- 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) John
D) James
- 2. What is the central theme of the Epistle to the Colossians?
A) The resurrection of the dead
B) Faith without works
C) The supremacy of Christ
D) Love for neighbors
- 3. What does Paul instruct the Colossians to set their minds on?
A) Political matters
B) Personal ambitions
C) Things above
D) Worldly possessions
- 4. What does Paul encourage the Colossians to do in their relationships?
A) Forgive one another
B) Compete with one another
C) Ignore each other
D) Judge one another
- 5. In Colossians, what should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus?
A) Only prayers
B) Only worship
C) Everything
D) Only teaching
- 6. Colossians emphasizes the mystery of what?
A) Christ in you, the hope of glory
B) The Law of Moses
C) The resurrection of Christ
D) The end times
- 7. Which is a key verse from Colossians highlighting Christ's role?
A) The Law is fulfilled in Christ
B) All things were created through Him
C) The fruit of the Spirit is love
D) We are saved by grace through faith
- 8. What apostolic role does Paul claim in Colossians?
A) A prophet for the nations
B) An apostle of Christ Jesus
C) A teacher of the law
D) A director of churches
- 9. How does the Epistle to the Colossians describe the relationship between Christ and the Church?
A) They are independent entities
B) The Church is above Christ
C) The Church predates Christ
D) Christ is the head of the Church
- 10. What term does Paul use to describe the gospel?
A) The work of faith
B) The path to righteousness
C) The law of the elders
D) The word of truth
- 11. What does Paul say should guide the heart of believers?
A) Knowledge of the law
B) Desires for riches
C) Peace of Christ
D) Feelings of guilt
- 12. What city was the Epistle to the Colossians addressed to?
A) Corinth
B) Ephesus
C) Rome
D) Colossae
- 13. In what part of the New Testament is the Epistle to the Colossians found?
A) The Pauline Epistles
B) The Acts of the Apostles
C) Revelation
D) The Gospels
- 14. Which virtue does Paul urge the Colossians to put on in their lives?
A) Pride
B) Anger
C) Love
D) Greed
- 15. Who does Paul mention as his fellow worker in Colossians?
A) Epaphras
B) Titus
C) Silas
D) Barnabas
- 16. Which group does Paul encourage the church to encourage and build up?
A) Unbelievers
B) Believers
C) The wealthy
D) Roman authorities
- 17. What role does Paul assign to Christ in relation to creation?
A) A mere prophet
B) Creator and sustainer
C) A servant of God
D) An angel
- 18. In Colossians, what is instructed about children?
A) Obey your parents
B) Rebel against your parents
C) Challenge your parents
D) Ignore your parents
- 19. What type of worship does Paul advocate in Colossians 3:16?
A) Silence and meditation
B) Ritual sacrifice
C) Singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
D) Loud shouting
- 20. What does Paul say to do with all your heart?
A) Rest
B) Play
C) Work
D) Worry
- 21. Which chapter contains instructions for Christian households?
A) Chapter 1
B) Chapter 4
C) Chapter 2
D) Chapter 3
- 22. What type of prayer does Paul aspire for the Colossians?
A) Indifference
B) Worrying
C) Thanksgiving
D) Despair
- 23. How should wives relate to their husbands, according to Paul?
A) Submit to them
B) Criticize them
C) Control them
D) Ignore them
- 24. What kind of practices does Paul instruct the Colossians to avoid in chapter 2?
A) Baptisms
B) Prayers for the sick
C) Legalistic practices
D) Communal feasts
- 25. What does Paul say about giving in Colossians 3:23-24?
A) Give to be recognized
B) Give to receive
C) Do it heartily, as for the Lord
D) Only give when convenient
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