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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | Paul says that to remind us of the imprisonment believers go through for the sake of the gospel. Add Comment |
| There are christians suffereing around the world and dying for Christ. Take a few minutes to pray for believers around the world. What are 2 things you can pray for them about? | Some things I prayed about was the sake for them to stay faithful in Christ, and for them to continue speaking about him, even though most people can't even imagine what they are going through. Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | Paul is praying "that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in." Add Comment |
| How can praying for others to come to Christ and praying for courage to share Christ help you to set your mind and heart on Christ? | Pray that others find Christ, and the strength to tell others about him sets my mind of Christ because it makes it so I find him in every day, and I talk about him, keeping him on my mind. Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | The main things I pray about are my friends and family, thanking God for them and asking him to keep them safe and healthy. I thank him for the sport I do, and for everything he has blessed me with. Add Comment |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | Setting you heart and mind of Christ looks like living and through Him, being mindful of all the things He has given you. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | Putting sin to death looks like actively trying not to sin and not giving into the temptation of the world. Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | Something that helps me do these things is praying every day and remembering to be thankful for all He had given me. Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | We want to set our hearts and minds on Christ and put sin to death because it leads to a better, happier life, and sin is described as the "wrath of God". Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | Forgiving someone looks like not holding a grudge, and not using it against them in the future, knowing that we all sin. Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | God says not to follow that, because he is the one, true God. Add Comment |
| It can be easy for us as humans to make up rules for ourselves and others which is one of the things Paul is warning against. In verse 8, Paul warns against basing our beliefs on anything other than Christ. What is an example in our world today of people making up rules, principles, decisions, beliefs not on the Bible? | Some examples would be false Gods, manifestation, or even just trends people follow. Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | We have been given fullness in Christ, forgiveness of our sins, and a new life through Him. Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | Jesus Christ is our authority. Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | The fullness of the Godhead body, and us who are complete in him, dwells in Christ. Add Comment |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | Jesus is the image of the invisible God, all things were created through Him and for Him, He is before all things, He is the head of the church, and he firstborn from the dead Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | The gospel that Paul talks about is the word and spreading of Jesus Christ. Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | The mystery Paul talks about in verse 26 is that God's glory will be to all. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | Paul's desire is to teach others about God and help everyone grow. Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | Something that stands out to me about Jesus is that there were once wicked thoughts in our minds, but Jesus reconciled us. Add Comment |
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| Verse 6 tells us "do not be anxious about anything", and then he gives us ways to help us do that and to ultimately enjoy "the peace of God". Paul says to present your requests to God through prayer and petition. What does he also say should accompany those prayers? | Paul says we should pray with thanksgiving. Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | When i am thankful, I am able to focus on the positive things in my life, and i become much happier. Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | Paul adds "with thanksgiving" because we need to thank God for everything he had done, and sometimes we get so wrapped up in the things we need that we forget to thank God. Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | I am thankful that I have amazing people in my life who live me, and I am able to go and experience wonderful things with those people. Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | We should be thinking about god's promises, the beauty in His creations, and thoughts that uplift one another. Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | Let your gentleness be evident to all means to be kind to everyone, and be an example of what that should look like. Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | I can rejoice in the Lord always because I have amazing friends, family, I am able to experience wonderful things, I have a safe home to live in, and I have so many people who care about me. Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | Thinking this way helps with anxiety and worry because when we trust God and his plan, we no longer need to worry. Add Comment |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | Before he was saved, Paul was focused on the Jewish law. Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | Paul considers "loss for the sake of Christ" as gain, and everything he once valued is garbage. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | Paul's main point is to not dwell in past successes or failures and instead reach for growth. Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | Righteousness comes from faith in Jesus Christ. Add Comment |
| What changes in our actions when our sole focus is to "press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus"? | When we focus on pressing toward in the goal in which God has called us, we start to trust Him more and other things don't affect us as much. Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | Paul encourages believers to be like-minded, do nothing through selfish ambition or conceit, and look out for the interest of others. Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | Paul says we are granted grace in God and suffering from Jesus Christ. Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | In verse 13, our purpose is to fulfil God's will. Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | One way I can put Paul's encouragement into practice is by caring for others without "selfish ambition". Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | I can "shine like the stars" in this generation by teaching others about God's will. Add Comment |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | Paul is in prison for preaching the gospel. Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | Paul teaches us to pray with joy when making a request to God. