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About this Study Course
This
Study Course is designed to be used in conjunction with “The Habitation”
commentary on the book of Ephesians.
This study course is the second in a series
we will offer. The first, titled “The Foundation,” is an in-depth study
on the book of Romans. In the book of
Romans, Paul lays the foundation that every believer must be built upon, which
is Christ-crucified. In his epistle to
the Ephesians, Paul gives his revelation of the “Church” Jesus said He would build upon the foundation. In the first chapter of his epistle, Paul
prays for those who would ever read it.
His prayer is, “…that the God of
our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of
wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding
being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what
the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, and what is the
exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe…” (Ephesians 1:17-19). In his prayer, Paul lays out three things in the form of questions
that he wants everyone who reads his epistle to understand.
1. “…what
is the hope of his calling?”
2. “…what is the riches of the glory of His
inheritance in the saints?”
3. “…what is the exceeding greatness of His
power to us-ward who believe?”
It will be very beneficial to every student
of the word to also ask our heavenly Father for that same “spirit of wisdom
and revelation in the knowledge of Him.”
Father, please open the eyes of our understanding so that we can
see the wonderful mystery of Christ that is revealed in this epistle.
In each of the six chapters of this epistle Paul will bring us to see what I have
called a “pinnacle of glory.” These are glimpses of what the first church
was, and what Jesus built His church to be.
They are also glimpses of what the Holy Ghost, working in each member of
the body of Christ, will make the church to be today. It is my prayer that you will be filled with
the Spirit, which through His working in you will lift you up into those
heavenly places in Christ Jesus where every spiritual blessing is found.
Brother Leroy
Surface
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About this Study Course
The purpose of this Study Course is not
to test your knowledge of theology, but to focus your attention on what the apostle
Paul actually says in the book of Galatians.
After you have first studied all the verses of topic 1 (in
the commentary) along with
those verses in your Bible, then test yourself by finding the correct answer to
each question about the verse or
verses of scripture indicated in the question. This is an “open Bible” test.
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
To go to any topic in this commentary, CLICK on its name below.
Topic (#) TOPIC name VERSES
(1)
That We Should Be 1:1-12
(2) The Fullness of
Him
1:13-23
(3) His Workmanship 2:1-10
(4) A Habitation of
God
2:11-22
(5) The Mystery of
Christ
3:1-12
(6) Filled Into All
Fullness 3:13-21
(7) The Fullness of
Christ
4:1-16
(8) The Vanity of the
Mind 4:17-32
(9) The Christian Walk 5:1-20
(10) His Glorious Bride 5:21-33
(11) Various
Admonitions
6:1-9
(12) The Church
Triumphant 6:10-20
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Important Request from
Brother Leroy Surface!
This study course is
designed to be used in conjunction with “The Habitation” Commentary on the book of Ephesians. Please take the time to prayerfully study
each topic in the commentary, before
taking the corresponding (lesson) test in the study course. Some may have the intellectual ability to
complete a lesson in one sitting, but those who do so will rob themselves of
the blessings God has prepared for us in understanding the truth of God from
our heart. There are twelve lessons in this study course which correspond to the twelve “topics” of “The Habitation” commentary. Please read the topic in the commentary prayerfully each day for about a week,
before attempting to answer the test questions in the study course lesson. If
God opens your heart to understand, you will see and understand more each time
you read the text. To do this study
correctly, should take about three months to complete all twelve of the
lessons. If you take the time to pray
for understanding as you study, you will surely be rewarded in your spiritual
walk and understanding. May God bless
you as you begin this wonderful journey through Paul’s letter written to the
Ephesian church and to the church of Jesus Christ for all time. It is my prayer that you will be “filled with the Spirit” and “lifted up,” by the Spirit, to “sit together in heavenly places in Christ
Jesus” where “all spiritual
blessings” await you.
Brother and
Pastor,
Leroy Surface
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LESSON 1
That We Should Be
Ephesians chapter 1: verses
1 through 12
That
we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Ephesians 1:12
Lesson
one is a study on all that
God did from the beginning, what He
did at Calvary, and what He did through the working of the Holy Ghost
to have a people whose very existence on earth would be “…to the praise of His glory.”
In these first twelve verses,
Paul is speaking specifically of those Jews who received the Holy Ghost on the
day of Pentecost, plus those Jews like himself who repented and received the
Holy Ghost in the great revival that followed.
Paul considered himself the last and the least of those “who first
trusted in Christ.”
The questions in this lesson will sometimes
use the term “the first believers.”
This refers to those Paul speaks of in verse twelve as “we…who first trusted in
Christ.” They were the “first” church;
those upon whom the Holy Ghost was poured out and who “turned the world upside
down” for Christ in their generation. Paul refers to them in these verses as
“us” and “we.” Keep in mind that, though we speak of the “first believers,” the
things spoken of in these verses are God’s purpose for everyone that believes.
1. In verse 1,
Paul addresses this epistle to “the __________ which are at Ephesus, and to
the________ in Christ Jesus.” Choose the
correct answers in the correct order.
A.
unbelievers – believers
B.
Jews – sinners
C.
saints – faithful
D.
saints – sinners
2. In verse 1,
what does the word “saints” mean?
A.
Holy ones
B.
Those who are canonized by the church.
C.
The Apostles
D.
Everyone who makes a profession of faith.
3. In verse 1,
what does the phrase “in Christ” speak of?
A.
The mindset of the believer.
B.
The dwelling place of the believer.
C.
The “position” of the believer.
D.
The way that God views His people.
4. In verse 3,
what did Paul say that God had blessed the first believers with?
A. Great wealth.
B.
All spiritual blessings.
C.
Acceptance by all.
D.
Everything they had always desired.
5. In verse 3,
where did the first believers find the spiritual blessings that God blessed
them with?
A. In Jerusalem.
B.
In the scripture.
C.
In the law.
D.
In heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
6. In a verse related
to verse 3, Isaiah said, “For since the beginning of
the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye
seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him” (Isaiah 64:4). What does this statement speak of?
A. The blessings that believers will receive when they enter
heaven.
B.
The blessings that God viewed the first believers as having.
C.
The prosperity and riches of this present world that God gave to the first
believers.
D.
All the spiritual blessings that were lost to man because of sin, but restored
to man through the redemption we have in Christ Jesus.
7. In verse 4,
Paul says, “According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the
world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love.” What did God choose before the foundation of
the world?
A.
He chose to have a people in Christ that would be holy and without blame before
Him in love.
B.
He chose that some people would be lost and that some people would be saved.
C.
He chose that some believers would be holy but other believers would continue
in sin.
D.
He chose that sin would enter the world and bring billions of souls to
damnation.
8. In verse 4,
Paul speaks of being “holy and without blame before Him in love.” What does it mean to be “holy and without
blame before God?”
A.
Since we all have a sinful nature we cannot be blamed for our sins.
B.
God sees us as holy and without blame because we are covered by the blood of
Jesus.
C.
It speaks of a people who are truly holy and without blame as they stand in
God’s presence.
D.
No one is really holy and without blame.
9. In verse 4,
Paul says, “…he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the
world….” What does the term “before the
foundation of the world” speak of?
A.
It speaks of eternity past, before God created the heavens and the earth in Genesis 1:1.
B.
It speaks of the period of time before Adam disobeyed God, and sin entered.
C.
It speaks of the time before human governments were set up.
D.
It speaks of the time before Moses gave the law.
10. In verse 5,
Paul says, “Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good
pleasure of his will.” The Greek word translated “predestinated” means “to
predetermine.” What did God predetermine?
A.
God predetermined that sin would enter the world and cause the damnation of
billions.
B.
God predetermined that those who trusted in Jesus Christ would become the
children of God.
C.
God predetermined that many would reject the gospel when they heard it.
D.
God predetermined who would believe the gospel.
11. In a verse related to verse 5,
Paul says in Romans 8: 29, “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate
to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among
many brethren.” According to this verse,
what did God predestinate?
A. God predestined that He would have children that were made in
the image of Jesus Christ.
B.
God predestined who would be lost and who would be saved.
C.
God predestined that His people would learn to imitate Jesus Christ.
D.
God predestined that His children would be a sinful people covered by grace.
12. In
verse 5, Paul says, “Having predestinated us unto
the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself….” How many times is the word “predestinated”
used in the Bible?
A.
The word “predestinated” is used only two times in the Bible, both of which are
in the first chapter of Ephesians.
The word “predestinate” is also used only two times, in Romans 8:29-30.
B.
The word “predestinated” is used dozens of times throughout the New Testament,
which well establishes the doctrine of
predestination.
C.
The word “predestinated” is used seven times in the Bible, all in the writings
of Paul.
D.
The word “predestinated” is used by every gospel writer in the New
Testament. It is the foundation of all
truth in the gospel.
13. In verse 6,
Paul says “wherein He hath made us accepted in the beloved.” What do the Greek words that were translated “He hath
made us accepted in the beloved” actually mean?
A. God will accept sinners into heaven if they believe in Jesus.
B.
God accepts sinners in Christ and covers their sins with grace.
C.
The Greek text actually says, “He has ‘graced
us’ in the beloved.”
D.
God accepts us as we are, and we will always sin as long as we live in a flesh
body.
14. In verse 6,
according to the Greek text, Paul says “He hath graced us in the beloved,” what
did this mean to the first believers?
A.
God covered their sins with grace so they could make it to heaven.
B.
For every attribute of grace that is in Jesus Christ, God gave a corresponding
measure of grace to them. Everything
they were, and everything they did for
God was a result of God’s grace in them.
C.
Those Jews who first believed gave up the righteousness of the law to become
sinful people saved by grace.
15. In verse 7,
Paul says, “In whom we have redemption through ______________.”
A. His love
B.
our works
C.
God’s mercy
D.
His blood
16. In verse 7,
Paul speaks of “redemption.” What is the
correct definition of the word “redemption?”
A. Forgiveness
B.
A covering for sin
C.
Ransom in full
D.
To pay the penalty for sin
17. In verse 7,
Paul speaks of “redemption.” Which of the following is a correct example of
redemption?
A.
To deliver a person from the power of darkness and translate them into the
Kingdom of God.
B.
To cover a person’s sins.
C.
For one person to pay the penalty for another person’s sin.
D.
To view a person as righteous.
18. In verse 7,
Paul speaks of the “forgiveness of sins.” What does the Greek word “aphesis” which was translated
“forgiveness” actually mean?
A.
Cover
B.
Freedom
C.
Toleration
D.
To forget.
19. In verse 7,
Paul says, “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of
sins, according to the riches of his grace;” Choose the answer that best fits
the meaning of this verse.
A.
If we are in Christ, His blood covers our sin through unmerited favor.
B.
The deliverance we have from sin through the blood of Jesus Christ results
from, is based upon, and is equal to the riches of God’s grace.
C.
God forgives our sins daily because Jesus’ blood delivers us from the
punishment of sin.
20. In verse 7,
Paul says, “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of
sins, according to the riches of his grace;” What did this mean in relation to
the first believers?
A. The first believers were able to truly show the riches of God’s
grace to the world around them by preaching to them that if they believed they
could not be judged for their sins.
B.
The holy and victorious life of the first believers was a result of the grace
that was given them in redemption through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
C.
The first believers were still just sinners, but they were covered by the blood
of Jesus.
21. In verses 8-9,
Paul says that God “hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence.” What did the wisdom and prudence that God
“abundantly supplied” to the first believers give them understanding of?
A. The mysteries of the Universe.
B.
How to manipulate the emotions of people.
C.
The mystery of God’s will.
D.
How to make money.
22. In verse 9,
what does Paul say that the mystery of God’s will is according to?
A.
His good pleasure and purpose
B.
Israel’s rejection of the gospel.
C.
How spiritual we are.
D.
How many people believe the gospel.
23. In verse 10,
how does Paul sum up the mystery of God’s will?
A.
That God would gather all “peoples” into Christ.
B.
That God would gather all Jews into Christ.
C.
That God would gather all Gentiles into Christ.
D.
The mystery of God’s will is that God would gather the universe into Christ.
24. In verse 11,
what did Paul say that the first believers had obtained in Christ?
A. Great wealth.
B.
Unconditional eternal security.
C.
Great honor.
D.
An inheritance.
25. In verse 11,
Paul says, “In whom also we have obtained an inheritance….” Choose the answer that best describes the
inheritance that the first believers obtained in Christ.
A. The baptism with the Holy Ghost.
B.
“All spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus” is the inheritance
they received through the effectual working of the Holy Ghost in them.
C.
The natural riches of the Gentiles that God gave to them.
D.
The rewards that they would receive when they got to heaven for all their good
works on earth.
26. In verse 11,
Paul says, “…we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to
the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own
will.” Choose the answer that best fits
the meaning of this verse.
A.
The first believers were blessed because God had predestined them to be saved
and others to be lost.
B.
It was God’s will for the first believers to be rich so they obtained an
inheritance.
C.
All the wonderful things God did in, for, and through the first believers He
did based upon His own purpose and will.
27. In verses 11-12,
Paul says, “In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated
according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his
own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in
Christ. Choose the answer that best fits
the meaning of these verses.
A. Everything God did in, for, and through the first believers, He
did because it was His purpose and
will that they would “be to the praise of His glory.”
B.
Everything God did in, for, and through the first believers, He did because it
was His purpose and will that they
would praise His name.
C.
God has predetermined who will be saved and who will be lost; and who will
praise Him and who will not praise
Him.
28. In verse 12,
Paul says, “that we should be to the praise of His glory.” What does this
statement mean?
A.
All God wants is for people to praise Him.
B.
God placed us here to praise His name.
C.
Everything God does in, for, and through His people is to have a people whose
very existence brings praise and glory to God.
29. In verse 12,
Paul tells us what those who were “to the praise of His glory” did to become
such a glorious people. Choose the correct answer.
A.
They fasted three days each week.
B.
They were baptized “correctly.”
C.
They took a vow of poverty.
D.
They trusted in Christ.
30. In verse 12,
Paul speaks of those “…who first trusted in Christ.” Who does this speak of?
A.
The children of Israel who were delivered out of Egypt.
B.
The Gentiles.
C.
The Ephesian believers.
D.
The glorious church that manifested the fullness of Christ after the Day of
Pentecost.
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1.
1-C, 2-A,
3-B, 4-B, 5-D,
6-D, 7-A, 8-C,
9-B, 10-B, 11-A,
12-A, 13-C, 14-B,
15-D, 16-C, 17-A,
18-B, 19-B, 20-B,
21-C, 22-A, 23-A,
24-D, 25-B, 26-C,
27-A, 28-C, 29-D,
30-D
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LESSON 2
The Fullness of Him
Ephesians chapter 1: verses
13 through 23
…hath put all things under
his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, which is
his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Ephesians
1:22-23
In lesson two, Paul briefly turns his attention from those “…who first
trusted in Christ” to those “…who also trusted” in Christ. He assures the believing Gentiles at Ephesus
that everything God did for those “who
first trusted” He has done or will do for those “who also trust.” His
purpose in all that He has done, both at Calvary and through the Holy Ghost, is
to have a church “…which is His body, the
fullness of Him that filleth all in all.”
