Writing & Background
This apostle wrote the Epistle to the Colossians.
Who is St. Paul?
This group insisted Christians should continue following the Jewish Law.
Who were the Judaizers?
Colossians teaches that Christ is the ______ of the Church.
What is the Head?
Colossians 3 tells believers to set their minds on these things.
What are things above?
“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit…”
What is Colossians 2:8?
Colossians was written during this event in St. Paul’s life.
What is his first imprisonment?
This heresy taught that salvation comes through special knowledge
What is Gnosticism?
According to Colossians 1:15, Christ is the image of this.
What is the invisible God?
Christians are called to put off this.
What is sin?
“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.”
What is Colossians 4:2?
The church in Colossae was founded by this disciple of St. Paul.
Who is Epaphras?
False teachers encouraged the worship of these heavenly beings.
What are angels?
Christ is the Creator of these.
What are all things?
“Put on love, which is the bond of ______.”
What is perfection?
“Your life is hidden with Christ in God.”
What is Colossians 3:3?
Colossae was located in this modern-day country.
What is Turkey?
Gnostics taught that this was evil while spirit was good.
What is matter (the physical world)?
Christ is all and in all. (Reference)
What is Colossians 3:11?
Chapter 3 teaches this relationship should be characterized by love
What is the relationship between
Husband and wife
Respect between parents and children
“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above…”
What is Colossians 3:1?
Name two other prison epistles written with Colossians.
What are Ephesians, Philippians, and Philemon?
The Judaizers claimed faith in Christ was not enough and this was also required.
What is following the Law of Moses?
Colossians emphasizes the complete sufficiency of Christ’s work for this.
What is salvation/redemption?
Name three areas of life affected by our new life in Christ.
What are friendships, behavior, speech, and daily decisions? (Any three)
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.”
What is Colossians 1:15?