From c20406dda3eddcb01172adc29ef5ddb2e0a71697 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Larry Sallee Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:36:31 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] eph_bp (#33) --- eph/01/01.md | 2 +- eph/01/04.md | 4 ++-- eph/01/05.md | 2 +- eph/01/06.md | 2 +- eph/01/07.md | 2 +- eph/01/13.md | 2 +- eph/01/14.md | 4 ++-- eph/01/18.md | 2 +- eph/02/02.md | 2 +- eph/02/04.md | 4 ++-- eph/02/05.md | 4 ---- eph/02/07.md | 2 +- eph/02/08.md | 4 ++-- eph/02/09.md | 4 ++-- eph/02/10.md | 2 +- eph/02/14.md | 2 +- eph/02/16.md | 3 --- eph/02/21.md | 8 ++------ eph/02/22.md | 2 +- eph/03/01.md | 3 --- eph/03/02.md | 4 ++-- eph/03/03.md | 4 ++-- eph/03/04.md | 3 --- eph/03/05.md | 4 ---- eph/03/09.md | 2 +- eph/03/10.md | 2 +- eph/03/14.md | 3 --- eph/04/01.md | 2 +- eph/04/02.md | 3 --- eph/04/04.md | 3 --- eph/04/05.md | 3 --- eph/04/06.md | 3 --- eph/04/07.md | 2 +- eph/04/08.md | 3 --- eph/04/11.md | 4 ++-- eph/04/12.md | 4 ++-- eph/04/17.md | 2 +- eph/04/18.md | 4 ++-- eph/04/19.md | 4 ++-- eph/04/22.md | 3 +++ eph/04/23.md | 3 --- eph/04/24.md | 4 ++-- eph/04/26.md | 3 --- eph/04/27.md | 4 ++-- eph/04/29.md | 4 ++-- eph/05/06.md | 2 +- eph/05/18.md | 4 ++-- eph/05/26.md | 4 ++-- eph/05/27.md | 3 --- eph/06/01.md | 2 +- eph/06/02.md | 3 --- eph/06/05.md | 2 +- eph/06/06.md | 3 --- eph/06/07.md | 3 --- eph/06/14.md | 3 --- eph/06/20.md | 6 +----- eph/06/23.md | 4 ++-- eph/06/24.md | 3 --- 58 files changed, 59 insertions(+), 123 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 eph/02/16.md delete mode 100644 eph/03/01.md delete mode 100644 eph/03/04.md delete mode 100644 eph/03/14.md delete mode 100644 eph/04/02.md delete mode 100644 eph/04/04.md delete mode 100644 eph/04/05.md delete mode 100644 eph/04/06.md delete mode 100644 eph/04/08.md create mode 100644 eph/04/22.md delete mode 100644 eph/04/23.md delete mode 100644 eph/04/26.md delete mode 100644 eph/05/27.md delete mode 100644 eph/06/02.md delete mode 100644 eph/06/06.md delete mode 100644 eph/06/07.md delete mode 100644 eph/06/14.md delete mode 100644 eph/06/24.md diff --git a/eph/01/01.md b/eph/01/01.md index 3dd54fe77..bea8a16c2 100644 --- a/eph/01/01.md +++ b/eph/01/01.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # How does Paul describe the people he is writing to in this letter? -Paul describes the people he is writing to as set apart for God, and as faithfully trusting in Christ Jesus. +Paul describes the people he is writing to as saints, and as faithfully trusting in Christ Jesus. diff --git a/eph/01/04.md b/eph/01/04.md index 385c67d51..3fbf04b1f 100644 --- a/eph/01/04.md +++ b/eph/01/04.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # When did God the Father choose those who believe in Christ? -God the Father chose those who believe in Christ before the creation of the world. +God the Father chose those who believe in Christ before the foundation of the world. # For what purpose did God the Father choose the believers? -God the Father chose the believers so they could be holy and blameless in his sight. +God the Father chose the believers so they could be holy and blameless before him. diff --git a/eph/01/05.md b/eph/01/05.md index 56c27e352..51cdb3d43 100644 --- a/eph/01/05.md +++ b/eph/01/05.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Why did God destine the believers in advance for adoption? -God destined the believers in advance because he was pleased to do it, and so that he would be praised for his glorious grace. +God destined the believers in advance because he was pleased to do it. diff --git a/eph/01/06.md b/eph/01/06.md index 56c27e352..ea4fbf609 100644 --- a/eph/01/06.md +++ b/eph/01/06.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Why did God destine the believers in advance for adoption? -God destined the believers in advance because he was pleased to do it, and so that he would be praised for his glorious grace. +God destined the believers in advance so that he would be praised for his glorious grace. diff --git a/eph/01/07.md b/eph/01/07.md index 7d8d1bb67..fe79ff2e1 100644 --- a/eph/01/07.md +++ b/eph/01/07.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What do believers receive through the blood of Christ, God's beloved one? -Believers receive redemption through the blood Christ, the forgiveness of sins. +Believers receive redemption through the blood Christ, the forgiveness of their trespasses. diff --git a/eph/01/13.md b/eph/01/13.md index bf6493536..c23cb4082 100644 --- a/eph/01/13.md +++ b/eph/01/13.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What seal did the believers receive when they heard the word of truth? -The believers received the seal of the promised Holy Spirit. +The believers were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. diff --git a/eph/01/14.md b/eph/01/14.md index 874bd7695..3670526e8 100644 --- a/eph/01/14.md +++ b/eph/01/14.