1. In verses 12-13,
believers are described as those who ________________.
A. kept the law
B.
had been baptized
C.
trust in Christ
D.
made a profession of faith
2. In verse 13,
Paul says, “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the
gospel of your salvation.” Who is Paul speaking of as those who “also trusted?”
A.
Israel
B.
The first believers.
C.
The believers at Ephesus.
D.
The Romans.
3. In verse 13,
when Paul says “In whom ye also trusted,” what is he relating “also trusted”
to?
A.
The believers at Ephesus trusted in the Law and also in Christ.
B.
The believers at Ephesus trusted in Christ to make them rich.
C.
The first believers that “turned the world upside down” had trusted in Christ
and now these at Ephesus were
trusting in Christ also.
D.
The believers at Ephesus were trusting in many gods along with their faith in
Christ.
4. In verse 13,
what does Paul describe as “the word of truth?”
A.
Philosophy
B.
Christian tradition.
C.
The Law.
D.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
5. In verse 13,
what does Paul say that these believers had been sealed with?
A. Salvation
B.
Power
C.
The Holy Spirit of promise.
D.
Love
6. In verse 13,
Paul speaks of being “sealed with the holy Spirit of promise.” Choose the
answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
God has marked you as His own by placing His Spirit upon you.
B.
God has given you a guaranty of power and glory.
C.
God has “sealed” your lips with a prayer language.
D.
God has given you an unconditional guaranty of Heaven.
7. In verse 13,
Paul says, “in whom also _____________, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of
promise….” Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
A. when you were saved
B.
when you believed
C.
when you repented
D.
after that ye believed
8. In verse 13,
what is the Holy Spirit of promise that Paul speaks of?
A. The Holy Ghost
B.
The Spirit of Christ
C.
The “new man.”
D.
The Antichrist.
9. According to verse 13,
the believers at Ephesus received the Holy Ghost ______________.
A.
when they believed upon Jesus
B.
after they believed upon Jesus
C.
before they believed upon Jesus
D.
when they went to Heaven
10. In verse 14,
what does Paul say that the Holy Spirit of promise is to us?
A.
An emotional experience.
B.
A prayer language.
C.
A tool for us to use.
D.
The earnest of our inheritance.
11. In verse 14,
what is the definition of “the earnest” as used in this verse?
A.
Sincere
B.
A pledge.
C.
A full payment.
D.
Salvation
12. In verse 14,
what is the Holy Spirit a pledge of?
A. That we will not suffer.
B.
Our inheritance.
C.
Prosperity
D.
Unconditional love.
13. In verse 14,
Paul uses the term “purchased possession” which is translated from the Greek
word “peripoiēsis”
and means “acquisition.” Choose the answer that best describes what is
the “purchased possession,” or “acquisition,” that Paul speaks of?
A. Our body.
B.
Heaven
C.
Our soul.
D.
Everything Jesus acquired, or purchased, in the redemption.
14. In a verse related to verse 14,
Jesus said in John 16:13-14, “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he
will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but
whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to
come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto
you.” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of these words of Jesus.
A. The Holy Ghost will teach us about the things we will have when
we get to Heaven.
B.
The Holy Ghost will guide us into the fullness of all that God has prepared for
us in Jesus Christ.
C.
The Holy Ghost will take things away from Jesus and give them unto us.
D.
The Holy Ghost will teach us about the things that happened in the earthly life
of Jesus that the Bible does not tell us.
15. In verse 14,
Paul speaks of “…until the redemption of the purchased possession.” The word
“until” in this verse is a mistranslation of the Greek word “eis,” which means “to” or “into.” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of Paul’s statement when he said that the Holy Spirit of promise is “the
earnest of our inheritance INTO the redemption of the purchased possession….”
A. The Holy Ghost is given to us to bring us “into” the fullness of
all that Jesus acquired, or purchased, for us in the redemption.
B.
The Holy Ghost is God’s pledge that He will take us to Heaven after we die.
C.
God gives us the Holy Ghost to keep us until we are finally redeemed from our
sins.
16. In verse 14,
Paul says that the Holy Spirit of promise “is the earnest of our inheritance into
the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.” Choose the answer that best fits the usage of
the phrase “unto the praise of His glory” in this verse.
A.
Everyone should praise God for His glory.
B.
The Holy Ghost bringing us into the fullness of the inheritance causes our very
existence to be “…unto the praise of His glory,” just as the first believers
were.
C.
If we will praise and give glory to God enough, God will give us the Holy
Ghost.
D.
When our body is redeemed we will be able to glorify God.
17. In verse 15,
Paul says “after I heard of your _________ in the Lord Jesus, and ________ unto
all the saints.” Choose the correct answers in the correct order.
A. spirituality -- love
B.
love – gifts
C.
faith – love
D.
faith – generosity
18. In verse 16,
what did Paul do concerning the saints at Ephesus?
A. He talked about them.
B.
He prayed for them.
C.
He pitied them.
D.
He made servants out of them.
19. In verse 17,
what did Paul pray that God would give the believers at Ephesus?
A. The spirit of Elijah
B.
The power to do miracles.
C.
The riches of the Gentiles.
D.
The spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God.
20. In verses 17-18,
why did the believers at Ephesus need the spirit of wisdom and revelation in
the knowledge of God?
A.
In order that they could be saved.
B.
In order that they could prosper.
C.
In order that they could understand the spiritual things of God that can only
be received through the Holy Ghost.
D.
In order that they could debate the gospel with unbelievers.
21. In a verse related to verse 18,
Paul says in II Thessalonians 2:14, “Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to
the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.” According to this verse,
what does the gospel call us to?
A. To go to Heaven.
B.
To obtain earthly riches.
C.
To go to church.
D.
To obtain the glory of Jesus Christ.
22. In verse 18,
Paul prays that we would know “what is the ________ of His calling.”
A. sound
B.
hope
C.
beginning
D.
good part
23. In verse 18,
Paul prays for the believers that “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened;
that ye may know what is the hope of his calling,” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
Paul wanted the believers to understand and experience the glory they had been called
into by the gospel and to know the reason they should expect it.
B.
Paul wanted the believers to know that the call of the gospel was something
that they would just hope for until they went to heaven.
C.
Paul wanted the believers to hope that God would call them.
D.
Paul had a new doctrine that he hoped the believers would be interested in.
24. In verse 18,
Paul prays that the believers would know “what (is) the riches of the glory of
his inheritance in the saints,” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of
this statement.
A. Paul wanted the believers to understand how glorious it is to be
rich.
B.
Paul wanted the believers to understand what a great inheritance they would
have when they reached Heaven.
C.
Paul wanted the believers to know how rich he had become because of the gospel.
D.
Paul wanted the believers to know, possess, and walk in the riches of the glory
of Christ that is the inheritance of the children of God.
25. In verse 18,
where does Paul tell us that the riches of the glory of His inheritance is to
be revealed?
A.
In Heaven.
B.
In the saints.
C.
In Jerusalem.
D.
Nowhere
26. In verse 19,
Paul prays that the believers would know “what is the exceeding greatness of
his power to us-ward who believe….”
Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A. Paul wanted the believers to possess great power.
B.
Paul wanted the believers to know what great power God had.
C.
Paul wanted the believer to know and experience what great and wonderful things
God would work in, for, and through
them by the power of the Holy Ghost.
D.
Paul wanted the believers to know that God had the power to take them to
Heaven.
27. In verses 19-22,
Paul says that the greatness of God’s power toward us is according to what the Holy Ghost did for Jesus Christ.
Choose the answer that tells what Paul said that God did for Jesus by the Holy Ghost.
A. He raised Him from the dead.
B.
He caused Him to sit down in Heavenly places far above principality and powers.
C.
He put all things under His feet.
D.
All the above.
28. In verses 20-21,
what does Paul mean when he says that God set Jesus “Far above all principality, and power, and might, and
dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come?”
A. Heaven is higher up than any part of the universe.
B.
Jesus is in a higher place in Heaven than Satan is.
C.
Jesus sits in a place of authority far above, or greater than, any other power
or authority.
29. In verse 22,
what does Paul mean when he says that God has put all things under Jesus’ feet?
A. Because Jesus sits so high in Heaven, there is nothing that can
rise above His feet.
B.
Every power and enemy is “crushed” and brought under subjection to Jesus
Christ.
C.
Jesus props His feet on demons and devils.
30. In verses 19-22,
Paul prays that we would know “…what is the exceeding greatness of his power to
us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he
wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own
right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and
might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but
also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet….” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this statement.
A. Paul wanted the believers to know that the Holy Ghost working in
them would lift them up to a place of authority far above principalities and
powers, and put every “enemy” under their feet, because of what God has done in
Christ Jesus.
B.
Paul wanted the believers to know that someday they would go to Heaven because
Jesus had been taken up to Heaven.
C.
Paul wanted the believers to know that in Christ they were seated in Heavenly
places even though they might not have the victory in this present life.
D.
Paul wanted the believers to know that Jesus was raised from the dead and
lifted up to Heaven.
31. In verse 23,
Paul says that the church is “His body….”
Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A. The church is the corporate representative of Christ.
B.
God sees the church as clothed with Jesus Christ.
C.
The church that Paul was a part of was the flesh and bone manifestation of
Christ in this world.
32. In verse 23,
Paul tells us that the church “is His body, the fullness of Him that filleth
all in all.” Choose the answer that best
fits the meaning of this statement.
A. What we see in the modern church is the fullness of the
glorified Christ.
B.
That which Paul knew the church to be, was, and is ordained to be, the full
manifestation of the glorified Christ upon earth.
C.
God sees us as the fullness of His Son, Jesus Christ.
33. In verse 23,
what does it mean that Christ Jesus is He “that filleth all in all.
A. Christ Jesus is the one who abundantly supplies the church into
all the fullness of God.
B.
The universe is “filled” with Christ Jesus.
C.
Jesus lives in every man.
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Answers to Lesson 2 Questions about Topic
2.
1-C, 2-C,
3-C, 4-D, 5-C,
6-A, 7-D, 8-A,
9-B, 10-D, 11-B,
12-B, 13-D, 14-B,
15-A, 16-B, 17-C,
18-B, 19-D, 20-C,
21-D, 22-B, 23-A,
24-D, 25-B, 26-C,
27-D, 28-C, 29-B,
30-A, 31-C, 32-B,
33-A
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LESSON 3
His Workmanship
Ephesians chapter 2: verses
1 through 10
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of
yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should
boast. For we are his workmanship, created
in Christ Jesus unto good works….
Ephesians 2:8-10
In lesson
three, Paul begins to show that there is no intrinsic difference between a
Jew and a Gentile, because they were both “…by
nature, the children of wrath, even as others.” He will show that the source of our salvation
is “…His great love, wherewith He loved
us, even when we were dead in trespasses and sins….” He further shows that salvation is by “grace,” and not by the works of
man. He closes this lesson by revealing
exactly what “salvation by grace”
really is; “…for we are His workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus….”
1. In verse 1,
Paul speaks to those “who were (in time past) _______________."
A.
saints
B.
once the people of God
C.
dead in trespasses and sins
D.
Jews
2.
In verse 1,
choose the answer that best fits the meaning of “dead in trespasses and
sins".
A. Those that are in sins and trespasses are
dead to God.
B.
If you sin and trespass against God, you will die.
C. People die a physical death because they
sin.
D.
There are sinners who are dead to God, and sinners who are alive to God.
3. In
verse 2, Paul speaks to the believers at Ephesus,
saying, wherein _____________ according to the course of this world."
A. you walk
B.
in time past ye walked
C.
we all walk
D.
ye were ordained to walk
4. In verse 2,
Paul speaks of “the prince of the power of the air.” Who is Paul speaking of?
A. Jesus
B.
Satan
C.
The god of this world.
D.
God
E.
Both A and D.
F.
Both B and C.
5. In verse 2,
Paul speaks of “...the spirit that now worketh in the children of
disobedience.''
Choose the answer that best identifies who
the children of disobedience are.
A.
The Gentiles.
B.
Those who reject the gospel.
C.
The Jews.
D.
Everyone who has not yet trusted in Christ.
Many of the questions for the next several
verses will use the term “the first
believers.” This refers to those Paul speaks of in verse twelve of chapter
one as “we…who first trusted in Christ.”
They were the “first” church; those upon whom the Holy Ghost was poured
out and who “turned the world upside down” for Christ in their generation. Paul
refers to them in these verses as “us” and “we.” Keep in mind that though we
speak of the “first believers” the things spoken of in these verses are God’s
purpose for everyone that believes.
6. In verse 3,
Paul says, “we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our
f1esh....'' Choose the answer that best
fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
Paul is showing that the first believers (like all people) lived their lives in
the lusts of the flesh prior to receiving Jesus Christ.
B.
All the first believers discussed the lusts of the flesh in their
conversations.
C.
All the first believers’ conversations were filled with filthy language.
7. In verse 3,
Paul says that prior to receiving Jesus Christ, the first believers “were by
nature the children of ___________, even as others.''
A.
wrath
B.
God
C.
Satan
D.
love
8. In verse 4,
Paul says that God is “rich in mercy.'' Choose the answer that best fits the
meaning of this statement.
A.
God would never punish a sinner.
B.
God is full of compassion.
C.
God does not give us what we deserve.
9. In verses 4-5,
Paul says, “but God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he
loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with
Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)…” Choose the answer that best describes the
mercy of God that Paul is speaking of.
A.
The shed blood of Jesus that covered the first believers’ sin so that God could
not see it.
B.
The longsuffering of God that put up with the unclean lives of the first
believers.
C.
Jesus feeding the five thousand.
D.
The work of the cross that delivered the first believers from sin and made them
alive with Christ.
10. In verse 4,
Paul speaks of “his great love wherewith he loved us....” More than one answer listed below is
true. Choose the answer that best
describes what Paul is referring to as “his great love wherewith he loved
us....”
A.
God’s love for the first believers was greater than his love for us today.
B.
God loves His children.
C.
God gave His Son to die for all.
D.
God loves the lost person.
11. In verse 4,
Paul says, “but God, who is rich in mercy, for (through) his great love
wherewith he loved us....” The word “for” comes from the Greek word “dia” and means “through.'' With this in mind, choose the
answer that bests fits the meaning of this verse.
A.
God was compelled to do all things for the first believers (and for all
believers) because He loved them so much.
B.
The mercies of God that lifted the first believers out of sin and brought them
into His glory came to them through the love of God that gave Jesus to die on
the cross.
C.
All the mercies of God came to the first believers because He loves people too
much to let anyone be dammed.
D.
God does not give people what they deserve because He loves them too much to
let them suffer.
