- 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) James
B) Paul
C) Peter
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) The supremacy of Christ
D) Love for neighbors
- 3. What does Paul instruct the Colossians to set their minds on?
A) Worldly possessions
B) Things above
C) Political matters
D) Personal ambitions
- 4. What does Paul encourage the Colossians to do in their relationships?
A) Compete with one another
B) Forgive one another
C) Judge one another
D) Ignore each other
- 5. In Colossians, what should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus?
A) Only teaching
B) Only prayers
C) Only worship
D) Everything
- 6. Colossians emphasizes the mystery of what?
A) The resurrection of Christ
B) Christ in you, the hope of glory
C) The end times
D) The Law of Moses
- 7. Which is a key verse from Colossians highlighting Christ's role?
A) The Law is fulfilled in Christ
B) The fruit of the Spirit is love
C) All things were created through Him
D) We are saved by grace through faith
- 8. What apostolic role does Paul claim in Colossians?
A) A teacher of the law
B) A prophet for the nations
C) A director of churches
D) An apostle of Christ Jesus
- 9. How does the Epistle to the Colossians describe the relationship between Christ and the Church?
A) Christ is the head of the Church
B) The Church is above Christ
C) The Church predates Christ
D) They are independent entities
- 10. What term does Paul use to describe the gospel?
A) The path to righteousness
B) The word of truth
C) The work of faith
D) The law of the elders
- 11. What does Paul say should guide the heart of believers?
A) Desires for riches
B) Knowledge of the law
C) Feelings of guilt
D) Peace of Christ
- 12. What city was the Epistle to the Colossians addressed to?
A) Ephesus
B) Colossae
C) Rome
D) Corinth
- 13. In what part of the New Testament is the Epistle to the Colossians found?
A) The Gospels
B) Revelation
C) The Pauline Epistles
D) The Acts of the Apostles
- 14. Which virtue does Paul urge the Colossians to put on in their lives?
A) Love
B) Greed
C) Anger
D) Pride
- 15. Who does Paul mention as his fellow worker in Colossians?
A) Barnabas
B) Titus
C) Silas
D) Epaphras
- 16. Which group does Paul encourage the church to encourage and build up?
A) Roman authorities
B) The wealthy
C) Unbelievers
D) Believers
- 17. What role does Paul assign to Christ in relation to creation?
A) Creator and sustainer
B) An angel
C) A mere prophet
D) A servant of God
- 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) Loud shouting
C) Singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
D) Ritual sacrifice
- 20. What does Paul say to do with all your heart?
A) Rest
B) Worry
C) Work
D) Play
- 21. Which chapter contains instructions for Christian households?
A) Chapter 3
B) Chapter 4
C) Chapter 1
D) Chapter 2
- 22. What type of prayer does Paul aspire for the Colossians?
A) Indifference
B) Thanksgiving
C) Despair
D) Worrying
- 23. How should wives relate to their husbands, according to Paul?
A) Submit to them
B) Ignore them
C) Criticize them
D) Control them
- 24. What kind of practices does Paul instruct the Colossians to avoid in chapter 2?
A) Baptisms
B) Legalistic practices
C) Communal feasts
D) Prayers for the sick
- 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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