T/F) “workmanship” in the Greek carries the idea of a product or “fabric” that is made.
True
(T/F) “Peace” is the divine influence on the heart and it’s reflection in the life - God’s ability given to man.
False
(T/F) the word “habitation” (vs. 22) means dwelling place
True
(T/F) the main goal of God’s temple is to do a lot of works in the earth today
False
(T/F) when Paul referred to “the hope of His calling,” he was meaning only their destiny to make it to heaven.
False
(T/F) The Greek word for ‘sins’ is ‘hamartia’ and means to slip aside or deviate from the right path.
False
(T/F) The word “redemption” means to redeem one by paying the price, to let one go free on receiving the price.
True
(T/F) Spiritual wisdom and worldly wisdom are basically the same thing
False
(T/F) The word “believed” as discussed in class means reliance upon Christ for salvation and continuance therein.
False
(T/F) “reconcile” means to change from enemy to friendship
True
(T/F) when Paul referred to “the eyes of your understanding” he was really meaning the eyes of your mind
False
(T/F) Christ seated at the right hand of the Father is the highest place of honor and authority and the believer is seated with Him in heavenly places (Eph. 2:6) .
True
(T/F) whenever the Bible makes reference to “in Christ” and “in Him” and it means the finished working at Calvary
True
(T/F) Paul’s apostleship was originated in the heart of Christ by the will of God.
True
(T/F) God’s glory is the manifest perfection of His character.
True
(T/F) “ordinances” refers to the Jewish law that excluded gentiles
True
(T/F) Man’s very nature from the time of birth is ungodly and depraved and is subject to God’s divine wrath.
True
(T/F) In verse 21 chap. 1 Paul was referring only to the “powers” that be in this age not in the age to come.
False
(T/F) the expression “far off” (2:13), was the Hebrew expression to show that Gentiles lived a long way from Jerusalem
False
(T/F) Spiritual wisdom is understanding of what is true and right as it concerns the reality of Jesus Christ and Him crucified
True
(T/F) In Paul’s prayer found in vss. 17-19 of chapter 1, Paul was praying for the lost who knew nothing about God.
False
(T/F) even though Jews and Gentiles have been reconciled to God there is no way they can be in the same body (body of Christ)
False
(T/F) The word “flesh” (sarx) refers to the totally depraved nature.
True
(T/F) Only the social and political realms of this world system are demonically inspired
False
(T/F) The Greek word “lutroo” means to liberate by payment of a ransom.
True
(T/F) The Greek word “exagarazo” means to buy in a slave market.
False
(T/F) Only those who walk in the faith can truly manifest the love of God to others.
True
(T/F) The word “predestinated” means to determine before hand or to “mark off” or “choose before”.
True
(T/F) Only those who believe properly will have the power of God manifest in their lives.
True
(T/F) Paul walked in a lifestyle of prayer because he lived his life “in Christ Jesus.”
True
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Ephesians Exam 2 - Chapters 3 & 4
(T/F) the hardening of the heart or rejection of God and his ways produces ignorance.
True
(T/F) The Greek word for “power” is “energio”
False
(T/F) The emphasis of verses 9 & 10 (Chapter 4) is the work of Christ on the Cross and his ascension which consequently, birthed the church that He could now empower and bestow spiritual gifts so they could fulfill His mission here on earth.
True
(T/F) “Cunning Craftiness” refers to a well thought out plan crafted to deceive.
True
(T/F) the word “know” speaks of knowledge gained only by much study of the bible and bible related books.
False
(T/F) Unsearchable means that which cannot be tamed out, it is unfathomable or past finding out
True
(T/F) People who are of the operate according to lust and sensuality.
True
(T/F) sin, in general, will open the door to demonic activity.
True
(T/F) “the bond of peace” literally means a “joint tie” of ligament.
True
(T/F) “meekness” means controlled strength, it also means gentleness.
True
(T/F) the statement “by the sleight of men” (4:14) refers to a man whose opinions seem to be the result of mere chance and not based on the word of God
True
(T/F) Paul’s imprisonment was a great hinderance to the furtherance of the Gospel
False
(T/F) When Paul said “He ascended” (concerning Christ) he was referring to the resurrection of Christ.
False
(T/F) just as the old man is to be “put off” like a garment the new man is to be “put on” like a garment.
True
(T/F) the word “bitterness” (4:31) refers to a violent desire or passion for vengeance.
False
(T/F) It was never God’s plan to include Gentiles into the blessing of salvation by faith. They were included only because of the disobedience of His chosen people
False
(T/F) “Every wind of Doctrine” refers to any doctrine that is not based on God’s redemption plan as it is found in Christ and what he did on Calvary.
True
(T/F) What God purposed in Christ was in His divine plan all the way from the beginning of time to the end of time
True
(T/F) In vs. 8 of Chapter 4, Paul was quoting from Psalm 78:18 which is an illustration of Christ bestowing spiritual gifts on his church.
False
(T/F) The word “endeavoring” means to make effort, to be earnest and diligent.
True
(T/F) when Paul said, “This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord” he was saying, what i say is in the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ.
True
(T/F) The word “comprehend” means (3:18) to understand, to take eagerly, seize, possess, apprehend and overtake
True
(T/F) The only way that Christ can “dwell” in the heart of the believer is through much prayer and fasting.
False
(T/F) the fullness of God and Calvary are not related at all.
False
(T/F) The Greek for “abundantly” is “huper”
False
(T/F) the word “renewed” (4:23) means to renovate and reform. It also implies a process.
True
(T/F) concerning the body of Christ when every body part functions according to its purpose there will be an increase of the body and it will edify itself in love.
True
(T/F) When Paul said “he also descended first” (referring to Christ) he was without a doubt implying that Christ descended into hell to defeat Satan.
False
(T/F) What Christ did on Calvary will continue to give God glory throughout every age and generation?
True
(T/F) “Forbearing one another in love” (4:1) refers to the capacity to suffer long even when treated wrongly.
False
(T/F) to be renewed in the spirit of your mind means to change your thinking by memorizing scripture.
False
(T/F) only the truth of the Gospel (the Cross) can cause a believer to be brought to maturity in Christ.
True
(T/F) Paul was appointed as the apostle to the Jews
False
(T/F) “Clamor” refers to evil, naughtiness, maliciousness and wickedness.
False
(T/F) The Greek word for “revelation” is “apokalupsis” and means to unveil, reveal and uncover
True
(T/F) “Unity” of the spirit can only be based on the presence of the Holy Spirit residing in the hearts of believers.
True
(T/F) “Power” (3:7) does not just refer to power but also to “ability”
True
(T/F) “The spirit of the mind” has to do with the human will.
True
(T/F) God revealed this great mystery that Gentiles should be fellow-heirs to His holy prophets and pastors
False
(T/F) “Parorgismos” refers to anger that is accompanied by irritation, exasperation and embitterment.
True
(T/F) It was an insult for Paul to be considered a “prisoner” of Jesus Christ
False
(T/F) the word “know” (vs. 19) means to perceive, be sure, and understand.
True
(T/F) a minister is one who serves
True
(T/F) The word “bessech” means, “I beg of you, please” also to call along.
True
(T/F) “Uncleanness” means to morally impure - foul
True
(T/F) a teacher is a commissioner of Christ, an ambassador.
False
(T/F) the Greek word for “understanding” is “perrisos”.
False
(T/F) The word “perfecting” (4:12) means to furnish, to complete thoroughly, to repair or adjust.
True
(T/F) The word “fullness” means to cram, to level up, to furnish, finish and complete.
False