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Ephesians 1:1-3. Introductory Themes

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Ephesians 1:1-3
Introductory Themes

A Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson.  Available: Printable PDF download Icono_pdf

 INTRODUCTORY THEMES

  • Over-arching themes
  • General principles for study
    • Observation, reading
    • Interpretations
    • Practice
  • What does Ephesians say to our culture, our society, our family? ___________________________________________________________________________________________

 THE INTRODUCTORY GREETING

  1. What are the identifiable elements of this greeting? ____________________________________________________________________________________________
  2. Who are the persons named?
    • Paul _______________________________________________________________________________________
    • The saints and what does this mean? _______________________________________________________________________________________
    • Christ Jesus and what statement is Paul giving with this title? _______________________________________________________________________________________
  3. What do you think of when you see the phrase, “the will of God”? ___________________________________________________________________________________________
  4. Why do you qualify to be called among the “saints”? ___________________________________________________________________________________________
  5. What is the meaning of “faithful”? ___________________________________________________________________________________________
  6. The TWO BIG words, that are given from God the Father:
    1. GRACE ______________________________________________________________________________________
    2. PEACE ______________________________________________________________________________________
  7. Is the “you” singular or plural? __________________________________________________________________________________________
  8. Why would the plural be important for Paul in this letter? __________________________________________________________________________________________
  9. Does the fact that Paul uses the name of Jesus three times give importance to his commitment? __________________________________________________________________________________________
  10. Verse 4 begins with the words, “Praise be . . .” How do you understand the meaning of PRAISE? __________________________________________________________________________________________

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