Ephesians 1:1-3. Introductory Themes

Ephesians 1:1-3
Introductory Themes

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

 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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