At the Archdale church of Christ, 2525 Archdale Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210 we are currently studying the Book of Ephesians. Each week we provide a lesson sheet, answer grid, and a recorded synopsis of the lesson. We are now turning these recorded synopsis's into a podcast. These podcasts are found on Sound Cloud. It goes without saying that everyone is always invited. Worship times are 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Lord's Day. Bible Study times are at 9 a.m. on Lord's Day morning and at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.
LISTEN! now to "Ephesians 3, Episode 7" on SOUNDCLOUD linked below:
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LISTEN! now to "Ephesians 3, Episode 7" on SOUNDCLOUD linked below:
https://soundcloud.com/archdale-church-of-christ/gospel-call-podcast-episode-7-ephesians-3-russ-mccullouh-host
Ephesians
Paul’s
Greatest Church Planting Success
7 February 2018
Archdale
church of Christ – Russ McCullough
Lesson
# 7 – Ephesians 3.1 - 21
1. As
an introduction to this passage, just what does the word “Dispensation” mean?
2. For
WHAT reason?
3. Paul
is a what and for whom?
4. God’s
grace is characterized as a S________________ (or in the KJV,
D___________________.) What does this
mean?
5. Per
Strong’s, D_________________ means; “…A_______________ of a H______________ or
an E___________; specifically a religious
E_______________...S___________________.”
a. The
word occurs only _____ other times in the NT
b. All
uses are by P_________ and him alone.
1) I
Corinthians 9.17_________________________________
2) Ephesians
1.10 ___________________________________
3) Colossians
1.25 ___________________________________
6. What
was made known to Paul by revelation?
7. What,
exactly, will prove Paul’s insight into this Mystery of C__________?
8. Paul’s
generation was the very first have this R_________________.
9. To
who was it revealed and by whom?
10. Vs.
6 says the mystery is what?
11. Through
what vehicle did this mystery come?
12. Name
the 3 characteristics of the now Christian Gentile:
a. F___________
H___________
b. M_________________
c. P__________________
13. Who
was made a minister of this gospel?
14. Paul
came to be such a minister according to what gift?
15. How
was this gift administered to Paul?
16. Discuss
how Ephesians 2.7, Colossians 2.11 – 12, and Acts 22.16 are all inseparably
connected.
17. If
God is “no respecter of persons,” how is Paul the “least of all the saints?”
18. BTW,
the question is not “how can a saint be alive,” it is instead, “when does one
become a saint?”
19. Through
which vehicle is the “manifold wisdom of God to be made known to the rulers and
authorities in the heavenly places?
20. How
is the eternal purpose of God to be realized?
21. Through
our faith, we have what 3 things per vs. 12?
22. What
does Paul ask of the Ephesians?
23. Vs.
14 – For WHAT reason?
24. Vs.
14 – 21 is a what?
Answer
Grid
Paul’s
Greatest Church Planting Success
7 February 2018
Archdale
church of Christ – Russ McCullough
Lesson
#7 – Ephesians 3.1 - 21
1. As
an introduction to this passage, just what does the word “Dispensation” mean? Most stated something having to do with a
specific time frame
2. For
WHAT reason? That the Gentile is no longer a
stranger or alien but an equal partner with the Jew in the on-going
construction of the House of God built upon the foundation of the apostles and
prophets anchored to the Chief Cornerstone, Jesus Christ.
3. Paul
is a what and for whom? A
prisoner for Jesus Christ on behalf of the Gentiles.
4. God’s
grace is characterized as a S________________ (or in the KJV,
D___________________.) What does this
mean? Stewardship / Dispensation
5. Per
Strong’s, D_________________ means; “…A_______________ of a H______________ or
an E___________; specifically a religious
E_______________...S___________________.”
Dispensation means – Administration of a household or an estate
specifically a religious economy…Stewardship
a. The
word occurs only _____ other times in the NT.
Three
b. All
uses are by P_________ and him alone. Paul
1) I
Corinthians 9.17_________________________________
2) Ephesians
1.10 ___________________________________
3) Colossians
1.25 ___________________________________
6. What
was made known to Paul by revelation? The
Mystery
7. What,
exactly, will prove Paul’s insight into this Mystery of C__________? The Mystery of Grace through Christ was made
to him by revelation; i.e. Paul knows he’s writing inspired Scripture.
8. Paul’s
generation was the very first have this R_________________. Revelation
9. To
who was it revealed and by whom? To
Paul by the Holy Spirit
10. Vs.
6 says the mystery is what? That
the Gentiles are equal partners with the Jews in the church of Christ
11. Through
what vehicle did this mystery come? The
Gospel
12. Name
the 3 characteristics of the now Christian Gentile:
a. F___________
H___________
b. M_________________
c. P__________________
Fellow
heirs, Members of the same body, partakers of the same promise
13. Who
was made a minister of this gospel? Paul
14. Paul
came to be such a minister according to what gift? The Gift of God’s Grace
15. How
was this gift administered to Paul? By the working of his power
16. Discuss
how Ephesians 2.7, Colossians 2.11 – 12, and Acts 22.16 are all inseparably
connected.
Paul received the gift of God’s Grace
by God’s power, The powerful working of God is granted in baptism, Paul had his
sins remitted in baptism where the powerful working of God forgave him and
bestowed upon him the gift of the Holy Spirit
17. If
God is “no respecter of persons,” how is Paul the “least of all the saints?” Only in Paul’s own human estimation for God
is no respecter of persons. All have
sinned and come short of the glory of God and there are no good people in their
own right
18. BTW,
the question is not “how can a saint be alive,” it is instead, “when does one
become a saint?” One becomes a saint upon
repentance and baptism, he is not designated such after he is long dead by
other men who just happen to still be alive
19. Through
which vehicle is the “manifold wisdom of God to be made known to the rulers and
authorities in the heavenly places?” The
church which is made up of both Jew and Gentile saints.
20. How
is the eternal purpose of God to be realized?
His eternal purpose realized in Christ Jesus our Lord
21. Through
our faith, we have what 3 things per vs. 12?
Boldness, access, and confidence
22. What
does Paul ask of the Ephesians? Not
to lose heart over what he is suffering
23. Vs.
14 – For WHAT reason? His suffering is for their glory
24. Vs.
14 – 21 is a what? A prayer for the church of Christ
at Ephesus