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Of what is the Spirit a guarantee? +# Of what is the Spirit a down payment? -The Spirit is a guarantee of the inheritance of believers. +The Spirit is a down payment of the inheritance of believers. diff --git a/eph/01/18.md b/eph/01/18.md index 20c72833b..4ff22e8e8 100644 --- a/eph/01/18.md +++ b/eph/01/18.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What does Paul pray the Ephesians will be enlightened to understand? -Paul prays that the Ephesians will be enlightened to understand the confidence of their calling. +Paul prays that the Ephesians will be enlightened to understand the hope of their calling and the glorious riches of Christ's inheritance in the saints. diff --git a/eph/02/02.md b/eph/02/02.md index dc04c2d47..452f52cf1 100644 --- a/eph/02/02.md +++ b/eph/02/02.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Who is working in the sons of disobedience? -The spirit of the ruler of the authorities of the air is working in the sons of disobedience. +The ruler of the authorities of the air is working in the sons of disobedience. diff --git a/eph/02/04.md b/eph/02/04.md index 9b9783e8c..6c070c43d 100644 --- a/eph/02/04.md +++ b/eph/02/04.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Why did God bring some unbelievers to new life with Christ? +# Why is God rich in mercy towards believers? -God brought some unbelievers to new life in Christ because of his rich mercy and great love. +God is rich mercy because of his great love. diff --git a/eph/02/05.md b/eph/02/05.md index 09f9f9617..2af3ba75a 100644 --- a/eph/02/05.md +++ b/eph/02/05.md @@ -1,7 +1,3 @@ -# Why did God bring some unbelievers to new life with Christ? - -God brought some unbelievers to new life in Christ because of his rich mercy and great love. - # By what have believers been saved? Believers have been saved by God's grace. diff --git a/eph/02/07.md b/eph/02/07.md index b40b14a87..c65bc1023 100644 --- a/eph/02/07.md +++ b/eph/02/07.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # For what purpose has God saved and raised up believers? -God has saved and raised up believers so that in the ages to come he might show them the great riches of his grace. +God has saved and raised up believers so that in the ages that are coming he might show them the great riches of his grace. diff --git a/eph/02/08.md b/eph/02/08.md index 638d10221..2807eb0d5 100644 --- a/eph/02/08.md +++ b/eph/02/08.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# In what may no believer boast, and why? +# How have we been saved? -No believer may boast in his works, because he is saved by grace as God's gift. +We have been saved by grace through faith as God's gift. diff --git a/eph/02/09.md b/eph/02/09.md index 638d10221..2fdcef16e 100644 --- a/eph/02/09.md +++ b/eph/02/09.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# In what may no believer boast, and why? +# Why should believer not boast? -No believer may boast in his works, because he is saved by grace as God's gift. +No believer should boast because he is not saved by his own works. diff --git a/eph/02/10.md b/eph/02/10.md index e31ccdd17..f4ec545d2 100644 --- a/eph/02/10.md +++ b/eph/02/10.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # For what purpose has God created believers in Christ Jesus? -God's purpose is for believers in Christ Jesus to walk in good works. +God's purpose is for believers in Christ Jesus that they should walk in good works. diff --git a/eph/02/14.md b/eph/02/14.md index 01392dbe5..4b027dd86 100644 --- a/eph/02/14.md +++ b/eph/02/14.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # How did Christ change the relationship between Gentiles and Jews? -By his body, Christ made Gentiles and Jews one people, destroying the hostility that divided them. +Christ made Gentiles and Jews who believe into one group, destroying the hostility that divided them. diff --git a/eph/02/16.md b/eph/02/16.md deleted file mode 100644 index 68a719eaf..000000000 --- a/eph/02/16.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What did Christ abolish in order to make peace between Jews and Gentiles? - -Christ abolished the law of commandments and regulations in order to make peace between Jews and Gentiles. diff --git a/eph/02/21.md b/eph/02/21.md index 3369301d2..78d29c486 100644 --- a/eph/02/21.md +++ b/eph/02/21.md @@ -1,7 +1,3 @@ -# What does the power of Jesus do with the whole building of his family? +# What kind of building are believers becoming? -The power of Jesus fits together and increases the whole building of his family. - -# What kind of building is the building of God's family? - -The building of God's family is a temple set apart for the Lord. +They are becoming a holy temple for the Lord. diff --git a/eph/02/22.md b/eph/02/22.md index c7dfb2bec..5049564fd 100644 --- a/eph/02/22.md +++ b/eph/02/22.