1. According to Ephesians 2:4-5, what does Paul say God did because of His mercy and love for us?
A.He made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our sins
B.He promised to forgive us if we obey His commandments
C.He created a new law that requires less sacrifice
D.He eliminated the need for repentance and baptism
2. In Ephesians 2:8-9, what does Paul say we are saved by?
A.Grace through faith, and this is not from ourselves; it is the gift of God
B.Our good works and righteous deeds
C.Our faith combined with our obedience to the law
D.Our membership in the church and participation in rituals
3. What does Paul say in Ephesians 2:10 that believers are created for?
A.Good works that God prepared in advance for us to do
B.Studying the law and keeping the commandments perfectly
C.Building churches and religious institutions
D.Attaining wealth and prosperity as a sign of God's favor
4. According to Ephesians 2:14, what has Christ done regarding the barrier between Jews and Gentiles?
A.He has destroyed the barrier of hostility between them by abolishing the law of commandments
B.He has called for stricter enforcement of the Jewish law for all believers
C.He has created separate paths of salvation for Jews and Gentiles
D.He has instructed Gentiles to become Jewish proselytes first
5. In Ephesians 2:6, where does Paul say believers have been raised and seated?
A.In the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus
B.In the earthly temples alongside the priests
C.In the synagogues as teachers of the law
D.In positions of political authority over nations
6. What does Paul say in Ephesians 2:15 that Christ created through His sacrifice?
A.A new humanity, making peace between Jews and Gentiles
B.A new set of laws more demanding than the previous ones
C.A separation between the righteous and the unrighteous
D.A priesthood limited only to those of Jewish descent
7. According to Ephesians 2:16, through what did Christ reconcile both Jews and Gentiles to God?
A.Through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility
B.Through the keeping of ceremonial laws and dietary restrictions
C.Through financial contributions to the temple
D.Through military conquest and political domination
8. In Ephesians 2:1-2, what does Paul say believers were before their conversion?
A.Dead in transgressions and sins, following the ways of the world
B.Spiritually alive but lacking moral discipline
C.Righteous people who needed only minor improvements
D.Pure in spirit but corrupted by external influences
9. What does Paul say in Ephesians 2:18 about access to God the Father?
A.Both Jews and Gentiles have access to God the Father through one Spirit by Christ
B.Only the high priest can approach God the Father on behalf of others
C.Access to God is only possible through strict obedience to the law
D.Gentiles must first become Jewish proselytes to access God
10. According to Ephesians 2:19-20, on what foundation is God's household built?
A.The foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone
B.The foundation of the law of Moses and the temple structures
C.The foundation of human wisdom and philosophical reasoning
D.The foundation of political authority and military strength