- 1. The Epistle to the Colossians, a New Testament letter attributed to the Apostle Paul, is addressed to the Christian community in Colossae, a small city in Asia Minor. Written around the early 60s AD, while Paul was imprisoned in Rome, this epistle is notable for its emphasis on the supremacy of Christ and the importance of true spiritual knowledge. The letter begins with a greeting that expresses Paul’s prayers for the Colossians, thanking God for their faith and love, which are rooted in their hope for eternal life. As the letter unfolds, Paul addresses concerns related to false teachings that had begun to infiltrate the church, including elements of Gnosticism and asceticism that downplayed the divinity of Christ. He emphasizes that Christ is the image of the invisible God and that through Him all things were created, asserting that believers are complete in Him, lacking nothing. The epistle further encourages the Colossians to lead a life worthy of the Lord, focusing on virtues such as compassion, kindness, humility, and forgiveness, as well as urging them to set their minds on heavenly things rather than earthly ones. Paul concludes the letter with personal remarks, sending greetings from his fellow workers and emphasizing the importance of community and encouragement among believers. The Epistle to the Colossians remains a profound theological work, delving into themes of Christ’s authority, redemption, and the transformative power of the gospel in the lives of believers.
Who is the author of the Epistle to the Colossians?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) James
D) John
- 2. What is the central theme of the Epistle to the Colossians?
A) The resurrection of the dead
B) Faith without works
C) Love for neighbors
D) The supremacy of Christ
- 3. What does Paul instruct the Colossians to set their minds on?
A) Personal ambitions
B) Political matters
C) Worldly possessions
D) Things above
- 4. What does Paul encourage the Colossians to do in their relationships?
A) Ignore each other
B) Judge one another
C) Forgive one another
D) Compete with one another
- 5. In Colossians, what should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus?
A) Only prayers
B) Everything
C) Only worship
D) Only teaching
- 6. Colossians emphasizes the mystery of what?
A) The Law of Moses
B) The resurrection of Christ
C) The end times
D) Christ in you, the hope of glory
- 7. Which is a key verse from Colossians highlighting Christ's role?
A) The fruit of the Spirit is love
B) The Law is fulfilled in Christ
C) We are saved by grace through faith
D) All things were created through Him
- 8. What apostolic role does Paul claim in Colossians?
A) An apostle of Christ Jesus
B) A teacher of the law
C) A prophet for the nations
D) A director of churches
- 9. How does the Epistle to the Colossians describe the relationship between Christ and the Church?
A) The Church predates Christ
B) The Church is above Christ
C) Christ is the head of the Church
D) They are independent entities
- 10. What term does Paul use to describe the gospel?
A) The law of the elders
B) The word of truth
C) The path to righteousness
D) The work of faith
- 11. What does Paul say should guide the heart of believers?
A) Desires for riches
B) Peace of Christ
C) Feelings of guilt
D) Knowledge of the law
- 12. What city was the Epistle to the Colossians addressed to?
A) Corinth
B) Rome
C) Colossae
D) Ephesus
- 13. In what part of the New Testament is the Epistle to the Colossians found?
A) The Gospels
B) The Acts of the Apostles
C) The Pauline Epistles
D) Revelation
- 14. Which virtue does Paul urge the Colossians to put on in their lives?
A) Greed
B) Anger
C) Pride
D) Love
- 15. Who does Paul mention as his fellow worker in Colossians?
A) Epaphras
B) Silas
C) Titus
D) Barnabas
- 16. Which group does Paul encourage the church to encourage and build up?
A) Unbelievers
B) The wealthy
C) Roman authorities
D) Believers
- 17. What role does Paul assign to Christ in relation to creation?
A) An angel
B) A servant of God
C) Creator and sustainer
D) A mere prophet
- 18. In Colossians, what is instructed about children?
A) Ignore your parents
B) Challenge your parents
C) Rebel against your parents
D) Obey your parents
- 19. What type of worship does Paul advocate in Colossians 3:16?
A) Singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
B) Ritual sacrifice
C) Loud shouting
D) Silence and meditation
- 20. What does Paul say to do with all your heart?
A) Rest
B) Work
C) Play
D) Worry
- 21. Which chapter contains instructions for Christian households?
A) Chapter 3
B) Chapter 2
C) Chapter 4
D) Chapter 1
- 22. What type of prayer does Paul aspire for the Colossians?
A) Indifference
B) Worrying
C) Despair
D) Thanksgiving
- 23. How should wives relate to their husbands, according to Paul?
A) Ignore them
B) Control them
C) Criticize them
D) Submit to them
- 24. What kind of practices does Paul instruct the Colossians to avoid in chapter 2?
A) Communal feasts
B) Prayers for the sick
C) Baptisms
D) Legalistic practices
- 25. What does Paul say about giving in Colossians 3:23-24?
A) Do it heartily, as for the Lord
B) Give to be recognized
C) Give to receive
D) Only give when convenient
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