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Where does God dwell in the Spirit? -God dwells in the Spirit within the believer. +God dwells in the Spirit within believers. diff --git a/eph/03/01.md b/eph/03/01.md deleted file mode 100644 index ed754ed9e..000000000 --- a/eph/03/01.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# For whose benefit did God give Paul his gift? - -God gave Paul his gift for the benefit of the Gentiles. diff --git a/eph/03/02.md b/eph/03/02.md index ed754ed9e..25a40ab0c 100644 --- a/eph/03/02.md +++ b/eph/03/02.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# For whose benefit did God give Paul his gift? +# For whose benefit did God give Paul his stewardship? -God gave Paul his gift for the benefit of the Gentiles. +God gave Paul his stewardship for the benefit of the Gentiles. diff --git a/eph/03/03.md b/eph/03/03.md index 45aded274..7679211a3 100644 --- a/eph/03/03.md +++ b/eph/03/03.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What was not made known to the human race in other generations? +# What was made known to Paul? -The hidden truth about Christ was not made known in other generations. +The revelation about the mystery was made known to Paul. diff --git a/eph/03/04.md b/eph/03/04.md deleted file mode 100644 index 45aded274..000000000 --- a/eph/03/04.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What was not made known to the human race in other generations? - -The hidden truth about Christ was not made known in other generations. diff --git a/eph/03/05.md b/eph/03/05.md index fd3a7ece1..fe5baa284 100644 --- a/eph/03/05.md +++ b/eph/03/05.md @@ -1,7 +1,3 @@ -# What was not made known to the human race in other generations? - -The hidden truth about Christ was not made known in other generations. - # To whom has God revealed what was not made known to the human race in other generations? God revealed the hidden truth about Christ to his apostles and prophets. diff --git a/eph/03/09.md b/eph/03/09.md index dbb0a4d61..2dc9bf05e 100644 --- a/eph/03/09.md +++ b/eph/03/09.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # About what was Paul sent to help the Gentiles understand? -Paul was sent to help the Gentiles understand about God's plan. +Paul was sent to help the Gentiles understand the administration of the mystery that was hidden from the ages in God. diff --git a/eph/03/10.md b/eph/03/10.md index a5d8b803a..1084bd618 100644 --- a/eph/03/10.md +++ b/eph/03/10.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Through what will the complex wisdom of God be made known? -Through the Church the complex wisdom of God will be made known. +Through the church the complex wisdom of God will be made known. diff --git a/eph/03/14.md b/eph/03/14.md deleted file mode 100644 index 64b3eed45..000000000 --- a/eph/03/14.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What is named and created after the Father? - -Every family in heaven and on earth is named and created after the Father. diff --git a/eph/04/01.md b/eph/04/01.md index 059e5b243..ead3f414f 100644 --- a/eph/04/01.md +++ b/eph/04/01.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # How does Paul urge believers to live? -Paul urges believers to live with humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting each other in love. +Paul urges believers to walk in a way that is worthy of their calling. diff --git a/eph/04/02.md b/eph/04/02.md deleted file mode 100644 index 059e5b243..000000000 --- a/eph/04/02.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# How does Paul urge believers to live? - -Paul urges believers to live with humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting each other in love. diff --git a/eph/04/04.md b/eph/04/04.md deleted file mode 100644 index 481d07503..000000000 --- a/eph/04/04.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What does Paul name in his list of things of which there is only one? - -Paul says there is one body, Spirit, confident expectation, Lord, faith, baptism, and God the Father. diff --git a/eph/04/05.md b/eph/04/05.md deleted file mode 100644 index 481d07503..000000000 --- a/eph/04/05.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What does Paul name in his list of things of which there is only one? - -Paul says there is one body, Spirit, confident expectation, Lord, faith, baptism, and God the Father. diff --git a/eph/04/06.md b/eph/04/06.md deleted file mode 100644 index 481d07503..000000000 --- a/eph/04/06.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What does Paul name in his list of things of which there is only one? - -Paul says there is one body, Spirit, confident expectation, Lord, faith, baptism, and God the Father. diff --git a/eph/04/07.md b/eph/04/07.md index 88a7d86bd..9ab8c3ef7 100644 --- a/eph/04/07.md +++ b/eph/04/07.