Paul and the Colossians
Name one of the two groups of early Jesus followers.
Jews and Gentiles
According to Colossians 2:2, name what Paul wants the people to be encouraged and knit together by.
What alienates people from God?
sin and evil
True or False.
The story of Paul's conversion from Saul to Paul is found int the book of Luke.
False
When Gentiles began following Jesus, what was the main thing Jews were trying to convince them to do?
Be circumcised
According to Colossians 2:4, why was Paul writing this letter/giving this information.
So no one will deceive you (with well-crafted arguments)
What would life be like without God?
Dead in our transgressions/void
What is the main group type of false teachers that was in Colossae at the time Paul wrote.
Gnostics
True or False.
Paul never visited Colossae.
True.
According to Colossians 2:5, why does Paul rejoice?
that they are living as they should and that their faith in Christ is strong
WHO reconciles us to God?
Jesus Christ
True or False.
Circumcison means covering up one's sins.
False
Although the two groups in Colossae were different, how were they brought together?
the movement of Jesus Christ
According to the text, what did Paul warn them not to let anyone do?
capture/spoil them
HOW did Jesus reconcile us to God?
Through His death and resurrection
What are the two values that resonates throughout this and Paul's other letters?
faith and love
What other church did Paul agonize over besides Colossae according to the text?
Laodicea
What verse tells us how we are complete through our union with Christ?
10
What does reconciliation make us in God’s sight?
Holy, without blemish, free from accusation
What is the one thing Paul feels the Colossian church should be focused on?
Developing/growing in Christ