Colossians 1:1 - Who wrote the letter to the Colossians? Paul (and Timothy). Colossians 1:1 - How does Paul describe himself to the Colossians? An apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God. Colossians 1:1 - How does Paul describe Timothy? Our brother. Colossians 1:2 - Who does Paul address the letter to the Colossians to? To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse. Colossians 1:2 - What greeting does Paul offer to the saints in Colosse? Grace and peace to you from God our Father. Colossians 1:3 - What does Paul say he does when he prays for the Colossians? Thanks God. Colossians 1:4 - Why does Paul say he always thanks God when he prays for the Colossians? Because he has heard of their faith in Christ Jesus and of the love they have for all the saints. Colossians 1:5 - Where does Paul tell the Colossians that their faith and love come from? They spring from the hope that is stored up for them in heaven and that they have already heard about through the gospel. Colossians 1:5 - How does Paul describe the gospel to the Colossians? The word of truth. Colossians 1:6 - What does Paul tell the Colossians that the gospel was doing all over the world? Bearing fruit and growing. Colossians 1:6 - What comparison does Paul make between the spread of the gospel throughout the world and the Colossians? That it has also been growing among them since the day they heard it and understood God's grace in all its truth. Colossians 1:7 - Who did the Colossians originally learn the gospel from? Epaphras. Colossians 1:7 - How does Paul describe Epaphras? A dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on his behalf. Colossians 1:8 - What did Epaphras tell Paul about the Colossians? About their love in the Spirit. Colossians 1:9 - Because of the Colossians' love, Paul says that he and the others with him have been doing what? Since the day they heard about the Colossians, they have not stopped praying for them. Colossians 1:9 - What did Paul say that he was praying about for the Colossians? That God would fill them with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:10 - Why did Paul say he was praying for the Colossians to be filled with a knowledge of God's will? In order that they might live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way. Colossians 1:10-12 - In what ways did Paul say he hoped the Colossians would live a life pleasing to God? Bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened and joyfully giving thanks to the Father. Colossians 1:11 - How did Paul say he wanted the Colossians to be strengthened by God? With all power according to His glorious might. Colossians 1:11 - What did Paul say would result when the Colossians were strengthened by the power of God? They would have great endurance and patience. Colossians 1:12 - Paul wanted the Colossians to joyfully give thanks to the Father, for he had done what for them? Qualified them to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. Colossians 1:13 - What does Paul tell the Colossians that God has rescued us from? The dominion of darkness. Colossians 1:13 - God has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us where? Into the kingdom of the Son He loves. Colossians 1:14 - Paul reminds the Colossians that in Jesus we have what? Redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:15 - How does Paul describe Jesus to the Colossians? "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation." Colossians 1:16 - How does Paul describe Jesus' role in the creation process? All things in heaven and on earth were created by him and for him. Colossians 1:16 - What four "heavenly" things does Paul mention that were also created by Jesus? Thrones, powers, rulers, and authorities. (These were names the Jews gave to different kinds of angels) Colossians 1:17 - Jesus is before all things, and in him what is true? All things hold together. Colossians 1:18 - What is Jesus the head of? The church. (the body) Colossians 1:18 - Paul says that Jesus is the beginning and the firstborn of what? Firstborn from among the dead. Colossians 1:18 - Jesus is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead so that what may be true? So that in everything he might have the supremacy. Colossians 1:19 - What was God pleased with regarding Jesus? To have all His fullness dwell in Jesus. Colossians 1:20 - Paul tells the Colossians that, through Jesus, God was pleased to do what? Reconcile to himself all things, whether things in heaven or on earth. Colossians 1:20 - How did Paul say that God would reconcile all things to himself? By making peace through Jesus' blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:21 - Paul tells the Colossians that they were once what with respect to God? They were alienated from God and were enemies in their minds because of their evil behavior. Colossians 1:22 - How does Paul tell the Colossians that God has reconciled them? By Christ's physical body, through death. Colossians 1:22 - Because we have been reconciled through the death of Christ, we can now be presented to God in what way? As holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation. Colossians 1:23 - Paul says that we will one day be presented to God as holy in his sight if we continue in what? In our faith, established and firm and not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. Colossians 1:23 - What does Paul say about the gospel that the Colossians have heard? It has been proclaimed to every creature and Paul has become a servant to it. Colossians 1:24 - Paul tells the Colossians that he rejoices in what was suffered for them and fills up in his flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for what purpose? For the sake of His body, which is the church. Colossians 1:25 - Paul says that he has become a servant of the church by what commission from God? A commission to present to them the word of God in its fullness. Colossians 1:26 - How does Paul describe the fullness of the word of God? The mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. Colossians 1:27 - To the saints, God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of His mystery, which is what? Christ in us, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:28 - Why does Paul say that we proclaim Jesus, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom? So that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Colossians 1:28 - What do we do to present everyone perfect in Christ? We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom. Colossians 1:29 - Paul says that he labors to present everyone perfect in Christ, aided in what way? Struggling with all God's energy which so powerfully worked in him. Colossians 2:1 - Paul wanted the Colossians to know how much he was struggling for whom? For them, for those as Laodicia and for