Please note the change in the examination structure from that listed in the back of the book. The examination you are sitting for will take the format shown in this Sample Examination Paper.
Ephesians Sample Examination Paper
The Sample Examination Paper is designed to give you some idea of the type of examination questions you can expect for Ephesians. In an exam answer it is essential to show that you know what is in the notes. Better answers will demonstrate an ability to reflect on, apply and argue for the truths you have learnt. For further advice on how to answer questions you should refer to the ‘How to Study’ book.
Exam information:
No Bibles, study notes or work books are to be taken into the examination room.
The time allowed is 2 ½ hours. Ten (10) minutes are allowed before the exam starts so that you can read through the paper.
The paper will take the following format:
Question 112 multiple choice questions6 marks
Question 27 definition questions14 marks
Question 310 short answer questions30 marks
Question 45 half-page answers based on biblical texts25 marks
Question 5Essay question25 marks
Students are expected to answer all five (5) questions.
Question 1 (6 marks) (1/2 mark for each correct answer)
Circle the correct answer
a.Paul visited Ephesus on which of his missionary journeys?First and Second
Second only
Second and Third
b.Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian elders is found inActs 18
Acts 20
Acts 22
c.In Ephesians chapter 2 Paul talks aboutSalvation and the church
A church being built towards maturity
Living by God’s wisdom
d.Redemption meansHaving faith in God
Turning aside God’s wrath
Freedom from bondage
e.In Ephesians 2:6 ‘to be alive with Christ’ meansBeing seated at God’s right hand
Being seated with Christ
Standing before the throne of God
f.How many enabling gifts are given in Ephesians 4:11-12a?Two
Three
Four
g.How does Christ-centred knowledge come about?Hearing and experiencing
Hearing and teaching
Teaching and experiencing
h.Living united to Christ results in the fruit ofgoodness, righteousness and truth
righteousness, love and truth
goodness, peace and faith
i.Paul’s word to describe the Christian life isCalling
Journey
Walk
j.An application of slavery today from Ephesians 6 might be
Every task carried out by a believer (slave or free) is to please Christ
Slavery has been abolished so there is no application for today
If you are a slave you need only obey your heavenly master
k.One of the key themes in Ephesians isThe nation of Israel fulfilled in Christ
Living in the overlap of the ages
Christ as our high priest
l.The unity of the church is centredin its members
by its worship
on Christ
Question 2 (14 marks)
Provide definitions of these terms.
a.Election
- Adoption
- Heavenly Realms
- Evangelists
- Overlap of ages
- Belt of Truth
- Redemption
Question 3 (30 marks)
Give a short answer to each question
a.What can be said about the geography, history and social setting of Ephesus?
b.Why did Paul write to the Ephesian believers?
c.Outline a possible structure for the letter to the Ephesians
d.What is significant about the phrase ‘in Christ’ in Ephesians?
e.What does Ephesians 1 tell us about predestination?
f.What are the ‘heavenly realms’?
g.What are the implications of Christ achieving peace?
h.What is ‘the mystery of Christ’ in Ephesians 3?
i.What are the enabling ministries given in Ephesians 4:11-12 and why are they given?
j.What are the expectations of the new humanity in Ephesians 5?
Question 4 (25 marks)
You need to answer both Section A and Section B of this question
Section A (5 marks)
Write brief notes (about 1/2 page) on the historical context of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.
Section B (20 marks)
Write brief notes (about 1/2 page) on any four (4) of the following. Comment on the literary and biblical contexts as well as the application.
i.And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
ii.But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.
iii.Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
iv.As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
v.But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.
vi.Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Question 5 (25 marks)
Answer one of the following questions (You should allow about 40 minutes for this question)
a.What does Paul’s letter to the Ephesians tell us about the work of Christ?
b.What contribution does Ephesians make to an understanding of the church?
c.‘Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is of little practical value to the believer in regard to how they are to live’ Discuss.