Questions
What is a form of interpretation that means “to bring out”?
Exegesis
What is a form of interpretation that means “to put into”?
Eisegesis
Where was Paul when he wrote the letter to the Colossians?
Prison
How did Paul first introduce Jesus?
As Lord
Knowledge of Christ should produce what in the Christian life?
Good works
What is the biblical meaning of “image of God”?
Role of a King
What does it mean that Christ is the “firstborn of creation”?
He is highest in rank
What Old Testament theme does “all the fullness dwells in Him” refer to?
The Temple
The "festivals" mentioned in chapter two come from what religious sect?
Judaism
The angel worship mentioned in chapter two was practiced by who?
Jewish mystics
What is the blending or merging of different religious beliefs and practices to create a new religion?
Syncretism
What is an attempt to earn God's favor or salvation through strict obedience to rules/laws?
Legalism
What is the practice that involves self-discipline and denial for spiritual purposes, usually incorporating harm to the body?
Asceticism
What is the belief that salvation comes through a secret, intuitive knowledge that reveals a divine spark within humans?
Gnosticism
What does "new self" refer to?
Life after Christ
What is one of the reasons Christians are often called hypocrites?
Because they don't set their mind on Christ
Paul used the "body" as an analogy for what?
The Church
When someone tries to conceal their identity, what do they cover up?
Their face
According to Paul, what is the perfect bond of unity?
Love
Who is the life of the church?
Christ
Who is the head of the church?
Christ
Who wrote the letter to the Colossians?
Paul
Who was Paul's traveling companion?
Timothy
Who told Paul about the Colossians?
Epaphras
How did Paul refer to a believer before Christ?
the old self