Paul and the Ephesians Q&A

  1. Why do some people question Paul's authorship of Ephesians?
  2. In what ways is Ephesians similar to Paul's other writings?
  3. Why is the authorship of Ephesians important?
  4. Why would someone forge a letter in Paul's name?
  5. Did Paul really write this letter to the Ephesians? If not, what difference does it make?
  6. Does this letter address local problems in Ephesus, or only in the wider community?
  7. Why should a Gentile be excited about a Jewish Messiah?
  8. Do God's promises to Old Testament Israel apply to the church?
  9. Have significant distinctions between Jews and Gentiles been eliminated?
  10. In what way is the modern church one body?
  11. Does God love diversity?
  12. Did Paul downplay the idea of the of God for Gentile readers in Ephesians?
  13. Is the idea of the kingdom of God just a metaphor? How does it affect us today?
  14. What is the relationship between spiritual gifts and church offices in Ephesians 4?
  15. Do all church offices mentioned in Ephesians 4 still exist?
  16. Does Paul's instruction that wives submit to their husbands apply to every culture?
  17. Is the armor of God entirely defensive, or does it also have an offensive quality?
  18. What is the main way we engage in spiritual warfare?
  19. Are praise and worship supposed to be primarily musical?
  20. How does worship in the gathered church differ from other types of worship?
  21. How do we reconcile the individual and corporate aspects of the gospel?
  22. What are some practical ways to build the kingdom of God?
  23. What is the relationship between the gospel and the kingdom of God?

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