12. In verses 4-5,
God's mercy first reached down to the first believers when they were
____________.
A.
righteous
B.
holy
C.
dead in sins
D.
godly
13. In verse 5,
what does the statement “hath quickened us together with Christ'' speak of?
A.
The first believers receiving the baptism with the Holy Ghost on the day of
Pentecost.
B.
The saints being resurrected at the day of judgment.
C.
The first believers (and all believers) were given “life” through their union
with Christ in His resurrection.
D.
God gave the first believers a lifestyle that was patterned after Jesus
Christ’.
14. In verse 6,
Paul says that God has “raised (Gr. to waken or to rouse)
us up together (with Christ).” Choose the answer that best expresses what Paul
was speaking of in this statement.
A.
Paul is showing that just as the Holy Ghost “awakened” Christ and brought Him
out of the tomb, the Holy Ghost also worked in the first believers to awaken
them from the “tomb” of carnality to walk in the Spirit of God.
B.
Paul is speaking of the first believers receiving Christ into their heart by
faith.
C.
Paul is speaking of the last day resurrection.
D.
Paul is reminding us that the first believers were born and raised in the same
generation that Jesus was.
15. In verse 6,
Paul says that God “made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ
Jesus.” Choose the answer that best
expresses what Paul was speaking of in this statement.
A. Paul is showing that the apostles would have the seats closest
to Jesus when they went to Heaven.
B.
Paul is showing that sitting in heavenly places is the spiritual “position” of
all believers.
C.
God made the first believers sit together so that they would overcome their
differences.
D.
Paul is showing that just as the Holy Ghost lifted Jesus up to a place of
authority far above principalities and powers, the Holy Ghost also lifted the
first believers up to that place of authority and victory in Christ Jesus.
16. In verse 7,
Paul says, “That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his
grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus:” What is the “ages to
come” that Paul speaks of?
A.
The thousand year reign of Christ.
B.
All Eternity
C.
The dark ages.
D.
The time from the birth of the church until the return of Christ.
17. In verse 7,
Paul says, “That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his
grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus:” Choose the answer that
best fits the meaning of this verse.
A.
God chose to reveal His wrath to all generations by causing many of the first
believers to die a martyr’s death.
B. God chose to show the riches of His grace
that is available to every generation by what He did in, for, and through the
first believers.
C.
God chose to show His forgiveness to all ages by covering the sins of the first
believers.
D.
Even though we cannot see it, we know God is kind because He was with the first
believers.
18. In verses 4-7,
choose the answer that best reveals the kindness of God that shows the world
the riches of His grace?
A.
The mercy of God that quickened the first believers out of sin and lifted them
up to victory and authority in Christ Jesus.
B. The kindness of God in covering the first
believers’ sins.
C.
The grace of God that took the sinful first believers to Heaven.
D.
The struggle with sin that God left the first believers in while they lived in
this world.
19. In verse 8,
Paul says, “For by grace are ye saved….''
Choose the answer that best fits what Paul was saying in this statement.
A.
God takes sinners to Heaven because of His unmerited favor towards people.
B.
We are saved because God overlooks our sin.
C.
Everything it takes to lift a person out of sin and bring them into the glory
of God is accomplished by God and not by man.
D.
God sees His people as righteous because they are covered by the blood of
Jesus.
20. In verse 8,
Paul says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith….” What does the phrase
“through faith'' mean in this verse?
A.
We are saved because we believe we are saved.
B.
Faith is the “channel'' through which we access and receive the grace of God.
C.
Our faith saves us.
D.
Our faith is our righteousness.
21. In verse 8,
Paul says, ''For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of
yourselves: it is the gift of God.”
Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this verse.
A.
The grace that God gave to the first believers is not for us.
B.
God's gift is that sin no longer matters to God.
C.
We will go to Heaven through unmerited favor because we believe that Jesus died
for our sins.
D.
We can produce nothing that it takes to lift ourselves out of sin and bring us
into the glory of God. It all is given by God to those who will receive it
through faith.
22. In verse 9,
Paul says “Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Choose the answer that
best fits the meaning of this verse.
A.
God does not want believers to boast about His grace.
B.
God keeps the believer in sin in order to keep them humble.
C.
Salvation is in the eyes of God; therefore it may not be manifest in the life
and works of the believer.
D.
Because everything that believers receive in this great salvation is the work
of God, they have nothing of themselves to boast in.
23. In verse 10,
Paul says, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus….'' Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this statement.
A.
We are made to be what God wants us to be by the trials and hardships we
endure.
B.
God progressively brought the first believers out of sin and gradually
transformed them into being His children.
C.
The first believers were created from their natural birth with a special grace
and power.
D.
The first believers (as all believers) were created by God as new creatures in
Christ Jesus.
24. In verse 10,
Paul says that they were created “unto good works.” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this statement.
A.
The first believers became children of God by doing good works.
B.
Good works were irrelevant in the first believers’ walk with God.
C.
The first believers (as all believers) were saved by unmerited favor, but
rewarded by what good works they did.
D.
The first believers (as all children of God) were created in Christ Jesus to
manifest the works of God.
25. In verse 10,
Paul says, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good
works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Choose the
answer that best fits the meaning of this verse.
A.
The first believers (as all believers) were created to produce good works.
B.
The first believers did not produce the good works they manifested, but rather
walked in the works of God that He prepared for them in Christ Jesus.
C.
The first believers were saved so that they could go to Heaven and see the
works of God.
D.
Good works have nothing to do with our salvation or walk with God.
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3.
1-C, 2-A,
3-B, 4-F, 5-B,
6-A, 7-A, 8-B,
9-D, 10-C, 11-B,
12-C, 13-C,
14-A, 15-D, 16-D,
17-B, 18-A, 19-C,
20-B, 21-D, 22-D,
23-D, 24-D, 25-B
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LESSON 4
The
Habitation of God in the Spirit
Ephesians chapter 2: verses
11 through 22
In whom ye also are
builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Ephesians
2:22
In lesson four,
Paul reveals what Jesus did at Calvary to “…break
down the middle wall of partition…” that separated between the Jews and the
Gentiles. He shows how that God took two
nations, the Jew and the Gentile, and made “one
new man in Christ.” That “one new man” is the church of Jesus
Christ, made up of both Jews and Gentiles who trust in Christ. It is of both that He builds “…an habitation of God through the Spirit.”
1. In
verse 11, Paul speaks of “that which is called the
Circumcision in the flesh made by hands.”
Who is Paul speaking of?
A.
The natural Jew.
B.
The Ephesians
C.
The believing Jew.
D.
The Gentiles.
2. In
verse 11, why does Paul specify the circumcision
that is “in the flesh made by hands?”
A. He wanted us to know how circumcision was performed.
B.
He wanted us to know that circumcision had to be “made by hands.”
C.
Paul preached the circumcision of Christ, which is “made without hands,” but
the Jews trusted in a circumcision made with hands.
3. In
verse 12, Paul tells the Ephesian believers,
“That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth
of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world.” What “time” was Paul speaking of?
A. The present.
B. Before Paul wrote to them.
C. Before Adam sinned.
D. Before Christ died for our sins.
4. In
verse 13, Paul describes the Gentiles as those “who
sometimes (at one time) were _____________.”
A. righteous
B.
evil
C.
near
D.
far off
5. In
verse 13, how were the Gentiles brought close to
God?
A. By good works.
B.
By the blood of Christ.
C. By baptism.
D.
By education.
6. In
verse 14, Paul says, “For
he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall
of partition between us.” Who are the
“both” that Paul is speaking of in this verse?
A. The Ephesians and the Galatians.
B.
The Sadducees and the Pharisees.
C.
The Jews and the Gentiles.
D.
The believer and the unbeliever.
7. In
verses 14-15, choose the answer that best describes
what Paul means by a “middle wall of partition between us.”
A. Something that kept the Jews separate from the Gentiles.
B.
Something that protected Jerusalem from invaders.
C.
Something that kept the people out of the holy place.
D.
A language barrier.
8. In
verses 14-15, what was the middle wall of partition
between the Jews and the Gentiles that Jesus broke down?
A. The veil in the Temple that was rent when Jesus was crucified.
B.
The sins of the Gentiles.
C.
The Law of Moses that Jesus nailed to His cross.
D.
The Ten Commandments.
9. In
verse 15, what does Paul call the law of
commandments?
A. The way to God.
B.
The enmity.
C.
The sinful path.
D.
The eternal law of God.
10. In
verse 15, what did Jesus do to the law of
commandments?
A. He confirmed it with His blood.
B.
He explained it in His teachings.
C.
He loved it for its purity.
D.
He abolished it in His flesh on the cross.
11. In
a verse related to verse
15, Paul speaks of
Jesus in Colossians 2:14, “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was
against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to
his cross.” How did Jesus blot out the
handwriting of ordinances?
A. He erased them.
B.
He nailed it to His cross.
C.
He broke it.
D.
He kept it.
12. In
verse 15, what did Jesus accomplish by abolishing
the law of commandments?
A. His people became lawless.
B.
Natural Israel became holy.
C.
He destroyed the wall of partition that the law made between the Jews and the
Gentiles.
D.
He took away all requirements of righteousness and holiness to go to Heaven.
13. In
verse 16, Paul says, “And
that he might reconcile both unto God….”
Who are the “both” who are
reconciled to God that Paul is speaking of in this verse?
A. Every Jew and every Gentile who will
believe the gospel.
B. Every Jew and every Gentile.
C. Every Jew who keeps the law and every
Gentile who believes the gospel.
D. Paul and Barnabas.
14. In verse 16,
how did Jesus reconcile “both” to God?
A. By establishing the Law of Moses.
B. By abolishing the Law of Moses.
C. By teaching the law of Moses.
D. By His death on the cross.
15. In verse 17,
Paul tells us that Jesus preached peace to those who where “afar off.” Who were those who were “afar off?”
A. The Jews
B. The Gentiles
C. People who had done horrible things.
D. The Jews who had been carried away in
captivity into other nations.
16. In
verse 17, Paul speaks of those who were
“nigh.” Who were those that were nigh?
A. The Jews.
B. Those people who had not done horrible
things.
C. The Gentiles.
D. People who lived close to Jerusalem.
17. In
verse 18, who has access to the Father through
Jesus Christ?
A. Only the Jews.
B. Only the Gentiles.
C. Both Jews and Gentiles.
D. Neither Jews nor Gentiles.
18. In
verses 14-18, what is the “peace” that was made by
Jesus Christ?
A. The Jews no
longer looked down on the Gentiles after Jesus died on the cross.
B. The Gentiles no longer despised the
Jews after Jesus died on the cross.
C. The Jews and the Gentiles lived side by
side peacefully after Jesus died on the cross.
D. There was no longer any difference
before God between the Jews and the Gentiles as concerning approaching Him.
Both had equal access to God, but only through Jesus Christ.
19. In
verse 18, our access to God through Jesus Christ is
by (in) _____________.
A. the Holy Ghost
B. prayer
C. fasting
D. good works
20. In
verse 19, Paul says, “Now therefore ye are no more
strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the
household of God.” Choose the answer
that bests fits the meaning of this statement.
A. The Gentile
believer is not a stranger or foreigner in God’s household, but an equal
citizen with all saints.
B. The Gentile believers are now part of
God’s household, but there is still a separation, or difference, between Jewish
believers and Gentile believers.
C. The Gentile believers are now the
household of God and the Jewish believers have become strangers and foreigners.
D. Every person is now a part of God’s
household because Jesus died for all on the cross.
21 In
verse 19, who does Paul say that we are now
fellowcitizens with?
A. The Jews.
B. The Gentiles.
C. Sinners
D. The saints.
22. In verse 20,
what is the chief cornerstone of the church?
A. Peter
B.
Jesus Christ
C.
Faith.
D.
Love
23. In verse 21,
as believers are “fitly framed together in Christ, what do they grow into?
A. Holiness
B.
Righteousness
C.
Freedom from sin.
D.
A holy temple in the Lord.
24. In verse 21,
Paul says, “In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy
temple in the Lord:” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this
verse.
A. When the church matures, it will become the Temple of God.
B.
When the church gets large it becomes the Temple of God.
C.
The Temple of God is formed as believers come to Christ and are placed together
as “living stones” by the Holy Ghost.
D.
As believers grow out of sin into maturity, they become the Temple of God.
25. In
verse 22, Paul says, “In whom ye also are
builded together....” Who is Paul referring
to as being built together?
A. All Jewish believers.
B. All believers; both Jews and Gentiles.
C. All Gentile believers.
D. All people.
26. In
verse 22, what are we built together in Christ as?
A. As a show of
unity.
B. As a demonstration of strength through
being many.
C. As the dwelling place of God in the
Spirit.
D. As sinners united for Christ.
27. In verse 22,
Paul says that we are built “together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.” The word “through” was translated from the Greek word “en,” and should be understood as “in.” With this in mind,
choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A. When the church is full
of the Holy Ghost and “in the
Spirit,” it is the dwelling
place of God on earth.
B.
God dwells in every one of us; therefore we are all the spiritual habitation of
God.
C.
If there are “saved” people in a church, then it is the dwelling place of God.
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Answers to Lesson 4 Questions about Topic
4.
1-A, 2-C,
3-D, 4-D, 5-B,
6-C, 7-A, 8-C,
9-B, 10-D, 11-B,
12-C, 13-A, 14-D,
15-B, 16-A, 17-C,
18-D, 19-A, 20-A,
21-D, 22-B, 23-D,
24-C, 25-B, 26-C,
27-A
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LESSON 5
The
Mystery of Christ
Ephesians chapter 3: verses
1 through 12
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand
my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is
now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and
of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
Ephesians 3:4-6
In lesson five, Paul speaks of the mystery
of Christ and that he was commissioned to make everyone see what the believer’s
part is in this great mystery. If they were to understand this mystery it must
not come by word alone but by “manifestation
of the truth.” Paul says, “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's
wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power…” (I Corinthians
2:4). Indeed, Paul presents that God’s
purpose in the church is to manifest Christ in a fullness that would cause even
principalities and powers in heavenly places to know the manifold wisdom of
God.
1. In verse 1,
who did the Apostle Paul consider himself to be a prisoner of?
A.
The Romans.
B.
The Jews.
C.
The Gentiles.
D.
Jesus Christ
2. In verse 1,
Paul says, “For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you
Gentiles….” Choose the answer that
best explains the “cause” for which Paul was willing to be a prisoner for.
A.
The popularity and fame of being an apostle.
B.
The belief that he was guaranteed a place in heaven if he suffered enough.
C.
The gathering of the Gentiles into Jesus Christ.
3. In verse 2,
Paul speaks of “the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to
you-ward.” Choose the answer that best
fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
Paul had been called to “dispense”, or administer, grace to the Gentiles
through preaching the gospel.
B.
Paul was speaking of the time between Jesus’ resurrection and second coming.
C.
Paul was given the authority to determine who should be saved and who should be
dammed.
