Epistle to Colossians
How many epistles were written during St.Paul's first imprisonment and what are they
4; Colossians, Ephesians, Philemon, and Philippians
The savior must have how many specific qualifications, and what are they
4, human nature
Unlimited (infinite)
Holy and without sin
Stronger than death
What does unity and love among believers reflect
The unity of the one Body of Christ
What did Eve try to do when the serpent questioned God’s command
tried to correct him
Fill in the blank: “Yet in all these ____ we are more than ____ through Him who ____ us” (Romans 8:37)
Things; conquerors; loved
Who was the Church of Colossae believed to be founded by
Ephaphras, a direct disciple of St.Paul
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ wanted two things concerning His death, what are they
To be killed by the counsel of Jewish High Priests, because He is a Holy Sacrifice
To be executed by the Romans so that He would die by crucifixion
What is contentment measured by
The extent of your trust in God's love for you and your satisfaction with what He gives you
Fill in the blank: “My people are _____ for lack of ______” (Hosea 4:6)
Destroyed; knowledge
Finish the litany: “Whenever we stand in you holy sanctuary…”
We are considered standing in Heaven. O Theotokos, you are the gate of heaven; open for us the gate of mercy
Which groups were spreading false teachings and what did the false teachings include
Judaizers and Gnostics
Mixing Greek philosophy with Jewish traditions
Claiming there are intermediaries between God and humanity other than Christ
Encouraging the worship of angels
Emphasizing rituals over the true faith
What are the two symbols of Christ’s Death and Resurrection in the book. explain
David and Goliath - Those with David shared his victory over Goliath even though they did not destroy him. In the same way, those united with Christ share in His victory over sin, death, and corruption
The Bronze Serpent - God told Moses anyone bitten by the serpents would be healed when they looked at the bronze serpent
In order to live in peace and reassurance, we must do what three things
Recognize that there is a Great God who governs the universe and sustains it
Believe that He protects and cares for us
Be certain that our lives are in God’s hands, not in the hands of people
What did one of the Fathers say concerning doubt
It is easy for doubt to enter a person’s mind but very difficult to remove it
Which Church Father said “For before the Cross all things were gloomy, after it all things are joyful and glorious, that you may know that not a mere man was crucified”
St. John Chrysostom
What does St.Paul teach about Christ in Chapter 1, and what is the overall importance/highlight of the Epistle
He is the image of the invisible God, the Creator of all things, the Head of the Church, and the Source of Salvation
It highlights the Supremacy of Christ above all others and clearly affirms the complete sufficiency of His redemptive work
What are the similarities between the Cross and the Bronze Serpent
Lifted on a pole so everyone could see it and receive life. Christ was lifted up on the Cross so all could obtain eternal salvation
Those bitten by serpent would be healed if they looked at the bronze serpent. Christ died for all, but salvation is received by those who believe and are baptized
Healing came to each person who looked at the serpent with faith and trust, anyone who believes in Christ is saved from sin and eternal death
Both serpents looked the same, one brought death and one was a source of healing and life, similarly God took the same human flesh corrupted by sin, He took it without sin and restored it, bringing life where sin once brought death
How many types of purity, what are they and explain them
5, purity of the body - is a temple for the Holy Spirit and shouldn’t be used for sin
Thought - to contemplate on God and not be filled with evil thoughts
Emotions and senses - to be preoccupied with God and His love
Heart - to love everyone and want what is good for others
Environment in which we live - avoiding unsuitable places and making holy the places we choose to dwell
What are examples of harmful knowledge
Knowledge that harms a person
Knowledge changes how we see things
Knowledge that may lead to doubt
Spreading knowledge and thoughts
Uncontrolled sexual knowledge
Knowledge related to violence, magic, or the devil
Which Church Father said “The Cross of Christ is the key to paradise. The Cross of Christ opened it. The greatest of pains produces the greatest of rewards”
St. Jerome
What is chapter 2 all about, and what does it include
Fullness in Christ and Warning Against False Teachings
incl: Christ as the source of the eternal wisdom (2:1-5)
Living out the faith in a practical way (2:6-7)
Warning against deceiving philosophies (2:8-9)
Baptism and life in Christ (2:10-15)
Through Christ, we are liberated from the Law (2:16-19)
Through Him, we are liberated from worldly regulations (2:20-22)
According to St. Athanasius, our Lord Jesus Christ chose the Cross for how many reasons and what are they
9
To make His death known and witnessed to confirm His Resurrection
To keep His body whole and undivided
To die with His arms outstretched as a sign that He accepts all people
To be lifted from the earth, lifting us from this world with Him
To cast down the devil, purify the air from the activity of evil spirits, and open the way to heaven for humanity
To fulfill the prophecies written about Him
To take upon Himself our curse as He willingly accepted the shame of the Cross for our salvation
To bear the consequences of sin on our behalf and to destroy the power of death
To shed His blood for us so that we may receive forgiveness
To practice contentment, we should learn how many things and what are they
9 things
Avoid saying “I wish” or “why not me” and reduce the use of the word “no”
Use positive words and speak with a smile
Write down 30 things that you are thankful to God for in your life
Do not let anything control you; do not desire everything you see
Care for your mind, heart, and spirit bc these give you sufficiency
Be content and do not compare yourself to others
Live according to your needs not your desires
Whatever you possess, do not let it control you. Learn to love giving
Strive to have inner freedom, don’t let selfishness control you
How many kinds of knowledge and what are they
Sensory - senses
Reason-based - through study, reasoning, and drawing conclusions
Spiritual (divine) - revealed by God to His people through the Holy Spirit
Knowledge from others - comes through books, news, movies, media, or from friends and peers
Knowledge from the devil - false or misleading ideas that the devil uses to deceive people
say the first paragraph of the memorization