Colossians 1
In Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell.
Who is Jesus Christ (Verse 19)
This was deceiving the Colossians
What is false doctrine ("Deceive you with persuasive words or fine-sounding arguments") VERSE 4 & 8
This is where Christ is seated
What is the right hand of God? (VERSE 1)
Paul tells all Colossians to remember what...
His chains (VERSE 18)
Why does Paul give thanks to God and pray for the Colossians in his letter?
They heard of their faith in Christ Jesus and their love for all the saints (CH 1 VERSE 4)
This is what Paul rejoices in.
What are his sufferings? (VERSE 24)
This is how Paul wants the Colossians to continue to live and walk with Him...
This is where you should set your mind.
On things above (VERSE 1-2)
Paul tells Colossians to show consistency or devote yourselves in what
Prayer (VERSE 2)
What relationship is mentioned first in chapter 3?
Husband and wife (CH 3 VERSE 18)
This is the man Paul identifies as a teacher and beloved fellow servant and minister of Christ on the Colossians behalf.
Who is Epaphras (VERSE 7) (Bonus --> Col 4:12)
What happened when we were "circumcised" by Christ
putting off body of sins by the flesh (VERSE 11)
Whatever we do, we should do it all in what?
In the name of the Lord Jesus (VERSE 17)
Paul told this person to see to it that he completes ("takes heed of") the ministry that he has received from the Lord
Archippus (VERSE 17)
In what does Chapter 2 say that our reality or substance is found?
In Christ (CH 2 VERSE 17)
Here are 4 ways that Jesus is described in Colossians 1:15-20.
-the image of the invisible God (VERSE 15)
-firstborn of all creation (VERSE 15)
-in Him all things were created through Him and for Him (VERSE 16)
-He is before all things and in Him all things hold together (VERSE 17)
-Head of the body/church (VERSE 18)
-He is the beginning and the supremacy (VERSE 18)
-All of God's fullness dwells in Him (VERSE 19)
-Made peace through His blood on the cross (VERSE 20)
What 3 things does Paul list that they shouldn't let others judge them in their lives?
-eat
-drink
-religious festival
(VERSE 16)
Children obeying their parents (VERSE 20)
What is the mystery of Christ?
The mystery is Jesus revealed to the world. The Savior has come and you don't have to wonder if you can be saved anymore! (VERSE 3)
"To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." -Colossians 1:27
What should the peace of God rule over (according to the letter to the Colossians)?
Rule over your heart (CH 3 VERSE 15)
This was why Paul was working so hard with the power God had given him.
What is to present everyone mature in Christ. (VERSE 28)
Name the two false teachings that were being taught to the Colossians
-legalism/human tradition (VERSE 8)
-spiritual forces/basic principles of the world (VERSE 8)
Based on Colossians 3, what should we clothes ourselves in or put on?
compassion/tender mercies, kindness, humility, gentleness/meekness, and patience/longsuffering (VERSE 12)
What happened to Demas after this letter was written?
He abandoned Paul (2 Timothy 4:10)
Who carried Paul's letter to the Colossians?
Tychichus (CH 4 VERSE 7)