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| Why is Paul in prison? | for his ministry and message of salvation Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | prayer should be filled with thanksgiving, focused on the growth and development of others in love and knowledge, and should include specific requests for spiritual discernment and the ability to live a life that reflects Christ's righteousness, even amidst challenges AI answer?? |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | not as a setback but as an opportunity to further spread the Gospel Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | deeply centered on his faith in Christ, Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | To write to the churches Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | achieve unity and harmony by having the same mindset as Christ, prioritizing the needs of others over their own, and avoiding selfish ambition Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake" Im watching u kai. |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | our purpose is to "will and to act" Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | actively seek to prioritize the needs of others over your own, demonstrating humility by considering others' perspectives, and actively working towards unity within your community by seeking common ground and putting aside personal agendas Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | By not following the crowd Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | a personal faith in Jesus Christ, and a changed behavior and character marked by the Holy Spirit's work (this was not in verse 15] Add Comment |
| God in three persons (the Trinity) is at work in saving us. What does each member of the Trinity specifically do; Father, Son and Holy Spirit? | the Father is considered the creator, the Son (Jesus Christ) is the redeemer who provides salvation through his sacrifice, and the Holy Spirit is the active presence of God in the lives of believers Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | We are adopted children we we can live holy and spotless. He adopted us through Jesus Christ.In Jesus we have our freedom. Our sins are forgiven. Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | His letter was to the same to our faithful in Christ Jesus Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | We should live through love Add Comment |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | grace through faith Add Comment |
| Many try to blame their sin on the influence of the world or believe that "the devil made me do it". What's Paul's answer to that in verse 3? | to send his own Son Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | a person is not considered a sinner simply by desiring something wrong; rather Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | "were dead" in their sins Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | Big things Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | Big things Add Comment |
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| Gentiles were everyone else that was not a Jew (someone from the lineage of Israel). This would have been quite shocking for Jews to have other people be able to become a believer and receive the blessings of God. Read Matthew 28:18-20. What does God command us to do? | To go and make disciples Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | To preach to the gentiles Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | The gentiles are heirs together with Israel Add Comment |
| How do you feel about talking about the Chrisitan faith with others? What do you struggle with and what gives you encouragement? | I struggle with getting down to personal level it just bothers me Add Comment |
| List 3 people you know who do not follow Christ who you could be praying for and looking for an opportunity to share the gospel with. | My cousin joe My friend joe And my friends dad Patrick Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | I don Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | Paul lists humility, gentleness, and patience Add Comment |
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| Paul continues his list of how we should act and what to avoid as believers. What is his summary statement in verse 1 on how to live? | to live is to "be imitators of God," meaning Christians should strive to live their lives As Gid Wouk want us to Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | I would be more confident and more social Add Comment |
| Paul ends the chapter talking about the roles and responsibilities for husbands and wives. He sums it up in verse 33. What does he tell husbands to do and what does he tell wives to do? | Paul ends the chapter talking about the roles and responsibilities for husbands and wives. He sums it up in verse 33. What does he tell husbands to do and what does he tell wives to do? Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | Your making the right decisions Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" - essentially, a spiritual battle against unseen forces of evil Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | Because heart differed makes the heart sick Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | put on the whole armor of God," which includes the "belt of truth," "breastplate of righteousness," "shield of faith," "helmet of salvation," and the "sword of the Spirit" Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | To many bad things have happened in my life Add Comment |
| Is there an area in your life you are not honoring them? If so, take a few minutes to confess that to God and ask Him to help you change. | I Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | obey them, respect them, listen to their advice, and treat them with kindness and consideration Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | False teachers Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | Even though Christians are saved by grace through faith in Jesus, they still need to follow scripture because it provides guidance on how to live a life that reflects that faith Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | I haven’t but i have stood up for the truth Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | very warmly, treating him with great respect and enthusiasm for his message Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | while he was sick and recovering in the region. Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | lack of knowledge and understanding about the Gospel Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | Welcomed him as an angel of godh Add Comment |
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| How does true faith express itself? | through love Love your neighbor as yourself Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | I was called to love people the way Jesus loved people Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | he liberated us from the bondage of sin and the law, allowing us to live a life free from the constraints of legalistic rules and the power of sin, enabling us to live in righteousness through the Holy Spirit. Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | You can miss use your freedom By taking advantage Of God‘s grace And Been self-indulgent Instead of being directed By the Holy Spirit Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | remain steadfast and unwavering in their faith in Jesus Christ, holding firmly to their convictions even when facing challenges or opposition Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | Jesus Christ Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | not become weary in doing good Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | that "whatever a person sows, that they will also reap Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | doing good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers Add Comment |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | it challenged their traditional beliefs about who could receive salvation. Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | spread the gospel to the Gentiles, or non-Jewish people Add Comment |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | Paul says God the Father 3 times in the opening of the letter Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | The gospel is a message of salvation and good news about Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | they are being led astray by a "different gospel, Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | through divine revelation. Of Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| Welcome to the Earn Your Way Program! Whether this is your first time using this program or you are returning, we are glad you are going through it and hope this points you to Christ, that you learn more about who God is and how much He loves you and also that this helps develop the habit of spending time in God's Word. I would encourage you to begin with prayer and then end with prayer and consider what God might have you do in response to what you read. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or issues with the program. We are going to spend time the New Testament as we begin. Is this your first time or have you done the Earn Your Way program before? | Yes it is Add Comment |