Questionnaire – Ephesians 1:11-14

According to Ephesians 1, what has God done for us? How and why? And how should we respond?
We were predestined according to the resolution of God. Compare Heb 4:3, Jer 29:11. What does this tell us about the nature of God?
God works all things according to the counsel of his will.
1. What does this mean?
2. What do we learn about God's character?
3. What does this teach us about our way of seeing and living? And how does it encourage your faith?
What is the significance of this phrase 'the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation'?
Explain the image of the seal. What are the three points evoked in this image and what does it mean for us?

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Read . Romans 8:15-1 . Acts 10:44-48 . What do these passages teach us about the work of the Holy Spirit in believers?
The Holy Spirit is also described as the earnest of our inheritance.
Read 2 Cor. 1:21-22. What does this mean and what impact does it have on our lives? (1 Pet. 1:3-4, Rev. 21:1-7)
Twice in this passage, the phrase 'to the praise of his glory' is mentioned.
1. What does this inspire in you?
2. And what impact on your life?