4. In a verse related to verse 3,
Paul says in Galatians 1:11-12, “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel
which was preached of me is not after man.
For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the
revelation of Jesus Christ.” Where did
Paul get the gospel that he preached?
A.
Peter taught it to him
B.
Paul made it up.
C.
Paul learned it when he studied with the great Jewish teacher Gamaliel.
D.
He received it by revelation of Jesus Christ.
5. In verses 3-4,
what does Paul say that God showed him by revelation?
A. How to perform miracles.
B.
The mystery of Christ.
C.
The key to prosperity.
D.
How to speak with authority.
6. In verses 4-5,
what does Paul say had not been made known to men until then?
A. The mystery of Christ.
B.
How to perform miracles.
C.
Who the true God was.
D.
Justification by faith.
7. In verse 5,
how did God reveal the mystery of Christ to the holy apostles and prophets?
A. Through nature.
B.
Through education.
C.
By parables.
D.
By the Spirit.
8. In verse 6,
Paul gives insight into the mystery of Christ saying, “That the Gentiles should
be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by
the gospel....” Choose the answer that
best fits the meaning of this statement.
A. God wanted all the Gentiles to get along.
B.
Both Jewish believers and Gentile believers were all part of the same body in
Christ and partakers of the same
promise.
C.
The believing Gentiles would all make up a Gentile church just as the believing
Jews made up a Jewish church.
D.
Christ will only have one body; it will be either a Jewish body or a Gentile
body.
9. In verse 7,
Paul says, “Whereof I was made a minister….”
How was Paul made a minister of the mystery of Christ?
A. He was ordained by the Jerusalem church.
B.
Peter gave Paul the gift of Apostleship.
C.
He was made a minister by the gift of grace that was given to him.
D.
Paul had a special ability to move people.
10. In verse 7,
Paul says, “Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace
of God given unto me by the effectual
working of his power.” How was
the gift of grace given unto Paul?
A. He earned a special gift from God.
B.
It was given to him by the effectual working of the Holy Ghost in him.
C.
It was just natural to Paul after he came to Jesus.
D.
Paul received grace through much fasting.
11. In verse 7,
what made Paul a “great” minister of the gospel?
A. Paul received great grace
to minister through the effectual working of the Holy Ghost in him.
B.
Paul studied human behavior so the he could know how to deal with the problems
of people.
C.
Paul had a natural ability to get people to listen to him.
D.
Paul was diligent and well prepared in everything that he did.
12. In verse 8,
what does Paul describe himself as?
A. The greatest Apostle that ever lived.
B.
A sinful man who did great things for God.
C.
Less than the least of all saints.
D.
Smarter than the other Apostles.
13. In a verse related to verse 8,
Paul says in I Corinthians 15:10; “But by the grace of God I am what I am: and
his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more
abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”
What was Paul saying that he was by the grace of God?
A. An Apostle of Jesus Christ.
B.
A sinful man trying to serve God.
C.
A sinner that Jesus was taking to Heaven.
D.
A man who could not do the good that he intended to do.
14. In verse 8,
Paul says, “Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace
given….” Why was “this grace” given to
Paul.
A. To take him to heaven.
B.
To cover his sinfulness.
C.
To make him likeable.
D.
So that he could preach the unsearchable riches of Christ.
15. In verse 8,
Paul speaks of “unsearchable riches of Christ.” What does he mean by “unsearchable?”
A. The riches of Christ cannot be found.
B.
The riches of Christ are not to be sought for.
C.
The riches of Christ are so vast that the fullness has never been measured.
D.
The riches of Christ are hidden in bank accounts around the world for security.
16. In verse 8,
Paul speaks of “the unsearchable riches of Christ.” Choose the answer that
bests identifies these riches.
A.
All the prosperity that we can obtain by coming to Jesus.
B.
The streets of gold, gates of pearl, etc. that we shall have in Heaven.
C.
Everything that God has prepared in Christ for His people to receive and walk
in.
17. In verses 8-9,
Paul was given grace both to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ and to
make all men (and women) see ___________________.
A. their own greatness
B.
what is the fellowship of the mystery
C.
how bad the world had become
D.
things through the eyes of the Jews
18. In verse 9,
what was it “which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God?”
A.
God’s love.
B.
God’s holiness.
C.
The fellowship of the mystery.
D.
The mercy of God.
19. In verse 9,
Paul says that God “created all things by __________.”
A.
Jesus Christ
B.
faith
C.
evolution
D.
rearranging matter
20. In verse 9,
in the phrase “the fellowship of the mystery,” what does the Greek word that
was translated “fellowship” mean?
A.
Socialize
B.
A group of people.
C.
A church.
D.
Partnership or participation.
21. In verse 9,
Paul speaks of “what is the fellowship of the mystery.” Choose the answer that best expresses the
meaning of this phrase.
A.
What is the believer’s part (partnership) in the mystery of Christ.
B.
How can we understand the mystery of Christ?
C.
The mystery is that we should fellowship together.
D.
God wants us to fellowship mysterious things.
22. In
a verse related to verse 9, Paul says in Colossians
1:27, “To whom God would make known what is the
riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you,
the hope of glory:” Based upon this verse, what is the basis for “hope” or
expectation that the glory of God will be revealed among men?
A. The holiness of the believers.
B.
Christ manifested in His people.
C.
The great size of our ministries.
D.
The wealth of the church.
23. In verses 7-9,
how did Paul make men “…see what is the fellowship of the mystery?” More than one of the following answers is
true. Choose the answer that best fits
the meaning of these verses.
A. He preached it.
B.
He traveled to many nations.
C.
He was not ashamed of the gospel.
D.
Through the effectual working of the Holy Ghost in him, Paul manifested that
which God has invited all to be partakers of in Christ.
24. In verse 10,
Paul tells us that grace was given “To the intent that now unto the
principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the
manifold wisdom of God.” Choose the
answer that best expresses the meaning of this verse.
A.
God gives grace so that the angels can show the church the great wisdom of God.
B.
God’s purpose is that through seeing the church, the entire creation, both
human and angelic, even those that are fallen, would understand the great
wisdom of God in giving His Son to suffer and die at the hands of sinners.
C.
God’s purpose is for the church to teach angels and devils the wisdom of God.
D.
God gives grace to us so that we can see all of God’s wisdom in creating the
principalities and powers in heavenly places.
25. In a verse related to verse 11,
Paul says in Ephesians 1:11-12, “… according to the purpose of
him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be
to the praise of his glory….” What was
the purpose of God that was revealed in this passage?
A. That the believer would “be to the praise of God’s glory.”
B.
That man would fall into sin in order that Jesus could redeem them.
C.
That Jesus would take sinful people to Heaven.
D.
That only a small part of all humanity would be saved.
26. In verse 11,
Paul speaks of “…the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our
Lord….” Choose the answer that best fits
the eternal purpose of God?
A. Adam would disobey God and cause all to be sinners.
B.
God’s people would be a flesh and bone manifestation of the invisible God.
C.
Billions of souls will be damned.
D.
God’s people would be no different than the world around them.
27. In two verses related to verse 12,
Paul says in Ephesians 2:18, “For through him we both have access by one Spirit
unto the Father,” and in Romans 5:2 he writes, “By whom also we have access by
faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of
God.” Choose the answer that best
describes what Paul is saying the believer has access (admission) into in Jesus
Christ.
A. Wealth and prosperity.
B.
Great power and dominion.
C.
Heaven
D.
The presence of God and the riches of His grace.
28. In verse 12;
Paul uses the term “the faith of Him (Jesus Christ).” What does this speak of?
A.
Jesus will believe God for us.
B.
It the gospel truth of all that Christ Jesus has done for the redemption of
mankind.
C.
It is believing that Jesus is the Son of God.
D.
It speaks of how much faith Jesus has.
29. In verse 12,
Paul says, “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of
him.” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this verse.
A.
We can boldly come to God because Jesus has enough faith to save us.
B.
Jesus believes God for us (even when we cannot) so we can go to Heaven.
C.
We have access to God and the riches of His grace through the gospel of Jesus
Christ.
D.
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Son of God has access to the Father.
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Answers to Lesson 5 Questions about Topic
5.
1-D, 2-C,
3-A, 4-D, 5-B,
6-A, 7-D, 8-B,
9-C, 10-B, 11-A,
12-C, 13-A, 14-D,
15-C, 16-C, 17-B,
18-C, 19-A, 20-D,
21-A, 22-B, 23-D,
24-B, 25-A, 26-B,
27-D, 28-B, 29-C
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LESSON 6
Filled
Into All Fullness
Ephesians
chapter
3: verses 13 through 21
That
Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in
love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and
length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth
knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
Ephesians
3:17-19
In lesson
six, Paul shows the possibility of being “…filled into all the fullness of God.” He leaves no doubt, however, that the “prerequisite” is to be full of the “…love of Christ, which passeth knowledge.” Paul clearly shows that all limitations are
taken off of God to manifest His miraculous power when His children are
motivated by the same “love” that
caused Jesus to lay down His life for us.
1. In verse 13,
Paul says, “Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you,
which is
your glory.” Choose the paraphrase that
best fits the meaning of this verse.
A.
I do not want you to care about me while I suffer for you.
B.
I do not want you to fall down when you hear all the things that I suffered for
preaching the gospel.
C.
I do not want you to grow weak or discouraged because of what I am suffering to
preach the gospel.
2. In verse 14,
Paul says, “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ….” What was the cause that moved
Paul to bow his knees unto God?
A.
Fear of going to Hell.
B.
The gathering of the Gentiles into Christ.
C.
He wanted to be the greatest of Apostles.
D.
It was his prayer time.
3. In verse 14,
Paul says, For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….”
Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
Paul fully surrendered himself to God for the cause of gathering the Gentiles
into Christ.
B.
Paul prayed much because of all the things that he was suffering.
C.
Paul made a ritual of bowing his knees before God.
4. In verse 15,
Paul says, “Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.” What does this speak of?
A.
The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is also the “Father” of all who believe the
gospel and are “born again” of the Spirit.
B.
The last name of every believer is Jehovah.
C.
Every creature in Heaven and earth is one of God’s children.
5. In verse 16,
Paul says, “That he would grant you, according to the riches __________.”
A.
that we will receive in Heaven
B.
of the Gentiles
C.
that we have earned in Christ
D.
of His glory
6. In verse 16,
the phrase “to be strengthened” comes from a Greek word that means “to increase
in vigor.” Choose the answer that gives
a correct definition of “vigor.”
A.
Holiness
B.
Power
C.
The ability to evolve from one species into another.
D.
The capacity for natural growth and survival, as of plants or animals.
7. In verse 16,
Paul prays that God “would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to
be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.” According to this
verse, what causes the believer to be “strengthened with might?”
A.
The renewing of the mind.
B.
The working of the Holy Ghost in them.
C.
Their profession of faith.
D.
The doctrines of the Church.
8. In verse 16,
Paul prays that God “would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to
be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.” Choose the answer
that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
If God makes us rich we will become strong in spirit.
B.
Through the working of the Holy Ghost in them, their “inner man” would receive
the “capacity” for spiritual growth.
C.
Through the working of the Holy Ghost in them, their “inner man” would receive
the “capacity” to overcome sin.
D.
Through the working of the Holy Ghost in them, their “inner man” would receive
the “capacity” to grow into being the children of God.
9. In verse 17,
Paul says that Christ dwells in our heart by __________.
A.
love
B.
faith
C.
baptism
D.
keeping the commandments
10. In verse 17,
Paul speaks of the believer “being rooted and grounded…. ” What does being “rooted” refer to?
A. A “seedling” that begins to form roots in the things of God.
B.
A plant that is torn up from its roots.
C.
A young “plant” that begins to send its roots down deep into the things of God.
D.
A person who can never see any further into the things of God.
11. In verse 17,
Paul speaks of the believer “being rooted and grounded….” What does being “grounded” refer to?
A. A “seedling” that begins to form roots in the things of God.
B.
A plant that is torn up from its roots.
C.
A young “plant” that begins to send its roots down deep into the things of God.
D.
A person who can never see any further into the things of God.
12. In verse 17,
what does Paul say that the believer must be rooted and grounded in?
A.
The doctrines of the church
B.
The traditions of the church.
C.
Sunday school
D.
Love
13. In verses 17-18,
Paul says, “that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, might (may) be able to
comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and
height….” Choose the answer that best
expresses the meaning of the phrase “(that ye) may be able to.”
A.
That God will allow you…
B.
That you will be of full strength to…
C.
It is possible that you could…
D.
It is doubtful that you could…
14. In verses 17-18,
Paul says, “that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height….” The word “comprehend” is translated from the
Greek word “katalambano,” which means, “to take
eagerly.” With this in mind, choose the
answer that best fits the meaning of the word “comprehend” as used in this
verse.
A. Understand.
B.
Make sense of.
C.
Possess.
D.
Think on.
15. In verses 17-18,
Paul says, “that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to
comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and
height…” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of these verses.
A. The believer would send roots down into the love of Christ so
that they might possess its vastness and fullness.
B.
The believer would send roots down into the love of Christ so that they could
learn to act like Christ acted.
C.
The believer would send down roots into the love of Christ so that they could
understand all mysteries.
D.
The believer would send down roots into the love of Christ so that they would
know its limits.
16. In verse 19,
Paul says, “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge….” Choose the answer that best expresses the
meaning of this passage.
A. Paul wanted the believer to be taught about the love of Christ
so they could understand it.
B.
Paul wanted the believer to have an absolute knowledge of something that was
beyond man’s ability to know.
C.
Paul wanted the believer to know about the love of Christ so that they would
not need knowledge.
17. In verse 19,
Paul says, “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge….” How can you know the love of Christ which
passeth knowledge?
A. You must study it.
B.
You must be taught it.
C.
You must possess it.
D.
You cannot know it.
18. In verse 19,
Paul says, “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge….” Why did Paul want the believer to know the
love of Christ which passeth knowledge?
A. So that they might be filled with all the fullness of God.
B.
Because it was interesting.
C.
So that they would learn to love one another.
D.
Paul wanted to see how smart they really were.
19. In verse 19,
Paul says, “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye
might be filled with (into) all the fulness of God.” Did Paul really mean that the believer could
be filled with (into) all the fullness of God?
A.
Yes
B.
No
20. In
verse 19, what must first take place before the
believer can be filled into all the fullness of God? Choose the answer that best fits the message
of verse 19.
A.
They must be members of a local church.
B.
They must attend a bible college.
C.
They must be called to preach.
D.
They must know the love of Christ which passes knowledge.
21. In verse 20,
Paul says, “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that
we ask or think….” What does Paul say
that this is based upon?
A.
Our faith
B.
Our profession.
C.
Our knowledge.
D.
The power that works in us.
22. In verse 20,
Paul speaks of “the power that worketh in us….”
What is Paul speaking of?
A.