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | Paul has joy in suffering, finding comfort is God's word and has confidence in God's plan. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | Paul lives for Jesus Christ and is faithful in him. Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | God uses Paul while in prison to teach others how to preach "without fear". 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? | Paul tells us to imitate God, as his children. Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | If I lived this out, I would love others more, and I, along with others around me, would be happier. 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 tells husbands to love his wife as himself, and tells wives to respect her husband. Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | Living according to Paul makes me stand out because I will be able to teach others about Jesus. Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | Our struggle is against flesh and blood. Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | I think people become busy and distracted, so they don't make time for prayer. Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | For battle, we need the Armor of God. Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | Something that keeps me from praying is having a busy schedule. 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. | For me, when I'm stressed, it is hard to honor my parents. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | Honoring my parents looks like doing what I'm told and knowing they want what is best for me. Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | Paul wants us to no longer walk being alienated from the life of God. Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | I need to work on having humility. Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | We should read the Bible and prey each day to help us obey God. Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | Paul wants us to have lowliness, gentleness, and longsuffering, bearing with one another in love. 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? | God tells us to baptize people in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirt, and teach them to live in his faith. Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | God wants Paul to preach among the Gentiles. Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | Paul talks about the mystery of God who has created all things through Christ Jesus. 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 think it's easy for me to talk about faith to my close friends, but it is difficult around strangers. 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 friend -my cousins -my step-siblings Add Comment |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | In God's eyes, we are children of wrath, because we disobeyed him. 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? | Paul says we also fulfil the desires of the flesh and mind. Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | It says God is rich in mercy, and we come alive through him. Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | Before Ephesian Christians came into faith, they walked in power according to the world. Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | Salvation is based on grace and faith. Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | God has salvation and eternal life in heaven planned for us. Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | The definition of a true Christian is to have faith in the Lord and love all the saints. 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 trinity works together to accomplish God's plan of salvation. Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | Some blessings we have is we are chosen by God and adopted as God's children. Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | Paul is preaching to the saints in Ephesus. 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? | The word adoption tells us we are chosen by Christ according to the good pleasure of his will. Add Comment |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | Paul mentions that Jesus Christ gave himself for our sins according to the will of our God and Father. Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | The Gospel is the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | Paul warns the church to not listen to any other gospel than the one they have received from God. Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | Paul receives his authority and direction from 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? | I have done the earn your way before and I enjoy it. Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | Paul encourages us to not grow weary while doing good. Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | In verse 7, we learn that God is not mocked, and whatever a man sows, he will reap. Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | We should do good to all while we wait for the harvest of eternal life. Add Comment |
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| How does true faith express itself? | True faith expresses itself by following God even when it is difficult. Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | As a Christian, I was called to tell others about Jesus and follow God. Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | Christ set us free so we could have freedom from the bondage of the law. Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | You can misuse your freedom by not listening to what God tell you. Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Paul wants his brothers to not return to the yolk of slavery and remain in freedom of Christ. Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | We put our righteousness in God the Father and Christ the Son. Add Comment |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | No, I have not lost a friend because I stood up to the truth because I make sure that i have friends with good character, and if I lose them because I stood up to the truth, they weren't really my friend. Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | Paul expresses disappointment toward the Gentiles in verse 16. Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | Paul first preached to the Gentiles because of body ailment. Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | Paul says that his Christan brothers once had affection. Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | The Galatians treated Paul with kindness. Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | Paul is addressing whether Gentiles need to follow mosaic Law. Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | We need to follow scripture because we need to understand God's word and live in faith through him. Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | Paul says salvation comes from Jesus Christ. 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 was shocking to the Jews because they thought that salvation was mostly for Jewish people. Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | Paul was given the task of preaching to the Gentiles. Add Comment |