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| Why is Paul in prison? | Falsely accused of desecrating the accused of desecrating the Temple. Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | I learned that you can feel free to ask God for anything. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | Paul persevered in prison was to be joyful despite his suffering. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | To present with the Lord. Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | God used Paul time in confinement. Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | Is continuing in faith and continuing in love and holiness with self-control. 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 seen as the creator of all things. The son came to earth to redeem humanity from sin through his death and resurrection. The Holy Spirit is who empowers and guides believers, and bring them to faith. Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | Forgiveness of Sins, the Holy spirit, and peace with God. Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | Jews and Gentiles 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? | A transition from being estranged from God to becoming a part of His family, inheriting the rights and privileges of a child. Add Comment |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | That he loves and forgives people and everyone is equally. 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? | All people once lived in the passions of their flesh Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | Physically alive but spiritually dead Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | Some believe that those who have not accepted Christ are separated from God and in need of salvation. Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | Grace through faith Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | To do good 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? | Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything he has commanded Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | The gospel of Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | Through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in 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 feel good talking about the Christian faith with others and one thing I struggle with is not getting a better relationship with Jesus Christ. One thing that encourages me is getting teach about it. 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. | 3 people that don Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and Give thanks in all circumstances Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | Consider areas for personal or professional improvement Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | Studying religious texts, praying or meditating, seeking guidance from religious leaders, and practicing acts of kindness and compassion. Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | 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? | Offer their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | Subjective and depends entirely on the content of the specific list being referred to. 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? | Love their wives as they love themselves and wives to respect their husbands. Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | Displaying qualities such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | I struggle against not caring about what I say. Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | They take him for granted. Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | Fair and trust Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | It 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. | A area in my life that I am not honoring is cussing. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | To be obedient and to love them. Add Comment |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | Peace and grace Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | Good news of Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other then what you accept, let them be under God Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | Through revelations 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? | This is my first time Add Comment |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | Traditional, the Jews were considered the chosen people, and the Messiah was expected to come for them first Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | being apostle Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | How people can be right with God Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | Because understanding God Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | Faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | Yes Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | Treating him with kindness and honor even during an illness Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | Because of a physical infirmity during his travels Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | So you are no longer a slave, but God Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | exceptional kindness and honor Add Comment |
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| How does true faith express itself? | Through love and actions that reflect a changed heart. Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | To be in a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | For freedom, liberating them from the penalty and power of sin. Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | By not putting your trust in God Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Emphasizing perseverance and stability in their faith, not relying on their own strength, but on the power of God 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? | To run the race of life to win. Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | People reap what they sow. Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | Actively sharing the gospel, nurturing their faith, and living a life that reflects Christ Add Comment |