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What did Christ give to each believer after his ascension? -Christ gave each believer a gift according to the measure of the gift of Christ. +Christ gave each believer grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. diff --git a/eph/04/08.md b/eph/04/08.md deleted file mode 100644 index 88a7d86bd..000000000 --- a/eph/04/08.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What did Christ give to each believer after his ascension? - -Christ gave each believer a gift according to the measure of the gift of Christ. diff --git a/eph/04/11.md b/eph/04/11.md index 6719c602b..c9874d06a 100644 --- a/eph/04/11.md +++ b/eph/04/11.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What five gifts of Christ to the body does Paul name? +# What five types of people does Paul say Christ gave? -Christ gave to the body the gifts of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. +Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. diff --git a/eph/04/12.md b/eph/04/12.md index 6a0c6f1d3..2c1db782c 100644 --- a/eph/04/12.md +++ b/eph/04/12.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# For what purpose are these five gifts to the body supposed to work? +# What are these five types of people supposed to do for the church? -The five gifts to the body are supposed to equip the believers for the work of service, for the building up of the body. +These five types of people are supposed to equip the believers for the work of service, for the building up of the body. diff --git a/eph/04/17.md b/eph/04/17.md index 9f38062ff..08a82760d 100644 --- a/eph/04/17.md +++ b/eph/04/17.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # How does Paul say the Gentiles walk? -The Gentiles are darkened in thought, separated from God, and given over to impure actions. +The Gentiles walk in the futility of their minds. diff --git a/eph/04/18.md b/eph/04/18.md index 9f38062ff..ed356d389 100644 --- a/eph/04/18.md +++ b/eph/04/18.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# How does Paul say the Gentiles walk? +# What does Paul say has happened to the understanding of the Gentiles? -The Gentiles are darkened in thought, separated from God, and given over to impure actions. +The understanding of the Gentiles has been darkened. diff --git a/eph/04/19.md b/eph/04/19.md index 9f38062ff..83c151ba4 100644 --- a/eph/04/19.md +++ b/eph/04/19.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# How does Paul say the Gentiles walk? +# To what have the Gentiles handed themselves over? -The Gentiles are darkened in thought, separated from God, and given over to impure actions. +The Gentiles have handed themselves over to sensuality to do every kind of impurity. diff --git a/eph/04/22.md b/eph/04/22.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b54a564fa --- /dev/null +++ b/eph/04/22.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +# What does Paul say believers must put off? + +Believers must put off what belongs to the old man. diff --git a/eph/04/23.md b/eph/04/23.md deleted file mode 100644 index a1d21770f..000000000 --- a/eph/04/23.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What does Paul say believers must put off and put on? - -Believers must put off the old man, and put on the new man. diff --git a/eph/04/24.md b/eph/04/24.md index a1d21770f..b518a83ec 100644 --- a/eph/04/24.md +++ b/eph/04/24.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What does Paul say believers must put off and put on? +# What does Paul say believers must put on? -Believers must put off the old man, and put on the new man. +Believers must put on the new man. diff --git a/eph/04/26.md b/eph/04/26.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1e4b9d9b7..000000000 --- a/eph/04/26.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# How can a believer give opportunity to the devil? - -A believer can give opportunity to the devil by letting the sun go down upon his anger. diff --git a/eph/04/27.md b/eph/04/27.md index 1e4b9d9b7..53171e814 100644 --- a/eph/04/27.md +++ b/eph/04/27.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# How can a believer give opportunity to the devil? +# To whom must a believer never give opportunity? -A believer can give opportunity to the devil by letting the sun go down upon his anger. +A believer must never give opportunity to the devil. diff --git a/eph/04/29.md b/eph/04/29.md index d43e30d33..d5778600f 100644 --- a/eph/04/29.md +++ b/eph/04/29.