The Book of Ephesians — Hard Bible Trivia Flashcards

#1

In Ephesians 1:3-14, Paul describes spiritual blessings and mentions redemption through Christ's blood. What specific word does Paul use in verse 7 to describe the forgiveness of sins?

📖 Ephesians 1:7

#2

In Ephesians 2:14-16, Paul describes Christ as our peace and mentions that Christ abolished something between Jews and Gentiles. What specifically did Christ abolish according to these verses?

📖 Ephesians 2:14-16

#3

According to Ephesians 3:1-12, Paul describes a mystery concerning the Gentiles. What does Paul call this revelation about the Gentiles?

📖 Ephesians 3:1-12

#4

In Ephesians 3:14-19, Paul prays a specific prayer for the Ephesians. According to verse 18, what three-dimensional spiritual reality does Paul pray they will comprehend?

📖 Ephesians 3:18

#5

In Ephesians 4:4-6, Paul states a series of 'ones' to emphasize Christian unity. How many distinct 'ones' does Paul list in these verses?

📖 Ephesians 4:4-6

#6

In Ephesians 4:11, Paul lists gifts given by Christ to build up the Church. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned in Paul's list of gifts in this verse?

📖 Ephesians 4:11

#7

In Ephesians 5:21-33, Paul discusses the relationship between husbands and wives using a specific analogy. To what is the Church compared in this passage?

📖 Ephesians 5:25-27

#8

In Ephesians 6:12, Paul describes the nature of Christian struggle. According to this verse, against what does Paul say our struggle is NOT?

📖 Ephesians 6:12

#2

The law of commandments expressed in ordinances

Ephesians 2:14-15 states that Christ abolished 'the law of commandments expressed in ordinances' (the ceremonial and dietary laws) to create one new person from Jews and Gentiles, breaking down the barrier between them.

Ephesians 2:14-16

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Redemption

Paul specifically uses the term 'redemption' (apolytrosis in Greek) in Ephesians 1:7 to describe the forgiveness of sins through Christ's blood. This term emphasizes the ransom or liberation aspect of salvation.

Ephesians 1:7

#4

The breadth, length, and depth of God's love

Ephesians 3:18 states that Paul prays for the Ephesians to 'grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ' — the breadth, length, and depth (some translations add 'height') dimensions of Christ's love.

Ephesians 3:18

#3

The mystery that for ages past was kept hidden in God

In Ephesians 3:9, Paul explicitly describes the mystery he is discussing as 'the mystery that for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.' This refers to God's plan to include Gentiles equally in salvation.

Ephesians 3:1-12

#6

Counselors

Ephesians 4:11 lists apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers. 'Counselors' is not mentioned in this specific list, though the pastoral gift would include counseling functions.

Ephesians 4:11

#5

Seven

Ephesians 4:4-6 lists seven 'ones': one body, one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father, and (implicitly) one hope. This emphasizes the unity of the Church across various aspects.

Ephesians 4:4-6

#8

Against flesh and blood

Ephesians 6:12 explicitly states 'Our struggle is not against flesh and blood,' emphasizing that the real battle is spiritual, not against people but against spiritual forces.

Ephesians 6:12

#7

A bride

Ephesians 5:25-27 compares the Church to a bride, stating that Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her to make her holy and blameless—language drawn from marriage imagery.

Ephesians 5:25-27

#9

In Ephesians 6:14-17, Paul describes the armor of God. Which piece of armor does Paul say should be taken 'in faith' to extinguish flaming arrows?

📖 Ephesians 6:14-17

#10

In Ephesians 1:13-14, Paul describes the Holy Spirit using specific language about ownership and security. What does Paul say the Holy Spirit is described as being in verse 13?

📖 Ephesians 1:13-14

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#10

A seal

Ephesians 1:13 states that believers are 'marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,' and verse 14 adds that the Spirit is 'a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance.' Both seal and guarantee imagery are used.

Ephesians 1:13-14

#9

The shield of faith

Ephesians 6:16 states 'In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.' The shield of faith is the specific piece that extinguishes attacks.

Ephesians 6:14-17

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