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Jul 6, 2023 · Answer. As part of a challenging teaching on holy living, the apostle Paul writes, “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is” (Ephesians 5:15–17, NKJV).
- Fallen World
The word fallen is used in the Bible to describe someone or...
- Fallen World
Bible Study Questions. 1. What does it mean to you to "imitate God" and "walk in love" as outlined in verses 1-7? 2. How can you actively turn away from immoral behavior in your life? 3. Reflecting on verses 8-14, how do you understand your role as a 'child of light'?
- I. Follow Christ’s Example of Love
- II. Stay Far Away from All Immorality and Impurity
- III. Be Children of Light, Not of Darkness
Discussion Questions • How can we imitate God? • What aspects of God should we imitate? • Why? • How can we walk in love? • What standard should we try to reach? • Why is Jesus love the ultimate example? • Why is Jesus’ sacrifice called a fragrant aroma? • Who was it fragrant to? • Why? Cross-References Matthew 5:48 – Be perfect, therefore, as your...
Discussion Questions • What does it mean that immorality, impurity, and greed must not be named among us? • Does this mean we should keep our mouth shut about it? • What is silly talk? • Can you give any examples? • What is course jesting? • Why are these kinds of talk not fitting? • What do these instructions tell us about our speech? • With what ...
Discussion Questions • So what is the application and conclusion for us? • Why does Paul say he reached this conclusion? • What is the difference between Light and dark? • Contrast “sons of disobedience” with “children of Light”. • What will be the evidence in our lives of us walking in the light? • How should one “expose” the deeds of darkness? • ...
- Who were the recipients of this letter? Answer: This letter is addressed to all believers who lived in the city of Ephesus. Scholars believe this was a circular letter, meant not only for the Ephesians but also for other churches in the province of Asia.
- What are the blessings that God has given the believers through Christ? Answer: The book of Ephesians tells us about blessings that God has given us corporately, that is, He blessed the Church as a whole.
- Why is Paul thankful to God for the Ephesians? What can we learn from that? Answer: Paul was thankful because he had heard about the Ephesian believers’ faith in the Lord Jesus and their love for all the community of believers (all the saints).
- What is Jesus Christ’s position of authority? Answer: Paul wrote that Jesus was seated at the right hand of the Father in the heavenly places after He was raised from the dead.
Good Bible study requires defining the meaning of keywords, studying parallel passages, explaining the meaning of the text clearly, making applications, and defending the truth as well as exposing religious error. I have included questions to encourage students to practice all these study principles.
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Bible Study Questions. 1. What does it mean to be chosen in Christ before the creation of the world? 2. How does the idea of being predestined for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ affect your understanding of your identity in Christ? 3. How do you understand the mystery of God's will that He purposed in Christ? 4.
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