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What kind of speech does Paul say must come out of the believer's mouth? +# What kind of talk does Paul say must come out of the believer's mouth? -No corrupt speech must come out of the believer's mouth, but instead words that build up others. +No corrupt talk must come out of the believer's mouth, but instead words that build up others. diff --git a/eph/05/06.md b/eph/05/06.md index f4ca5be0b..4cb85b487 100644 --- a/eph/05/06.md +++ b/eph/05/06.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What is coming upon the children of disobedience? -The anger of God is coming upon the children of disobedience. +The wrath of God is coming upon the children of disobedience. diff --git a/eph/05/18.md b/eph/05/18.md index 5aec99ea6..641d1df6c 100644 --- a/eph/05/18.md +++ b/eph/05/18.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What leads to ruin? +# What leads to recklessness? -Getting drunk with wine leads to ruin. +Getting drunk with wine leads to recklessness. diff --git a/eph/05/26.md b/eph/05/26.md index 8400a7b02..a44ea6e3b 100644 --- a/eph/05/26.md +++ b/eph/05/26.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# How does Christ make the Church holy? +# How does Christ sanctify the Church? -Christ makes the Church holy by the washing of water by the word. +Christ sanctifies the Church holy by the washing it with water by the word. diff --git a/eph/05/27.md b/eph/05/27.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8400a7b02..000000000 --- a/eph/05/27.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# How does Christ make the Church holy? - -Christ makes the Church holy by the washing of water by the word. diff --git a/eph/06/01.md b/eph/06/01.md index 6431e1d34..d4e3f3aab 100644 --- a/eph/06/01.md +++ b/eph/06/01.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # How should Christian children treat their parents? -Christian children should obey and honor their parents. +Christian children should obey their parents. diff --git a/eph/06/02.md b/eph/06/02.md deleted file mode 100644 index 6431e1d34..000000000 --- a/eph/06/02.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# How should Christian children treat their parents? - -Christian children should obey and honor their parents. diff --git a/eph/06/05.md b/eph/06/05.md index 32758624d..bb5ba6aca 100644 --- a/eph/06/05.md +++ b/eph/06/05.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # With what attitude should Christian slaves obey their masters? -Christian slaves should obey their masters in the honesty of their heart, serving cheerfully as for the Lord. +Christian slaves should obey their masters in the honesty of their heart as for the Lord. diff --git a/eph/06/06.md b/eph/06/06.md deleted file mode 100644 index 32758624d..000000000 --- a/eph/06/06.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# With what attitude should Christian slaves obey their masters? - -Christian slaves should obey their masters in the honesty of their heart, serving cheerfully as for the Lord. diff --git a/eph/06/07.md b/eph/06/07.md deleted file mode 100644 index 32758624d..000000000 --- a/eph/06/07.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# With what attitude should Christian slaves obey their masters? - -Christian slaves should obey their masters in the honesty of their heart, serving cheerfully as for the Lord. diff --git a/eph/06/14.md b/eph/06/14.md deleted file mode 100644 index 82ff02140..000000000 --- a/eph/06/14.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# Why must a believer put on the whole armor of God? - -A believer must put on the whole armor of God to stand against the wicked plans of the devil. diff --git a/eph/06/20.md b/eph/06/20.md index b7981e938..dab6decfb 100644 --- a/eph/06/20.md +++ b/eph/06/20.md @@ -1,7 +1,3 @@ -# What does Paul wish to have through the prayers of the Ephesians? - -Paul wishes to have the word given to him with boldness when he speaks the gospel. - # Where is Paul as he writes this letter? -Paul is in prison as he writes this letter. +Paul is in chains in prison as he writes this letter. diff --git a/eph/06/23.md b/eph/06/23.md index 51625fbc3..010e50389 100644 --- a/eph/06/23.md +++ b/eph/06/23.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What three things does Paul ask that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give the believers? +# What does Paul ask that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give the believers? -Paul asks that God will give peace, love with faith, and grace to the believers. +Paul asks that God will give them peace and love with faith. diff --git a/eph/06/24.md b/eph/06/24.md deleted file mode 100644 index 51625fbc3..000000000 --- a/eph/06/24.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What three things does Paul ask that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give the believers? - -Paul asks that God will give peace, love with faith, and grace to the believers.