The Holy Ghost working in us that which “He wrought in Christ, when he raised
him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places….”
B.
The Holy Ghost teaching us to do miracles.
C.
The gift of great power that we receive from God when we receive the Holy
Ghost.
23. In verse 21,
Paul says, “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all
ages, world without end. Amen.” Choose
the answer that best fits the meaning of this verse.
A.
The call and destiny of the church is to change the world through political
power.
B.
The call and destiny of the Church is to be to the glory of God in every
generation.
C.
God will be glorified when the church finally gets to Heaven
D.
The first generation church was to the glory of God because they were in a
special dispensation.
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Answers to Lesson 6 Questions about Topic
6.
1-C, 2-B,
3-A, 4-A, 5-D,
6-D, 7-B, 8-B,
9-B, 10-A, 11-C,
12-D, 13-B, 14-C,
15-A, 16-B, 17-C,
18-A, 19-A, 20-D,
21-D, 22-A, 23-B
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LESSON 7
The
Stature of the Fullness of Christ
Ephesians
chapter
4: verses 1 through 16
And
he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some,
pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the
ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity
of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto
the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
Ephesians
4:11-13
In lesson
seven, Paul shows the purpose of the ministry in bringing the whole body
unto a complete “man” who will rise up to be the fullness of Christ upon earth.
Paul is clear, however, that this will not be unless the Holy Ghost is allowed
to work effectually in every part of the body.
1. In verse 1,
Paul says, “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk
worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called….” What does the Greek word translated “worthy,”
actually mean?
A.
As one who is worthy
B.
As one who is holy.
C.
Appropriately
D.
As one who is owed something.
2. In verse 1,
Paul says, “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy
of the vocation wherewith ye are called….”
What does the Greek word translated “vocation” actually mean?
A. An invitation or calling.
B.
A job.
C.
A position of authority.
D.
A gift.
3. In verse 1,
Paul says, “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk
worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called….” Choose the paraphrase that best fits the
meaning of this verse.
A. Walk like you earned the position God has given you.
B.
Walk in a manner appropriate of royalty.
C.
Walk in such a way that God will know He made the right decision by choosing
you.
D.
Walk in a manner that is appropriate for someone who has been called with a
Heavenly calling.
4. In verse 2,
Paul begins to tell us what an appropriate walk consists of. Choose the answer that lists only things that
Paul mentioned in this verse.
A. lowliness - meekness
- high-minded
B.
meekness - longsuffering
- selfishness
C.
longsuffering - meekness
- lowliness
D.
self confidence - lowliness
- longsuffering
5. In verse 2,
Paul says to walk “with longsuffering, forbearing one another....” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this statement.
A. Put up with others with the understanding that they may also be
putting up with you.
B.
Put up with people who are less spiritual than you are.
C.
Put a smile on your face when you approach people that you cannot stand to be
around.
D.
Everyone just needs to put up with you.
6. In verse 2,
What is the reason we would walk “with all lowliness (humility) and meekness
(gentleness), with longsuffering, forbearing one another...?”
A. We want to go to Heaven.
B.
We want to show the world that we are spiritual.
C.
We want to show people who are beneath us that we care about them also.
D.
The love of Christ.
7. In verse 3,
Paul uses the word “endeavoring.” What
does this word mean?
A. Quitting
B.
Make a prompt and earnest effort.
C.
Act like you are trying.
D.
Dreading
8. In verse 3,
what does Paul say that we should make a prompt and earnest effort to keep?
A. Our reputation.
B.
Ahead of others.
C.
Our old man subdued.
D.
The unity of the Spirit.
9. In verse 4,
Paul says, “there is one body.” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of
this statement.
A. There is one Jewish body of Christ and one Gentile body of
Christ.
B.
There is only one body of Christ and it consists of believers from all nations
and peoples.
C.
The body of Christ ended with the death of the Apostles.
D.
Every living person is part of the body of Christ.
10. In verse 4,
Paul says that there is “one Spirit.”
What does this speak of?
A. God is a great spirit that indwells all living things.
B.
There are no such things as demon spirits.
C.
All religions are of the same spirit.
D.
There is only one Spirit by which we can be baptized into the one body. Paul speaks of the Holy Ghost.
11. In verse 4,
Paul says, “ye are called in one hope of your calling.” Choose the answer that best fits what Paul is
expressing with this statement.
A.
We all hope that God will keep His promises.
B.
We are all commanded to be like Jesus.
C.
We are all invited to partake of the glory of Jesus Christ.
D.
We are all invited to go to Heaven.
12. In verse 5,
who is the one Lord that Paul speaks of?
A. Paul
B.
Caesar
C.
Jesus Christ
D.
The Holy Ghost
13. In verse 5,
what is the “one faith” that Paul speaks of?
A. Trusting God.
B.
Judaism
C.
Miracle faith.
D.
The gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed to the holy apostles by the Spirit.
14. In verse 5,
what is the one baptism that Paul speaks of?
A. Baptism in Jesus’ name.
B.
Baptism in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
C.
Baptism with the Holy Ghost.
D.
Baptism of repentance.
15. In verse 6,
Paul says, there is “One God and Father of _________.”
A. the Jews
B.
the Gentiles
C.
all
16. In verse 7,
Paul says, “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of
the gift of Christ.” Choose the answer
that best describes the “grace” that Paul was speaking of.
A. Grace for ministry
B.
Grace for salvation.
C.
Grace to cover our sins.
D.
Unmerited favor.
17. In verse 7,
Paul says, “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of
the gift of Christ.” What does the phrase “the measure of the gift of Christ”
refer to?
A. It speaks of how much of Christ we have in us.
B.
Each of the ministries Christ has placed in the church is a “measure,” or a
“limited portion” of the fullness of Christ.
C.
It speaks of receiving Christ a little at a time.
18. In verse 7,
Paul says, “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of
the gift of Christ.” How is this grace
given to us?
A. Grace is given to us based upon our education and natural
abilities.
B.
The grace we have for ministry is based upon how much of Jesus we have.
C.
Grace for ministry is given to us by the effectual working of the Holy Ghost in
us.
19. In verse 8,
Paul quotes the Psalm, saying, “When he ascended up on high….” What does this refer to?
A.
Jesus going up onto the Mount of Olives to teach the people.
B.
Jesus sitting in the Temple after He read from the book of Isaiah.
C.
Jesus dying on the cross for our sins.
D.
Jesus being lifted up to sit at the right hand of the Father.
20. In verse 8,
Paul quotes the Psalms, saying, “he led captivity captive….” What does this
speak of?
A.
Satan, sin, and principalities and powers being brought into subjection to the
name of Jesus.
B.
The Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus being punished.
C.
The sinner being sent into damnation.
D.
The destruction of Jerusalem.
21. In verse 8,
Paul quotes the Psalms, saying, “When he ascended up on high, he led captivity
captive, and gave gifts unto men.” What
are the “gifts” that are spoken of?
A. Streets of gold.
B.
Earthly wealth.
C.
Paul was speaking of the gifts of ministry that Christ placed in the church.
D.
Heaven
22. In verse 10,
Paul says that Jesus “ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all
things.” Choose the answer that best fits
the meaning of this statement.
A.
Jesus ascended into Heaven so that He could fill the universe with His
presence.
B.
Jesus ascended above all powers and dominion and is seated at the right hand of
the Father in order that He might fill His church into His fullness with the
unsearchable riches of Christ.
C.
Jesus ascended above the heavens so that He might be filled with all the
fullness of God.
23. In verse 11,
Paul says, “And he _______ some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some,
evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers....” Choose the correct answer to fill in the
blank.
A. taught
B.
trained
C.
appointed
D.
gave
24. In verse 11,
Paul says, “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some,
evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers....” How did these ministries “come alive” in the
early church?
A.
They grew into maturity.
B. Peter trained them to be ministers.
C.
Jesus taught them how to minister.
D.
They were quickened for ministry by the working of the Holy Ghost in them.
25. In verses 11-12,
Paul tells us that the gifts of ministry are given “For the perfecting of the
saints….” What does the Greek word
translated “perfecting” actually mean?
A. Make perfect.
B.
Bring to maturity.
C.
Complete furnishing.
D.
Bring out of sin.
26. In verses 11-12,
Paul describes the first work of the ministries as being “For the perfecting of
the saints….” Choose the answer that
best fits the meaning of this statement.
A. The first function of the ministries is to teach Christians how
to cease from sin.
B.
The first function of the ministries is to teach believers how to be perfect.
C.
The first function of the ministries is to minister the fullness of Christ (as
God daily fills them) to the believer.
D.
The first function of the ministries is to teach God’s people how to give.
27. In verses 11-12,
Paul tells us that the gifts of ministry are also given “for the work of the
ministry….” Choose the answer that best
fits the meaning of this statement.
A. Each gift of ministry is given to fulfill a unique function in
the ministry of Christ.
B.
Every minister is given the fullness of Christ’s ministry.
C.
Each minister of Christ can choose the way in which God will use them.
28. In verses 11-12,
Paul tells us that the gifts of ministry are also given “for the edifying of
the body of Christ….” The Greek work
translated “edifying” actually means “architecture” or “structure.” With this in mind, choose the answer that
best fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
The true gifts of ministry are given to make the people feel good about their
walk in Christ.
B.
The true gifts of ministry are given to make people feel good about themselves.
C.
The true gifts of ministry cause ministers to be spiritual “builders” in the
holy temple of God.
D.
The true gifts of ministry are given to help a minister build a ministry.
29. In verse 13,
Paul says, “Till we all come in the unity of the faith….” Choose the answer that best describes the
fulfillment of this statement.
A.
We all put aside our differences.
B.
We all agree to believe the same thing.
C.
We all become one body, with one purpose, and one heart in the one faith (the
gospel) of Jesus Christ.
D.
We all find a common belief to rally around.
30. In verse 13,
Paul speaks of the every believer coming to “the knowledge of the Son of
God….” Choose the answer that best
expresses the meaning of this statement.
A.
Every believer coming to a full and correct discernment of the fullness of
Jesus Christ.
B.
Every believer learning about Jesus.
C.
Every believer knowing all that Jesus knows.
D.
Every believer coming to the knowledge that Jesus is the Son of God.
31. In verse 13,
Paul speaks of all believers coming “unto a perfect man….” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of
this statement.
A.
Every believer coming to maturity.
B.
All believers being formed together into one complete man (the body of Christ)
by the working of the Holy Ghost.
C.
All believers learning how to overcome their sin.
D.
All believers being a part of the same denomination.
32. In verse 13,
Paul speaks of coming “unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of
Christ.” What
does this speak of?
A.
Each believer becoming the full manifestation of Jesus Christ.
B.
God sees the church as the fullness of Jesus Christ.
C.
The church walking in and manifesting Christ in His fullness upon the earth.
33. In verse 14,
Paul says, “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine,
by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to
deceive....” Choose the answer that best
fits the meaning of this verse.
A.
We should not listen to anyone because all men are deceivers.
B.
We should be established in Christ so that we are not moved by false teachings
and deceitful ministers.
C.
We should not be grounded in the gospel of Christ.
D.
We should not be moved by anything because we know it all.
34. In verse 15,
Paul says, “But speaking the truth in love.”
In this statement the Greek word that was translated as “speaking the
truth” actually means “to be true.” With this in mind, choose the answer that
best fits the meaning of this statement.
A. If we call something “the truth”, then it is the truth.
B.
It is your responsibility to tell all you know about other people because it is
the truth.
C.
Consider yourself to be right under all circumstances.
D.
A true believer will become a manifestation of the truth they believe and preach.
35. In verse 15,
Paul says that we would “grow up into him (Christ) in __________.”
A. all things
B.
time
C.
certain things
D.
Heaven
36. In verse 15,
who is the head of the body of Christ?
A.
The pastor
B.
Christ
C.
The deacons
D.
The complainers.
Addendum
to “The Habitation” Commentary
In Ephesians 4:15-16, Paul says, “But speaking the truth in love, may grow up
into him in all things, which is the
head, even Christ: From whom the
whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the
measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself
in love.” Individual believers may “grow up into Him who is the head,” but “from Him who is the head”
proceeds the church, “which is His body.” Our emphasis must always be on “Him who is the head” rather than on the
body, which can do nothing without the head, but is made to be the “fullness of Him (Ephesians 1:23)” by the
effectual working of the Holy Ghost in each “member
in particular (I Corinthians 12:27)” of the body. It is the “effectual
working of the Holy Ghost in every part” that “maketh increase of the body” through the souls that are saved and
added to the church, thus the church “edifies
itself in love.”
37. In verse 16,
Paul says, “From whom (Christ) the whole body fitly joined together….” Choose the
answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
The body of Christ is fitly joined together in Christ, and proceeds from Christ
to walk and minister in this world.
B.
The body of Christ is built together separate from Christ.
C.
The members of the body choose who they will fit together with in the house of
God.
D.
The body of Christ is joined together and then brought into Christ.
38. In verse 16,
Paul says that the whole body is “compacted by that which every joint supplieth….” Choose
the answer that best describes what it means that the whole body is
“compacted.”
A. God forces each member to have a place in the body of Christ..
B.
The many members are held together as one body.
C.
Every church has dead weight that compacts the body.
39. In verse 16,
Paul says that the whole body is “compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the
measure of every part.” Choose the
answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
It is only through the effectual working of the Holy Ghost in each member that
the whole body is held together as one.
B.
If we can get every member to work hard, the body will stay together.
C.
The way to build Christ’s body is to give everyone a job to perform.
40. In verse 16,
Paul says, “From whom (Christ) the whole body fitly joined together and
compacted by that which every joint supplieth,
according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh
increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this verse.
A.
When the body understands that it functions separately from Christ, it begins
to grow and function as it is ordained to function.
B.
When the Holy Ghost works effectually in every member according to the measure
of Christ’ ministry that they have received, the body functions as God ordained
it to function and the body is increased as others are fitted into the body by
the Spirit of God.
C.
The sins and failures of the members actually make the body more usable in the
kingdom of God because each member is supplying something that shows how
wonderful the grace of God really is.
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Answers to Lesson 7 Questions about Topic
7.
1-C, 2-A,
3-D, 4-C, 5-A,
6-D, 7-B, 8-D,
9-B, 10-D, 11-C,
12-C, 13-D, 14-C,
15-C, 16-A, 17-B,
18-C, 19-D, 20-A,
21-C, 22-B, 23-D,
24-D, 25-C, 26-C,
27-A, 28-C, 29-C,
30-A, 31-B, 32-C,
33-B, 34-D, 35-A,
36-B, 37-A, 38-B, 39-A, 40-B
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LESSON 8
The Vanity of the Mind
Ephesians chapter 4: verses
17 through 32
This I say therefore, and testify in the
Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of
their mind….
Ephesians 4:17
In lesson
eight, Paul reveals the one thing that could cause a child of God to walk
in darkness and defeat; it is to walk “…in
the vanity of their mind.” Paul goes
into great detail describing the pitfalls of those who do so.
