People
Who saved Paul?
Jesus Christ
What does the word "Gospel" mean?
Good News
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can __ _______
do nothing.
Who is the head of the church?
Jesus Christ
In what modern day country was the city of Colossae located?
Turkey
Who wrote the letter to the church in Colossae?
Paul
What does the word "perfectness" mean?
Maturity
Set your affections on ______ _____
things above.
By knowing Jesus Christ
Which two ideas were effecting the Colossians' faith?
Legalism and Gnosticism
Which other church is mentioned in the letter?
Laodicea
What does the word "mortify" mean?
Put to death
For ye are ____ and your life is hid with Christ in God
What sort of things should we be seeking after and desiring most?
"Things above" - Knowing and understanding God more.
Where was Paul when he wrote the letter to the Colossians?
Who told Paul about the Colossian church?
Epaphras
What does the word "redemption" mean?
To release by payment of ransom
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with...
joyfulness
What is the "bond of perfectness"?
Charity or Love
What did the Legalists teach about salvation?
Salvation came through obedience to God's law
Who suffered with Paul as his fellow prisoner?
Aristarchus
What are the "rudiments of the world"?
The way the world thinks outside of Christ.
And ye are ________ in him, which is the head of all principality and power
How do the "rudiments of the world" affect our faith?
When other voices in our heads affect our thinking about God, we will go in the wrong direction?
What did the Gnostics teach about salvation?
Salvation came through special experiences and knowledge.