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What paired themes introduce and conclude Ephesians (compare 1:2 and 6:23-24)? correct answers Grace (God's initiative) Peace (God's agenda-reconciliation) What does Paul indicate as God's plan concerning the things in the heavens and the things on the earth (see 1:9-10)? correct answers Oikonomia House rule. Unite together all things in Christ In 1:15-16 what does Paul give as the reason for his thanksgiving on behalf of his readers? correct answers Their Faith in Jesus (spiritual) and love for saints (earthly). Vertical and horizontal What is the basis for or the measure of God's power as indicated in 1:19-20? correct answers Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. What metaphor does Paul employ in 2:1-2 for the former spiritual condition of his readers? correct answers Dead in sins and trespasses What does Paul suggest is the purpose for God's work of salvation as indicated in 2:10? correct answers Good works (full expression in 4-6) What is the basis content of Christ's proclamation according to what Paul says in 2:17? correct answers He came and preached Peace What images of belonging or membership does Paul employ on behalf of his readers in 2:19? correct answers Used to be strangers but now members of the family (oikos) and citizens (sumpolitioi) Compare the character of the first major paragraph (1:3-14) of Ephesians with the last major paragraph of the first half of the book (3:20-21). How would you describe its tone or focus? correct answers Praise. Paul's writing is imbedded in praise invites readers to praise with him. We are to be humble. What are the qualities Paul identifies as fundamental for the unity of life in Christian fellowship as indicated in 4:1-2? correct answers Parenesis (moral instruction). The first thing before "what should I do" is be humble, patient, gentle, loving (4:1). The attitude of a slave. This is at the core of who we are. Unity (God's agenda)- to maintain unity be humble, patient, gentle, loving What common concern is expressed in 4:17-20, 5:6-8, and 5:15-18? correct answers Living differently than gentiles. Call to live differently in the world as a testimony yo a world that rejects God. The last major section of the Ephesians is 6:10-20. What is the overall concern of that passage? correct answers There is real conflict. We need to understand it. Fight it like God fights, a way of life of righteous, faith in gospel.