1. In verse 17,
Paul says, “This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth
walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind….” The phrase “the vanity of their mind” would
be better translated “the inutility of your own intellect.” With this in mind, choose the answer that
best fits the meaning of this verse.
A. Do not walk as the unbelieving Gentiles walk, in filthiness and
ungodliness.
B.
Do not think about what you are doing, like other Gentiles do.
C.
Do not walk in the useless inability of your own reasoning as other Gentiles
do.
D.
If you are a Gentile, you are not equipped to think.
2. In verse 17,
Paul says not to walk “as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their
mind….” Who are the “other Gentiles”
that Paul is speaking of?
A. All Gentiles.
B.
Those Gentile believers who had turned from walking in the Spirit to a walk in
the flesh.
C.
The unbelieving Gentiles.
D.
The Romans.
3. In verse 18,
Paul speaks of “Having the understanding darkened....” Choose the answer that
that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A. They have lost the spiritual understanding that they once
possessed.
B.
They never knew or understood the things of God.
C.
They only understood dark and wicked things.
D.
They hated the things of God.
4. In verse 18,
Paul speaks of being “being alienated from the life of God….” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this statement.
A. They can never know God.
B.
They are a people who never knew God.
C.
They have been separated from the life of God.
D.
They were vile and vulgar people.
5. In verses 17-18,
Paul says that those who “walk in the vanity of the mind” are alienated from the life of God. According to Paul, what alienated these from
the life of God?
A. The blindness of their hearts.
B.
God refused to save them.
C.
They had been too sinful.
D.
They were not smart enough to receive the life of God.
6. In verse 19,
Paul speaks of being “past feeling.” Choose
the answer that best fits what Paul was speaking of with this statement.
A. They were numb in their body.
B.
They were no longer affected by temptations.
C.
They had been hurt too many times.
D.
They no longer feel the presence of God or the shame of sin.
7. In verse 19,
Paul uses the term “lasciviousness.”
Choose the answer that best fits Paul’s usage of the term.
A. A lavish lifestyle.
B.
An unclean manner of life.
C.
Legalism
D.
A fruit filled desert popular among the Greeks.
8. In verse 19,
Paul speaks of those “Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto
lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. Choose the answer that
best fits the meaning of this verse.
A. The many hurts they have endured have driven them into an
unclean manner of life.
B.
Their walk was just like Paul’s walk because they could not do the good they
desired to do.
C.
Because they no longer felt the presence of God or the shame of sin, their walk
became unclean and worldly.
D.
Their body felt no pain; therefore their body could not be disciplined to stop
sinning.
9. In verse 20,
Paul says, “But ye have not so learned Christ….” Choose the answer that best fits what Paul
means with this statement.
A. These other Gentiles believe that they can walk in uncleanness
and also walk in Christ, but you know that is not the case.
B.
You have not heard about Christ.
C.
You have not been saved long enough to really know Christ.
D.
You do not have to learn from Christ.
10. In verses 20-21,
Paul says, “But ye have not so learned Christ; If so be that ye have heard him,
and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus.” Who is the “him” that they heard and were
taught by?
A. Paul
B.
Peter
C.
John the Baptist
D.
Christ Jesus
11. In verse 22,
Paul speaks of “the old man.” Who is “the old man that Paul is speaking of?”
A. Moses
B.
The sinful part of a Christian.
C.
The nature that was polluted with sin, which we once possessed and walked in
before we received the life of Christ.
D.
The man we crucify daily in order to serve God.
12. In verses 21-22,
Paul says that the “truth in Jesus” is “That ye put off concerning the former
conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful
lusts....” The Greek word translated “put off” actually means “to put
away.” With this in mind, choose the
answer that best describes what it means to put away the old man.
A. The old man and his deeds no longer have any place or existence
in your life and walk with God.
B.
Wake up each morning and determine that the old man will not reign in your life
that day.
C.
Understand that the Holy Spirit will slowly subdue and remove much of the old
man over the course of your lifetime.
D.
Learn how to crucify yourself daily so that the old man will not be able to
live.
13. In verse 22,
Paul says that the old man is “corrupt according to the deceitful lusts.”
Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A. The person that you used to be had some deceitful lusts.
B.
The old man looks old because of his lustful lifestyle.
C.
There is nothing of value in the old man because it is completely corrupted
with deceitful lusts.
D.
If you could have ceased from lusting, the old man would have been accepted by
God.
14. In a verse related to verse 22,
Paul says in Colossians 2:11, “In whom also ye are circumcised with the
circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the
flesh by the circumcision of Christ.”
According to this verse, how is the “body of sins of the flesh” put off?
A. By growth and maturity.
B.
By the circumcision of Christ.
C.
Through discipleship.
D.
By crucifying ourselves.
15.
In a verse related to verse
22, Paul says in Romans 6:6, “Knowing this, that our old man
is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth
we should not serve sin.” According to
this verse, how is the old man crucified and the body of sin destroyed?
A. Through growing in the things of God.
B.
Through our crucifixion in union with Christ.
C.
By dying daily to sin.
D.
Through becoming mature in Christ.
16. In verses 21-22,
Paul says that the “truth in Jesus” is “That ye put off concerning the former
conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts....” How is the old man put off by the believer?
A. God gives every believer strong will-power.
B.
The Holy Spirit gives us the power to overcome the sinful nature that is within
us.
C.
Through believing the truth that our old man is crucified with Christ.
D.
The things we suffer in this life are killing our old man.
17. In verses 21-23,
what does “the truth in Jesus” say is to be renewed?
A. Our mind.
B.
Our way of thinking.
C.
Our commitment to God.
D.
The spirit of our mind.
18. In verses 21-24,
Paul says, “the truth in Jesus” tells us “that ye put on” something. The phrase
“that ye put on” comes from a Greek word that actually means “to invest with
clothing.” What does the “truth in Jesus” say that the believer must be
invested with as clothing?
A. The righteousness of Christ.
B.
The new man.
C.
The blood of Jesus.
D.
Sin
19. In verse 24,
Paul says, “And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” What does the phrase “which after God is
created” mean?
A. The new man is created in the image of God.
B.
God was created first and the new man was created later.
C.
The new man is created to follow after God.
D.
God created the new man after he was finished with everything else.
20. In verse 24,
how does the “new man” that is in God’s image of righteousness and true
holiness come into being.
A. The new man takes form as we learn to walk in holiness and
righteousness.
B.
The believer is still sinful, but God sees him as righteous and truly holy.
C.
Spiritual growth causes us to grow out of the corrupt old man into being a new
man that is becoming righteous and holy.
D.
The new man is created in Christ in righteousness and true holiness.
21. In verse 24,
what does Paul mean by “true holiness?”
A. Wearing the right kind of cloths.
B.
Keeping the Law of Moses.
C.
A pure life that issues out of a pure heart.
D.
The way that God sees us because we are covered by the blood of Jesus.
22. In verse 25,
Paul says, “Wherefore putting away lying….” The Greek word translated “lying”
actually speaks of “the lie.” Choose the
answer that best describes “the lie” that Paul is dealing with in this verse.
A. The belief the earth was flat.
B.
The evil heart of deceit that was in the believers.
C.
The lie that moved them away from Christ to walk in the vanity of their mind.
D.
The lies that Paul told about receiving the gospel by revelation of Jesus
Christ.
23. In verse 25,
Paul says, “speak every man truth with his neighbor….” Choose the answer that best fits the truth
that Paul was speaking of.
A. Anything that is true.
B.
The truth of the gospel.
C.
True gossip.
D.
Never withhold your true feelings.
24. In verse 26,
Paul says, “Be ye angry, and sin not….” The
Greek word translated “be ye angry” actually means “to provoke.” When someone seeks to provoke you to anger,
does that mean you must get angry?
A. Yes
B.
No
25. In verse 26,
Paul says, “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath....”
The Greek word translated as “let not” would be better translated as “lest” in
this verse. With this in mind, choose
the answer that best fits the meaning of this verse.
A. If you get mad at people and curse them, make sure that you
apologize before the day is over.
B.
You need to get angry sometimes. Just
don’t sin when you do.
C.
When someone provokes you, do not fall into their snare, lest your anger bring
darkness upon you.
D.
When someone provokes you, and you “unload” on them, make sure that you explain
why you said what you said.
26. In verses 26-27,
Paul says, “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Neither give place to the devil.” In
this passage, the words “neither give place” would be better translated as
“lest ye also give place.” With this in mind, choose the answer that best fits
the meaning of these verses.
A. If someone seeks to provoke you and you respond in anger, your
anger will give place to the devil to rob you of heavenly treasures.
B.
Get angry, but don’t overdo it because the devil might find a place.
C.
If you are provoked, let all the rage out quickly before the sun goes down.
Then apologize so that the devil cannot find a place to work.
D.
Curse them on the inside, but smile on the outside.
27. In verse 28,
Paul says, “Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour,
working with his hands the thing which is good….” Choose the answer that best expresses the
meaning of this statement.
A. If you are a child of God, you need to learn to stop stealing,
and go to work.
B.
Those that once took from others should now learn to work with their hands and
give to others.
C.
You should not steal any more than you need for yourself, but you should work
for it if you are going to give it away.
28. In verse 29,
Paul says, “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth….” The Greek word translated as “corrupt”
actually means “worthless.” With this in mind, choose the answer that best fits
the meaning of this statement.
A. Be sure you do not tell filthy jokes when you are around other
Christians.
B.
Try to cut out the profanity.
C.
Shut your mouth and keep the unclean things to yourself.
D.
Don’t let your conversation be about worthless things.
29. In verse 29,
Paul says, “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that
which is good to the use of edifying....”
Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A. Do not let your conversation be about worthless things but speak
things that will build others up in the Lord.
B.
Turn off the filthy language so that you can speak spirit and life.
C.
Never say anything negative, but speak only things that make others feel good.
D.
Do not let your conversation be about worthless things, but tell everyone how
that you became so successful.
30. In verse 29,
what does Paul say that our conversation should minister to the hearer?
A. Laughter
B.
Grace
C.
Understanding of all their misunderstandings.
D.
Money
31. In verse 30,
what is the seal of God for the believer?
A. The Holy Spirit of promise.
B.
Our profession of faith.
C.
Church membership.
D.
A prayer language.
32. In verse 31,
Paul says, “Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour,
and evil speaking, be put away from
you, with all malice....” Choose the
answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A. Christians need to stop being bitter and cease from fighting
among themselves.
B.
Let bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour,
and evil speaking, and malice be forever counted as something that no longer
has any place or existence in your life and walk with God.
C.
Learn how to control the bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour,
evil speaking, and malice that is in your heart.
33. In verses 30-31,
what does Paul say that bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, and malice will cause to
happen?
A. Division in the church.
B.
You to lose friends.
C.
The Holy Spirit to be grieved.
D.
Heaven to be an unhappy place.
34. In verse 32,
Paul says, “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one
another, even
as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this verse.
A. You must freely pardon others just as God has freely pardoned
you in Christ.
B.
You can save people by being kind to them.
C.
Never cast judgment on what others are doing; just forgive them if you think
they need it.
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8.
1-C,
2-B, 3-A, 4-C,
5-A, 6-D, 7-B,
8-C, 9-A, 10-D,
11-C, 12-A, 13-C,
14-B, 15-B, 16-C,
17-D, 18-B, 19-A,
20-D, 21-C, 22-C,
23-B, 24-B, 25-C,
26-A, 27-B, 28-D,
29-A, 30-B, 31-A,
32-B, 33-C, 34-A
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LESSON 9
The Christian Walk
Ephesians chapter 5: verses
1 through 20
For ye were sometimes (at one time) darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as
children of light:
Ephesians 5:8
In lesson 9, Paul gives simple insight into
the manner and purpose of the Christian walk. We are children of light. Our
walk is a walk in love. We are here to reprove the works of darkness through
the manifestation of Christ. Never should
it even be thought or said that any uncleanness is acceptable among the
children of light. The key Paul gives
for this Christian walk is, as always, “be
filled with the Spirit.”
1. In verse 1,
Paul says, “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children.” Choose the answer that best fits what Paul
was expressing with this instruction.
A.
Follow God in the same way that children play hide and seek.
B.
Follow God as though you were a young child who is seeking to walk in their
father’s footsteps.
C.
Follow God and treat Him like He is a precious little child.
2. In verse 2,
what does Paul instruct the believer to walk in?
A.
Love
B.
Strife
C.
Pride
D.
Self confidence
3. In verse 2,
Paul says, “as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an
offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” Choose the
answer that best describes the point Paul makes with this statement.
A.
Paul wanted us to know how important sacrifices are.
B.
Paul wanted us to know that God likes things that smell good.
C.
Paul wanted us to know that Jesus died on the cross.
D.
Paul was giving an example of what it means to walk in love.
4. In verse 2,
Paul tells us that Christ loved us. Choose the answer that best expresses “how
Christ loved us.”
A.
He thinks about us.
B.
He takes us all to Heaven.
C.
He gave His life for us.
D.
He gives us everything we desire.
5. In verse 3,
Paul names three things that are to never to even be once named as suitable or
proper among the saints. Choose the answer that names all three of these.
A.
Faith, charity, and hope.
B.
Repentance, faith, and faithfulness.
C.
Jews, Greeks, and Romans.
D.
Fornication, all uncleanness, and covetousness.
6. In verse 4,
Paul names three manners of speech that are to never be even once named among
the saints. Choose the answer that
identifies one or more of the things Paul spoke of.
A.
Filthiness
B.
Foolish talking.
C.
Jesting
D.
All the above.
7. In verse 4,
choose the manner of speech that Paul says is acceptable among the saints?
A.
Giving of thanks.
B.
Gossip
C.
Jesting
D.
Boasting
8. In verse 5,
what does Paul tell us that we know concerning the whoremonger, the unclean
person, and the covetous person?
A. We know not to judge them.
B.
We know that we are all just sinners like them, saved by grace.
C.
We know that they could never come to Christ.
D.
We know that they have no inheritance in the kingdom of God.
9. In verses 5-6,
Paul says, “Let no man deceive you with vain words....” What are the vain words Paul is warning the
believer not to be deceived by?
A.
The words of a politician.
B.
The words of those who say that an unclean person does not have any inheritance
in the kingdom of God.
C.
The words of those who say that an unclean person or covetous person does have
an inheritance in the kingdom of God.
D.
The words who say that the children of God are not also sinners.
10. In verses 5-6,
what does Paul say will happen to all whoremongers, unclean persons, and
covetous people?
A.
Nothing
B.
The wrath of God will come upon them.
C.
They will go to Heaven if they have believed on Jesus Christ.
D.
The will all die horrible deaths.
11. In verses 5-6,
Paul identifies the whoremonger, the unclean person, and the covetous person as
“the children of disobedience.” Choose
the answer that bests fits what Paul means by “the children of disobedience.”
