People
What does Paul say he and Timothy do not cease to do?
Pray
The book of Colossians is the __________ book of the New Testament.
twelfth
Which of the following are believers instructed to "put to death" in Colossians 3?
a) Compassion and humility
b) Malice, slander, and filthy language
c) Joy and peace
d) Love and forgiveness
b) Malice, slander, and filthy language
The shortest book of the Bible in the old testament
Obadiah
Where was Paul when he wrote the epistle of Colossians?
Held in Prison in Rome
Paul was writing to a church that he had never visited. Who, in the letter, is acknowledged to be the founder of this church?
Epaphras
According to Colossians chapter 1, verses 12-18, who does Paul say is "...the firstborn of every creature" and "...the firstborn from the dead..."?
Christ, the Son of God
Which is a powerful illustration of fleeing from temptation?
a) David facing Goliath
b) Joseph fleeing from Potiphar’s wife
c) Moses parting the Red Sea
d) Elijah calling down fire from heaven
b) Joseph fleeing from Potiphar’s wife
True or False: Paul said it is impossible, even for believers, to understand the mystery of God.
False
Paul also wanted the epistle of Colossians to be read to which neighboring town?
Hint (Ch-4)
Laodicea
Who or what did Paul say Christ was the image of (NIV)?
Hint: (Colossians 1)
The invisible God
And whatsoever you do _______________ (3:17-23)
Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God
According to Colossians 3:15-17, what should believers let rule in their hearts?
a) The desires of the flesh
b) The peace of Christ
c) The laws of the land
d) The opinions of others
b) The peace of Christ
What seems to be Paul's primary purpose in writing this letter to the church at Colossae?
to show that Christ is "preeminent" or "above" all things
Where had Paul ministered for three years and established a church?
Ephesus
Who did Paul send to deliver the letter that he had written to Colossians?
a) Tychicus and Onesimus
b) Barnabas and Luke
c) Timothy
d) John Mark
a) Tychicus and Onesimus
Christ in you,
the Hope of Glory
What is the meaning of the phrase "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly" in Colossians 3:16?
a) Sleep with the Bible under the pillow
b) Allow the teachings of Christ to influence and guide our life c) It means to only listen to religious music
d) It means to speak in tongues
b) Allow the teachings of Christ to influence and guide our life
Two of the main cities of Syria, Damascus and Antioch, played a prominent part of whose life?
Paul
Where is Colossae in present geographical map situated?
Asia Minor - Turkey
The word “saints” (holy) in the letter to the Colossians refers to :
A. People who are not sinners
B. People who are always pure in all their actions
C. People who are consecrated or set apart for God
D. People considered by other people to be moral and upright
c. People who are consecrated or set apart for God
Complete the scripture, in Col 2:5a, "For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you _______."
In Spirit
What is the primary theme of Colossians 3?
a) The dangers of false teachings
b) The preeminence of Christ
c) The doctrine of salvation
d) Living a new life in Christ
d) Living a new life in Christ
What book is before Colossians?
Philippians
Colossae is in the same region as the _______ of the Book of Revelation.
(Hint Revelations 1,2)
seven churches