Quiz on Paul's Role as a Teacher in the Epistle to the Ephesians

What is the primary role of Paul in the Epistle to the Ephesians?

• A merchant

• A political leader

• A theologian imparting deep truths about God

• A military general

Which section of Ephesians serves as a sweeping theological overview?

• Ephesians 6:10-18

• Ephesians 4:17-32

• Ephesians 5:21-6:9

• Ephesians 1:3-14

What is the 'mystery' that Paul reveals in Ephesians?

• The location of hidden treasures

• The secret to wealth

• God's plan to reconcile all things in Christ

• The end of the world

What does Paul instruct believers to do in Ephesians 4:17-32?

• Put off their old self and be renewed

• Fast for 40 days

• Travel to Jerusalem

• Build a temple

What is the focus of the household code in Ephesians 5:21-6:9?

• Conducting a census

• Ethical duties of wives, husbands, children, and slaves

• Building a church

• Organizing a feast

How does Paul prepare his disciples for spiritual warfare?

• By giving them weapons

• By sending them to a monastery

• By training them in physical combat

• By teaching them to put knowledge into action

What does N.T. Wright emphasize about Paul's ethical teachings?

• They are optional

• They are only for the clergy

• They are a natural consequence of theological truths

• They are irrelevant today

What is the cosmic backdrop mentioned in the Epistle to the Ephesians?

• The history of the Israelites

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The creation of the universe

• The grand narrative of salvation history

What is the purpose of the Epistle to the Ephesians according to the text?

• To confuse

• To entertain

• To sell goods

• To inform and transform

What does the term 'mystery' frequently refer to in Ephesians?

• A secret society

• God's plan to reconcile all things in Christ

• An unsolved crime

• A hidden treasure