Author
Who is the Author?
Paul
(Colossians 1:1)
The theme of Colossians
Christ is Supreme
1. Who is the Creator?
2. Why were we Created?
1. God
2. To Glorify God
(Colossians 1:16)
What is our Youth Group's Bible Verse?
Colossians 3:1
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
The upholding or maintenance of tradition, especially so as to resist change.
Traditionalism/Jewish Mysticism
(Colossians 2:16-17)
Give Example
Who is the Audience?
Colossian Believers
(Colossians 1:2)
What was the city of Colossae known for?
They were prosperous due to their fabric dyes.
What is the Deity of Christ?
Jesus is God (Colossians 1:15)
1. What is Baptism?
2. Can babies be baptized? Why?
1. Baptism is by Immersion. It is the outward expression of the inward decision.
(John 3:3-6)
2. No, we believe in choice per individual to accept Christ.
Excessive devotion to law or formula; In other words, you must do good works or obey all of God’s laws and commandments in order to gain and maintain worth with God.
Legalism
(Colossians 2:20-23)
Give Example
Where was Paul when he wrote this letter?
Prison (Likely Rome)
What is Sanctification for the Believer?
To be set apart. Becoming more like Christ.
(Colossians 1:9-11)
What does Preeminence mean?
Pre: The most
Eminence: Important
Pre-eminence: The Most Important
(Colossians 1:18)
What is the best way to identify with Christ?
Heart/Baptism
(Colossians 2:11-13; Deuteronomy 30:6)
Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence; suffering for the sake of suffering.
Asceticism
(Colossians 2:18, 21-23)
Give Example
Who did Paul disciple?
Timothy
(Colossians 1:1)
What books are called the "Twin Epistles"?
Colossians & Ephesians
What does it mean to be Redeemed by Christ?
We were bought back with a price. (Colossians 1:13-14)
What does God say to do with sin?
Mortify/Remove the sin from your life
(Colossians 3:5-11)
Taught that they were privileged to "special" spiritual information.
Gnosticism
(Colossians 1:15-16; 1:19-20; 2:18)
Give Example
How many times did Paul visit the Colossians?
None.
(Colossians 1:7-11)
What is the gospel?
Death, Burial, & Resurrection of Jesus Christ
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
What does it mean to be Reconciled?
Jesus has brought us back to a former state of harmony with God.
(Colossians 1:21-23)
Name 3 Important Biblical Relationships
1. Husband/Wife
2. Parent/Child
3. Master/Servant
(Colossians 3:18-4:1)
Personal experience is the primary source of knowledge.
Experientialism/Sensationalism
(Colossians 2:23)
Give Example