Colossians 1 Christ Supreme
Who wrote Colossians?
Paul (with Timothy mentioned)
What must believers beware of in 2:8?
Philosophy and empty deceit
Name three sins to put to death.
Sexual immorality, impurity, evil desire, etc.
How should believers walk toward outsiders?
In wisdom, making best use of time
Defend 'Firstborn of creation' against Arian interpretation.
Refers to rank and supremacy, not created status
What three virtues are mentioned in 1:4–5?
Faith, love, hope
What dwells bodily in Christ?
The fullness of deity
Describe union-with-Christ language in 3:3–4.
Died with Christ; hidden with Him; future glory
Name six individuals mentioned in chapter 4.
Tychicus, Onesimus, Aristarchus, Mark, Epaphras, Luke, Demas, Nympha, Archippus
Trace the already/not yet tension in Colossians.
Raised now; hidden now; glory revealed later
List four claims about Christ in 1:15–17.
Image of God; Firstborn; Creator; Before all; Holds all together
Explain the meaning of circumcision made without hands (2:11).
Spiritual circumcision—putting off flesh in Christ
What is covetousness called?
Idolatry
Who is the beloved physician?
Luke
Explain the Christ hymn structure (1:15–20).
Two stanzas: supremacy in creation & supremacy in redemption
Who is Epaphras?
Faithful minister who taught them
What was nailed to the cross?
Record of debt
Name three virtues to put on.
Compassion, kindness, humility, etc.
Explain the missionary partnership theme in chapter 4.
Network of co-laborers supporting gospel mission
Paul tells the church to make sure this fellow prisoner and cousin of Barnabas is welcomed if he comes to them, likely referring to his reconciliation.
Mark (or John Mark)
From what domain were believers delivered?
Domain of darkness
What does Paul say about self-made religion?
It has no value in stopping indulgence of flesh
Explain how love functions in 3:14.
Binds everything together in perfect harmony
What is said about Archippus?
Fulfill the ministry you received
Paul sends special greetings to this individual and the church that met in their house, likely located in Laodicea rather than Colossae.
Nympha? (Colossians 4:15)