A.
They are obstinate against God in refusing to believe the truth.
B.
They are children of God who need to be chastened for disobedience.
C.
They are children of Satan who could never be saved.
D.
They are just children in Christ who have not yet grown into maturity.
12. In verse 7,
Paul says, “Be not ye therefore partakers with them.” What is Paul speaking of?
A.
If you have your fellowship among the unclean, you will also partake of the
wrath that comes upon the unclean.
B.
Never have anything to do with a sinner.
C.
Do not get involved with people who take their walk with God seriously.
D.
Never take part in another person’s work for God.
13. In verse 8,
Paul says, “For ye were sometimes (at one time)
darkness….” Choose the answer that best
fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
In the past, before you came to Christ, you were children of darkness and you
walked in darkness.
B.
As a child of God you are called to walk in the light, but you will sometimes
walk in darkness.
C.
Before you came to Christ you were sometimes sinful and at other times you were
righteous.
D.
Sometimes, God wants us to walk in darkness in order to keep us humble.
14. In verse 8,
Paul says, “For ye were sometimes (at one time) darkness, but
now are ye light in the Lord.” Choose
the answer that bests fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
At one time you were a child of darkness filled with sin, but now you are a new
creature filled with the life of Christ, which is the light of the world.
B.
God used to see you as a sinner but now He sees you through the light of Jesus
Christ.
C.
Before we came to Christ we had nothing but darkness to give, but now even
though we are still sinners we have the light of Christ to give to others.
D.
We may have darkness in our hearts but it is covered with the righteousness of
Christ.
15. In verse 8,
Paul says, “walk as children of light.”
Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this instruction.
A.
Walk like you know that you are better than other people.
B.
Because you are a child of God, walk as a child of God.
C.
You have to walk like a child of God if you want to become a child of God.
D.
Even though you sin daily, when you are around other Christians, walk like they
walk.
16. In verse 9,
Paul speaks of “the fruit of the Spirit.”
If something is “the fruit of the Spirit” it is ____________.
A.
something we must strive for.
B.
something that is a natural result of being joined to Christ.
C.
achieved through great commitment to spiritual things.
D.
fruity
17. In verses 8-9,
Paul says, “walk as children of light: For the fruit of the Spirit is in all
goodness and righteousness and truth….”
Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
The natural walk of the children of light is in all goodness and righteousness
and truth.
B.
If we are good enough, we will discover how to walk in the Spirit.
C.
If we practice walking in goodness and righteousness and truth, we will become
children of light.
D.
A child of light is just a sinner who is making an effort to walk in all
goodness and righteousness and truth.
18. In verses 8-10,
Paul says, “walk as children of light… proving what is acceptable unto the
Lord.” Choose the answer that best fits
the meaning of this statement.
A.
If we walk as children of light, we will prove, or manifest, the value of the
things that are acceptable to God.
B.
If we are to walk as children of light, we will have to prove that we are
children of God.
C.
If we prove to others what God requires in His people, then we can walk as
children of light.
19. In verse 11,
Paul says, “And have no fellowship with _________________, but rather reprove
them.
A. sinners
B.
saints
C.
the unfruitful works of darkness
D.
Jews
20. In verse 11,
what is it that Paul tells us to reprove?
A.
sinners
B.
saints
C.
the unfruitful works of darkness
D.
Jews
21. In verse 12,
Paul says, “For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of
them in
secret.” Choose the answer that best
fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
Sin should never be mentioned in the church house.
B.
There are things done in the imaginations and secret lives of some that profess
to know God that a true child of God would be ashamed even to have a
conversation about.
C.
Secret things should always remain secret.
D.
The one who reproves a sinful thing is more shameful than the one who committed
it.
22. In verse 13,
Paul says, “But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light:
for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.”
Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
Wherever the light of the gospel is preached and walked in, the carnal and
sinful are made manifest and reproved by the light.
B.
The proof that you are a child of light is that you will be reproving other
people.
C.
Anything that makes someone feel convicted is not of God.
D.
Everything that exposes sin is of God.
23. In verse 14,
Paul says, “Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest,
and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this verse.
A.
If we will wake up and give ourselves life in Christ, Jesus will light our
path.
B.
The “sleeping” believer who is awakened by the Spirit of God will receive light
from Christ that will cause them to shine in this world of darkness.
C.
Sin is just a “sleep” that anyone can awake themselves from if they so desire.
D.
Christ will give us light after we awake in the resurrection.
24. In verse 15,
Paul says, “See then that ye walk circumspectly….” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this statement.
A.
Make sure that you examine every possible outcome before you take a step in the
Lord.
B.
Be suspicious of everything in your walk with God.
C.
Walk as someone who understands that how you walk with God has consequences.
D.
Never trust anyone but yourself.
25. In verses 15-16,
Paul says, “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A.
Always be on guard that sin does not overwhelm you because we live in an evil
day.
B.
Do not walk foolishly and waste the short time you have to do what God has set
before you, but understand that each step has eternal consequences.
C.
Use all the time you have to take care of yourself, because only fools spend
their life for others.
D.
Never let anyone take advantage of you because you only have a short period of
time to come out on top.
26. In verse 17,
Paul says, “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the
Lord is.” Choose the answer that best
fits the meaning of this verse.
A.
Be smart enough to try and figure out what God really wants from mankind.
B.
God’s will is for you to be wise.
C.
God’s greatest will is for you to prosper. So get to it!
D.
Do not be the foolish one who wastes the time they have, but understand that
God has a part for you in gathering souls into Christ.
27. In verse 18,
Paul says, “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess….” What does the Greek word translated “excess”
actually mean?
A.
too much
B.
dangerous
C.
unsavedness
D.
really living
28. In verse 18,
Paul says, “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but ______________.”
A.
be filled with the Spirit
B.
only drink in moderation
C.
only drink beer
D.
do not let anything stop you from having fun
29. In verse 18,
Paul says, “but be filled with the Spirit.”
Choose the answer that best expresses the meaning of this statement.
A.
Be a spiritual person.
B.
Be full of the Holy Ghost.
C.
Fill your mind with spiritual things.
D.
Always have a song in your heart.
30. In verses 18-19,
Paul says, “be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and
hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the
Lord.” Choose the answer that best fits
the meaning of these verses.
A.
You fill yourself with the Spirit by singing and making melody in your heart.
B.
A song in the heart and praise on the lips is a natural result of being filled
with the Spirit.
C.
A sign of being filled with the Spirit is that you talk to yourself.
D.
Be forever quoting psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.
31. In verse 20,
Paul says, “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name
of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Choose the
answer that best fits the meaning of this verse.
A.
We should give thanks for everything Satan does.
B.
We should give thanks when fellow believer gets sick or dies.
C.
We should give thanks for the depth of sin we once walked in.
D.
We should give thanks for all that God has done for us in every way.
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Answers to Lesson 9 Questions about Topic
9.
1-B,
2-A, 3-D, 4-C,
5-D, 6-D, 7-A,
8-D, 9-C, 10-B,
11-A, 12-A, 13-A,
14-A, 15-B, 16-B,
17-A, 18-A, 19-C,
20-C, 21-B, 22-A,
23-B, 24-C, 25-B,
26-D, 27-C, 28-A,
29-B, 30-B, 31-D
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LESSON 10
His Glorious Bride
Ephesians chapter 5: verses
21 through 33
For we are members of his body, of his
flesh, and of his bones.
Ephesians 5:30
In lesson
10, Paul utilizes the husband and wife to give insight into the true
relationship between Christ and the church. Christ gave Himself to sanctify and
cleanse the church. He presents the church unto Himself as His glorious bride.
Being joined to Christ, the church is presented as the flesh and bone
manifestation of Christ in this present world.
1. In verse 21,
Paul says, “Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” What does
it mean to submit yourselves one to another in the fear of God?
A.
Take upon yourself the part of a servant towards others in the fear of God.
B.
Do everything that others tell you to do.
C.
Let the weak serve the strong.
D.
Never question the preacher or pastor.
2. In verse 22,
who does Paul say that a wife is to submit herself to?
A.
Her friends
B.
The men of the church.
C.
Her own husband.
D.
Her children.
3. In verse 22,
Paul says that a wife is to submit herself unto her own husband in the same
manner that she would submit herself unto _______________.
A.
no one
B.
the pastor
C.
her boss
D.
the Lord
4. In verse 23,
Paul says, “For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head
of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this verse.
A. The husband is the boss of the wife just like Christ is the boss
of the church.
B.
God has given the husband the responsibility as the one his wife will look to
for provision and protection just as Christ also protects and provides for the
Church.
C.
The wife is not to think for herself just as Christians are not to think for
themselves.
D.
The wife does not need to listen to her husband just as the church does not
need to listen to Christ.
5. In verse 24,
the Church being ______________ is the pattern of how a wife should be unto her
husband in all things.
A. subject to Christ
B.
sinful
C.
obstinate
D.
far from Christ
6. In verse 25,
Paul says, “Husbands, _______ your wives, even as Christ also ________ the
church….” Choose the correct answers in
the correct order.
A.
control – controlled
B.
fear - feared
C.
ignore – ignored
D.
love - loved
7. In verse 25,
what was the manner in which Christ “loved” the church?
A.
He felt sorry for the church.
B.
He gave Himself for the church.
C.
He bought the church things.
D.
He thought about the church.
8. In verse 25,
Paul said, “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church,
and gave himself for it....” Choose the
answer that bests fits the meaning of this verse.
A. A husband should love his wife enough to let her become his
slave.
B.
A husband shows his love to his wife by controlling her.
C.
True love is manifest by the price of the gifts a husband gives his wife.
D.
The true love of a husband toward his wife is revealed in that he will live his
life to protect, provide, and care for her.
9. In verse 26,
what does Paul give as the reason Jesus gave His life for the church?
A. To take it to Heaven.
B.
To sanctify and cleanse it.
C.
To cover its sinfulness.
D.
To take the penalty of sin.
10. In verses related to verse 26,
Peter says in I Peter 1:23-26. “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but
of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.… And this is the word which by the gospel is
preached unto you.” Here, Peter says
that we are born again by the word of God.
What “word of God” is he speaking of?
A. The word of God we receive through the Gospel (i.e., Jesus).
B.
The words that God gave Moses concerning the law.
C.
The Psalms and Proverbs.
D.
The teachings of Jesus on the Mount of Olives.
11. In verse 26,
how does Paul say that the church receives the sanctification and cleansing
that Jesus gave His life to accomplish?
A.
Through baptism.
B.
By the washing of water by the word (through the gospel).
C.
By discipleship.
D.
By our confession of faith.
12. In verse 27,
choose the answer that describes the church that Paul said Jesus will present
to Himself?
A. A sinful and weak people.
B.
A church filled with unrighteous people who are covered by the blood of Jesus.
C.
A glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but holy and
without blemish.
D.
A church that is striving to overcome its sin.
13. In verse 28,
Paul says that men should “love their wives as _______________.”
A.
a good servant
B.
their own bodies
C.
a prized possession
D.
they do their mother and father
14. In verse 28,
Paul says that the man who loves his wife as his own body, __________.
A. is weak
B.
loves himself
C.
is not a real man
D.
will never let it be known
15. In verse 29,
Paul says, “For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth
and cherisheth it….”
Choose the answer that best fits the point that Paul is making with this statement in regards to a husband and wife.
A.
A husband will nourish and cherish his wife because she is his own flesh.
B.
A husband will take care of himself before he takes care of his wife.
C.
A husband will love his own body more than he loves his wife.
D.
A man chooses a wife in order to have someone to take care of his flesh.
16. In verse 29,
Paul says, “For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth
and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the
church....” Choose the answer that best
fits the point Paul is making with this statement in regards to Christ and the
church.
A. Christ nourishes and cherishes the church because the church is
“His flesh.”
B.
Christ loved and took care for his own flesh before he took care for the
church.
C.
Christ loved Himself more that He loved the Church.
D.
Christ chose the church to be servants to His flesh.
17. In verse 30,
Paul says, “For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.” Choose the answer that best fits the
meaning of this statement.
A.
The church is the fleshly side of Christ that must be brought into subjection.
B.
We are all members of the corporate body of Christ.
C.
The church of Jesus Christ is made up of fleshly and worldly people.
D.
The church is the flesh and bone manifestation of Jesus Christ in this world.
18. In
a verse related to verse 30, Paul says in I Corinthians
12:13, “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body….” Based on this verse, how do we become a
member of Christ’ body?
A.
We confess Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
B.
We begin to imitate Christ in our everyday life.
C.
We are baptized into the body of Christ by the Holy Ghost.
D.
We join a local church.
19. In verse 30, Paul says, “For we are
members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.” Choose the answer that most accurately
describes who Paul is speaking of with this statement.
A.
A church full of the Holy Ghost, manifesting the fullness of Christ in this
world.
B.
Everyone that has confessed Jesus as Lord and Savior makes up the body of
Christ.
C.
Paul is letting us know that the holy body of Christ is made up of sinful
parts.
D.
Everyone that has joined the church is a member of the body of Christ.
20. In verses 31-32,
Paul says, “For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be
one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning ___________ .” What is Paul speaking of in these verses?
A. A man and his wife.
B. Christ and the Church.
C.
A man who desires a wife.
D.
A man that has learned how to treat his wife.
21. In verses 30-32
Paul says, “For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his
bones. For this cause shall a man leave
his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be
one flesh. This is a great mystery: but
I speak concerning Christ and the church.”
Who is it that Paul is truly revealing to be “one flesh” in these
verses?
A. A man and his wife.
B.
Jesus and the Father.
C.
Christ and the Holy Ghost.
D.
Christ and the Church.
22. In verse 33,
Paul says, “Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife
even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.” Choose the
answer that best fits the meaning of this statement.
A. A man should be particular about how he loves his wife.
B.
Even though Paul has been speaking about Christ and the Church in these verses,
a man should still love his wife as his own self, and the wife should reverence
her husband.
C.
A man should love himself so much that his wife will reverence him because of
it.
D.
A wife should reverence her husband even though she despises him in her heart.
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Answers to Lesson 10 Questions about Topic
10.
1-A, 2-C,
3-B, 4-B, 5-A,
6-D, 7-B, 8-D,
9-B, 10-A, 11-B,
12-C, 13-B, 14-B,
15-A, 16-A, 17-D,
18-C, 19-A, 20-B,
21-D, 22-B
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LESSON 11
Various Admonitions
Ephesians chapter 6: verses
1 through 9
1. In verse 1,
Paul instructs the children to “____________ your parents in the Lord.”
A.
deceive
B.
manipulate
C.
control
D.
obey
2. In verses 2-3,
Paul speaks of a commandment that has the promise of well being and long life
to those who keep it. Which commandment
is he speaking of?
A.
Thou shalt not kill.
B.
Honor thy father and mother.
C.
Thou shalt not steal.
D.
Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy.
