Set 1
According to Chapter 2, through Christ we are liberated from what two things?
The Law and worldly regulations.
According to the lesson, St. Paul warns against three things that compete with Christ. Name at least two.
Empty philosophies, strict rules without heart, traditions that replace truth. (Any 2)
Fill in the blanks: “Set your ________ on things above, not on things on the ________.” (Colossians __:2)
Mind, earth, 3
Fill in the blanks: “Put on ________, which is the bond of __________.” (Colossians :)
Love, perfection, 3, 14
According to Chapter 3, what two relationships are specifically discussed in "The Christian Home"?
Love between husband and wife, and respect between parents and children.
According to Chapter 1, name at least three things St. Paul teaches that Christ is.
The image of the invisible God, the Creator of all things, the Head of the Church, the Source of salvation (any 3).
According to the lesson, if the Lord Jesus Christ is truly first in our lives, what three things does it affect?
Our choices, our priorities, and our identity.
According to Chapter 1, St. Paul encourages the believers to remain firm in what two things?
The true faith and the holy new life.
Fill in the blanks: “Beware lest anyone ________ you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of ________.” (Colossians __:8)
Cheat, men, 2
According to Chapter 2, what is the goal of heresies?
To destroy practical faith.
What does the Greek word Gnosis mean?
Knowledge
What were some of the Gnostic beliefs?
Emphasized knowledge, matter is evil and spirit is good, different “gods” of good and evil, promoted the worship of angels (name at least 2; all 3 is an extra 200)
Colossians is very important theologically because it highlights these two main points (name at least 1).
The supremacy of Christ above all others & Complete sufficiency of Christ’s redemptive work
How do the Epistles of Colossians and Ephesians complement each other?
Colossians: Christ is the Head of the Church + Ephesians: The Church is the Body of Christ
Fill in the blanks: “He is the image of the ________ God, the __________ over all creation.” (Colossians :15)
Invisible, firstborn, 1
How many epistles did St. Paul writes?
14
Where is the modern-day Colossae located?
Turkey
Where was St. Paul imprisoned when writing his Epistle to the Colossians?
Rome
Around what time period was St. Paul imprisoned for the first time?
60-62 AD
Which 4 Epistles did St. Paul write during his first imprisonment in Rome?
Colossians, Philippians, Philemon, Ephesians
The church at Colossae was likely founded by who?
Epaphras
What heretical groups emerged during this time that St. Paul had to address?
Judaizers & Gnostics
“Christ is ___ and in ____” Colossians __:__ ;
All, All, 3, 11
What was the core belief of the Judaizers?
That the jewish law and jewish practices is required for salvation
Why were the judaizers’ claims problematic (Get at least one; getting both is an extra 100 points)?
Suggests Christ’s sacrifice was incomplete & Turn salvation into something we earn