3. In verse 4,
Paul says, “And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath....” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this instruction by Paul.
A.
Do not discipline your children.
B.
Make sure your children have everything that they desire.
C.
Do not push your children into anger against yourself or God.
D.
Do not bring your children to the house of God if they have other things that
they want to do.
4. In verse 4,
Paul speaks of “the nurture and the admonition of the Lord.” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this phrase.
A.
Making sure that someone fears God.
B.
Making sure that someone obeys God.
C.
Being nurtured and/or admonished by God.
D.
Becoming wise enough to nurture or admonish God.
5. In verse 4,
how does Paul instruct the believers to raise their children?
A.
Raise them to be successful in all things.
B.
Guard every moment so they do not stray from a godly path.
C.
Teach them to look to you for the important decisions in life.
D.
Seek grace to bring them under the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
6. In verses 5-8,
Paul says, “Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to
the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto
Christ; Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers;
but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good
will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever
good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be
bond or free.” Choose the answer that
best expresses the meaning of these verses to the present day believer.
A. Treat your employer exactly like you treat God. Only show up for work one day a week.
B.
Do not just try to impress your employer, but do a good job for them as though
you were doing the work for God. Put
your heart into it, knowing that you are serving God in all things and that He
will reward you.
C.
Do not seek to please your employer, just do your job and get out of there so
that you can serve God.
D.
A Christian should not have to work for a living.
7. In verse 9,
Paul says, “And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing
threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there
respect of persons with him.” Choose the
answer that best expresses the meaning of this verse to the present day
believer.
A. When you deal with those that you have authority over, remember
that God may deal with you as you have dealt with others.
B.
If an employee makes a mistake, do not threaten them. Punish them at once
because God will not put up with your mistakes.
C.
Business is business. Never let your faith interfere with the way you do
business.
D.
If an employer ever disciplines an employee, God will punish the employer.
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11.
1-B, 2-C, 3-B, 4-B,
5-C, 6-C, 7-A, 8-B - These answers are not valid.
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LESSON 12
The Church Triumphant
Ephesians
chapter
6: verses 10 through 20
For he put on righteousness as a
breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the
garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.
Isaiah 59:17
In
lesson twelve, the apostle Paul draws from Isaiah’s prophecy of Jesus’ purpose
on earth to urge the believers to take up the cause of the gospel. Just as Christ took up the helmet of
salvation for the redemption of man,
even so must the church take up the helmet of salvation for the same purpose. Paul does not present a picture of a church
on defense, but rather a Triumphant Church going forth in the great cause of
God’s righteousness.
1. In verse 10,
Paul says, “be strong ____________.”
A.
in the Lord
B.
around others
C.
in your determination
D.
against unbelievers
2. In verse 10,
Paul says, “be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” “The working of His mighty power” has been a
theme throughout the epistle to the Ephesians.
What is Paul referring to as “the power of His might” and “His mighty
power?”
A. The law.
B.
The principles of a Christian walk.
C.
The Holy Spirit of God.
D.
The doctrines of Christ.
3. In verse 10,
Paul says, “be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” Each of the following answers are from the
scriptures. Choose the answer that gives
Paul’s explanation in the book of Ephesians as to how a believer becomes strong
in the Lord?
A. They study to show themselves approved.
B.
They pray without ceasing.
C.
They resist the devil.
D.
They are strengthened with all might by His Spirit in the inner man.
4. In verse 11,
Paul speaks of the “wiles of the devil.” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning of this phrase.
A. The nature of the devil.
B.
The many different ways that the devil comes against the church.
C.
The wild side of the devil.
D.
The will of the devil.
5. In verse 11,
what does Paul tell the brethern to do in order to
stand against the wiles of the devil?
A. Crucify their flesh.
B.
Put on the whole armor of God.
C.
Fast twice a week.
D.
Give half of their income to the work of the Lord.
6. In verse 12, who does Paul say that we
wrestle against?
A. Flesh and blood.
B.
Principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness, and spiritual wickedness.
C.
Unbelievers
D.
Wicked men.
7. In verse 12,
Paul says, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood….” Based upon this statement, choose the answer
that includes someone we do not wrestle against.
A. Unbelievers
B.
An unpleasant neighbor.
C.
Someone who speaks evil about us.
D.
All the above.
8. In verse 13,
Paul says, “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to withstand in the evil day….” The
Greek word translated “withstand,” actually speaks of “opposing.” With this in mind choose the answer that best
fits the meaning of this instruction by Paul.
A. Take the armor of God so that you do not fall into sin when
Satan comes.
B.
Take the armor of God so that you can actively oppose the adversary in the evil
day.
C.
Take the armor of God so that you will not be destroyed like everyone around
you in the evil day.
D.
Take the armor of God so that you can debate unbelievers.
9. In verses 13-14,
Paul says, “…and having done all to stand, Stand
therefore….” What is Paul speaking of as
“having done all to stand?”
A. Having fasted enough to stand.
B.
Having been a Christian long enough to stand.
C.
Having taken upon you the whole armor of God.
D.
Having taken “The Habitation” study course.
10. In verses 13-14, what does Paul tell the believer
to do who has taken upon them the whole armor of God?
A.
Fight
B.
Stand
C.
Run
D.
Sleep
11. In a verse related to verse 14,
Jesus said in John 8:32, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make
you free.” What was Jesus saying that
the truth would make you free from?
A. Poverty
B.
A guilty conscience.
C.
Sin
D.
Judgment
12. In verse 14,
Paul speaks of “…having your loins girt about with truth….” Choose the answer that best describes what
Paul is speaking of.
A.
Manifesting and possessing the knowledge of the truth that Jesus said will make
people free.
B.
All truth.
C.
Come to know and understand the truth about yourself.
D.
The truth about other believers.
13. In verse 14,
Paul says, “and having on the breastplate of righteousness;” The word
“righteousness” in this verse would be better translated as “justice.” With this in mind, choose the answer that
best describes what it means to have on the breastplate of justice?
A. Learn how to live a righteous life.
B.
Seek to correct all the injustices in this world.
C.
Accept that you are covered with Jesus’ righteousness.
D.
Let the righteousness, or justice, of God for the redemption of humanity be
your cause in life, even as it was Jesus’ cause in death.
14. In verse 15,
Paul says, “And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of
peace....” What is the “gospel of
peace?”
A. The Bible.
B.
The “good news” of Jesus Christ and all that He accomplished in the redemption.
C.
The promise of prosperity.
D.
The promise of a time without any war.
15. In verse 15,
what does Paul mean by “the preparation of the gospel of peace?”
A. We should prepare the gospel in such a way that others will be
comfortable with it.
B.
We should prayerfully seek God for a clear understanding of the gospel so that
we will be able to faithfully give to others.
C.
We should take steps to prepare others for the shock of hearing the gospel.
D.
We should be prepared to hear the gospel.
16. In verse 16,
Paul says, “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able
to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”
The phrase “the shield of faith” is more accurately translated as “the
shield of the faith.” Choose the
answer that best describes what Paul means by “the faith.”
A. Believing in Jesus.
B.
How much we believe in Jesus.
C.
Everything Jesus Christ is and all that He accomplished in the redemption.
D.
Believing that God can do miracles.
17. In verse 16,
Paul says, “Above all, taking the shield of (the) faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” Choose the answer that best fits the meaning
of this verse.
A. The faith of Christ Jesus supplies everything that is needed to
thwart every attack of Satan.
B.
The believer has faith they cannot be killed if they find themselves fighting
in an earthly war.
C.
The shield of faith will keep wicked men from slandering the Saints of God.
D.
If a believer stands in the faith, they will never suffer persecution.
18. In a verse related to verse 17,
the prophet speaks of Jesus Christ in Isaiah 59:17 saying, “For he put on
righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and
he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a
cloke.” Why does this verse describe
Jesus Christ as putting on “a helmet of salvation?”
A.
Jesus put on a helmet of salvation to protect Himself from Satan.
B.
This verse depicts Christ as a mighty conqueror who put on a helmet of
salvation to show that His
purpose and cause for coming into this world was the salvation man.
C.
Jesus put on a helmet of salvation to show us how to dress.
D.
Jesus putting on a helmet of salvation reveals to us that He was the first one
who needed to be “saved.”
19. In verse 17,
Paul says, “And take the helmet of salvation….”
Choose the answer that best fits what Paul was expressing with this
instruction.
A. Paul knew that the helmet of salvation would protect the one who
put it on from injury if they were stoned.
B.
Paul wanted the believers to put on their salvation every morning.
C.
Paul was instructing the church at Ephesus to go forth as a mighty conqueror in
the Lord with the salvation of lost mankind as their cause.
D.
Paul wanted the believers at Ephesus to put on the helmet of salvation so that
they would be protected while the world around them was perishing.
20. In verse 17,
what does Paul say that the sword of the Spirit is?
A. A tool.
B.
The zeal of the believer.
C.
The word of God.
D.
The preacher.
21. In verse 17,
Paul says to take “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Choose
the answer that best fits the meaning of these words.
A.
The word of God is a mighty “weapon” against the working of Satan when it is
used by the Holy Ghost working in the people of God.
B.
The word of God is so anointed that it is powerful regardless of how it is used
or who uses it.
C.
The word of God can never be twisted or misused because it is the sword of the
Spirit.
22. In verse 18,
Paul says, “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in ____________.”
A. the Spirit
B.
in case there is trouble
C.
the Temple
D.
tongues
23. In verse 18,
Paul speaks of “prayer and supplication.”
Choose the answer that best describes the meaning of these two terms.
A. Prayer speaks of “worship” and supplication speaks of
“petition.”
B.
Prayer speaks of “petition” and supplication speaks of “begging.”
C.
Prayer is with your mouth and supplication is in your heart.
D.
Prayer is in private and supplication is in public.
24. In verse 19,
what did Paul ask the believers to pray that God would give him?
A. Rest
B.
Utterance to boldly speak the mystery of the gospel.
C.
Money to be able to preach the gospel in other places.
D.
Favor with all men.
25. In verse 20,
what does Paul describe himself as?
A. A prisoner of Rome.
B.
A victim of circumstance.
C.
An ambassador in bonds.
D.
The head of the church.
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Answers to Lesson 12 Questions about Topic
12.
1-A, 2-C,
3-D, 4-B, 5-B,
6-B, 7-D, 8-B,
9-C, 10-B, 11-C,
12-A, 13-D, 14-B,
15-B, 16-C, 17-A,
18-B, 19-C, 20-C,
21-A, 22-A, 23-A,
24-B, 25-C
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Complete
Answer List for all 12 LESSONS of the “Habitation” Study Course.
Lesson 1 Answers
1-C, 2-A,
3-B, 4-B, 5-D,
6-D, 7-A, 8-C,
9-B, 10-B, 11-A,
12-A, 13-C, 14-B,
15-D, 16-C, 17-A,
18-B, 19-B, 20-B,
21-C, 22-A, 23-A,
24-D, 25-B, 26-C,
27-A, 28-C, 29-D, 30-D
Lesson 2 Answers
1-C, 2-C,
3-C, 4-D, 5-C,
6-A, 7-D, 8-A,
9-B, 10-D, 11-B,
12-B, 13-D, 14-B,
15-A, 16-B, 17-C,
18-B, 19-D, 20-C,
21-D, 22-B, 23-A,
24-D, 25-B, 26-C,
27-D, 28-C, 29-B,
30-A, 31-C, 32-B,
33-A
Lesson 3 Answers
1-C, 2-A,
3-B, 4-F, 5-B,
6-A, 7-A, 8-B,
9-D, 10-C, 11-B,
12-C, 13-C,
14-A, 15-D, 16-D,
17-B, 18-A, 19-C,
20-B, 21-D, 22-D,
23-D, 24-D, 25-B
Lesson 4 Answers
1-A, 2-C, 3-D,
4-D, 5-B, 6-C,
7-A, 8-C, 9-B,
10-D, 11-B, 12-C,
13-A, 14-D, 15-B,
16-A, 17-C, 18-D,
19-A, 20-A, 21-D,
22-B, 23-D, 24-C,
25-B, 26-C, 27-A
Lesson 5 Answers
1-D, 2-C,
3-A, 4-D, 5-B,
6-A, 7-D, 8-B,
9-C, 10-B, 11-A,
12-C, 13-A, 14-D,
15-C, 16-C, 17-B,
18-C, 19-A, 20-D,
21-A, 22-B, 23-D,
24-B, 25-A, 26-B,
27-D, 28-B, 29-C
Lesson 6 Answers
1-C, 2-B,
3-A, 4-A, 5-D,
6-D, 7-B, 8-B,
9-B, 10-A, 11-C,
12-D, 13-B, 14-C,
15-A, 16-B, 17-C,
18-A, 19-A, 20-D,
21-D, 22-A, 23-B
Lesson 7 Answer
1-C, 2-A,
3-D, 4-C, 5-A,
6-D, 7-B, 8-D,
9-B, 10-D, 11-C,
12-C, 13-D, 14-C,
15-C, 16-A, 17-B,
18-C, 19-D,
20-A, 21-C, 22-B,
23-D, 24-D, 25-C,
26-C, 27-A, 28-C,
29-C, 30-A, 31-B,
32-C, 33-B, 34-D,
35-A, 36-B, 37-A, 38-B, 39-A,
40-B
Lesson 8 Answers
1-C, 2-B,
3-A, 4-C, 5-A,
6-D, 7-B, 8-C,
9-A, 10-D, 11-C,
12-A, 13-C, 14-B,
15-B, 16-C, 17-D,
18-B, 19-A, 20-D,
21-C, 22-C, 23-B,
24-B, 25-C, 26-A,
27-B, 28-D, 29-A,
30-B, 31-A, 32-B,
33-C, 34-A
Lesson 9 Answers
1-B, 2-A,
3-D, 4-C, 5-D,
6-D, 7-A, 8-D,
9-C, 10-B, 11-A,
12-A, 13-A, 14-A,
15-B, 16-B, 17-A,
18-A, 19-C, 20-C,
21-B, 22-A, 23-B,
24-C, 25-B, 26-D,
27-C, 28-A, 29-B,
30-B, 31-D
Lesson 10 Answers
1-A, 2-C,
3-B, 4-B, 5-A,
6-D, 7-B, 8-D,
9-B, 10-A, 11-B,
12-C, 13-B, 14-B,
15-A, 16-A, 17-D,
18-C, 19-A, 20-B,
21-D, 22-B
Lesson 11 Answers
1-D, 2-B,
3-C, 4-C, 5-D,
6-B, 7-A
Lesson 12 Answers
1-A,
2-C, 3-D, 4-B,
5-B, 6-B, 7-D,
8-B, 9-C, 10-B,
11-C, 12-A, 13-D,
14-B, 15-B, 16-C,
17-A,
18-B,
19-C, 20-C, 21-A,
22-A, 23-A, 24-B,
25-C
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