all who have not met him personally. Colossians 2:2 - Why did Paul say he was struggling for those in Colosse and Laodicia? So that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love. Colossians 2:2 - Paul wanted those that he was struggling for to have the full riches of what? Complete understanding. Colossians 2:2 - Why did Paul want those he struggled for to have complete understanding? So that they could know the mystery of God. Colossians 2:2 - Who did Paul tell the Colossians was the mystery of God? Christ. Colossians 2:3 - Paul told the Colossians that, in Christ, what is hidden? All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:4 - Why does Paul say he is telling the Colossians about the mystery of Christ? So that no one may deceive them by fine-sounding arguments. Colossians 2:5 - Paul told the Colossians that although he was absent from them in body, what was true? He was present with them in spirit. Colossians 2:5 - What does Paul say he delights in regarding the Colossians? To see how orderly they are and how firm their faith in Christ is. Colossians 2:6 - Paul urges the Colossians, just as they received Christ as Lord, to do what? To continue to live in Him. Colossians 2:7 - Paul tells the Colossians that if they continue to live in Christ they will become what? Rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith they were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:8 - Paul warned the Colossians to see to it that no one took them captive through what means? Through hollow and deceptive philosophy. Colossians 2:8 - Paul tells the Colossians that the deceptive philosophy that they should guard against relies on what? Human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:9 - Paul says that, in Christ, what lives in bodily form? All the fullness of the Deity. Colossians 2:10 - What does Paul tell the Colossians that we have been given in Christ, who is Deity in bodily form? We have been given fullness in him. Colossians 2:10 - Paul notes that Christ, who is Deity made flesh, is the head over what? Every power and authority. Colossians 2:11 - Through what did Paul say the Colossians were circumcised in Christ? In the putting off of the sinful nature. Colossians 2:11 - How was the circumcision the Colossians received different from the one done by the Jews? It was not done by the hands of men, but it was a circumcision done by Christ. Colossians 2:12 - How does Paul tell the Colossians that they shared in the circumcision done by Christ? They were buried with him in baptism and raised with him through their faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. Colossians 2:13 - What does Paul say God did for us while we were dead in our sins? He made us alive with Christ and forgave us all our sins. Colossians 2:13 - What state were we in when God made use alive with Christ? We were dead in our sins and in the uncircumcision of our sinful nature. Colossians 2:14 - What did God do to the written code with all its regulations that stood against us? He took it away, nailing it to the cross. Colossians 2:15 - Having disarmed the powers and authorities, what did God do to them? He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Colossians 2:16 - Paul warns the Colossians not to let anyone judge them by what standard? By what they eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. Colossians 2:17 - Paul tells the Colossians that things like the New Moon celebration and the Sabbath day are what? A shadow of the things that were to come. Colossians 2:17 - If things like the Sabbath day were a shadow of things to come, where does Paul say the reality is now found? In Christ. Colossians 2:18 - Paul warns the Colossians not be disqualified for the prize by what people? Those who delight in false humility and the worship of angels. Colossians 2:18 - What does Paul say about how the typical worshipper of angels behaves? They go into great detail about what they have seen, and their unspiritual minds puff themselves up with idle notions. Colossians 2:19 - What does Paul say has happened between the angel worshiper and God? He has lost the connection to God, who is the Head of the body. Colossians 2:19 - How does Paul describe the relationship of Christ, as the head of the body, to the rest of the body? From the head, the whole body is held together by its ligaments and sinews and it grows as God causes it to grow. Colossians 2:20 - What challenging question does Paul ask the Colossians about their behavior now that they have died with Christ? Why did they still submit to the rules and principles of this world as if they still belonged to it? Colossians 2:21 - What were some of the rules of the world the Colossians sought to inflict upon themselves? "Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!" Colossians 2:22 - What does Paul say about the rules of this world that the Colossians imposed upon themselves? They were all destined to perish with use, because they were based on human commands and teachings. Colossians 2:23 - Paul noted that the Colossians' rules had the appearance of what? They had the appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body. Colossians 2:23 - Although the Colossians' rules had the appearance of wisdom, what was true about them? They lacked any value in restraining sensual indulgence. Colossians 3:1 - Paul says that since we have been raised with Christ, what should we do? Set our hearts on things above. Colossians 3:1 - Where does Paul describe Jesus sitting? At the right hand of God. Colossians 3:2 - Paul urges the Colossians to set their minds on things above rather than what? On earthly things. Colossians 3:3 - Why does Paul urge the Colossians to set their minds on things above? Because they died and their lives were now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:4 - What does Paul tell the Colossians will happen when Christ appears? They will also appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4 - Paul tells the Colossians that Christ is their what? Their life. Colossians 3:5 - What does Paul urge the Colossians to put to death? Whatever belongs to their earthly nature. Colossians 3:5 - Which things does Paul specifically mention that the Colossians should put to death? Sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed. Colossians 3:5 - What does Paul say greed is? Idolatry. Colossians 3:6 - What does Paul say will happen because of people being immoral and impure? Because of these things, the wrath of God is coming. Colossians 3:7 - What does Paul say about the Colossians past and the sins which will bring on the wrath of God? He reminds them that they used to walk in these ways, in the life they once lived. Colossians 3:8 - Paul warns the Colossians that they used to walk in sin, but now they must rid themselves of what? Anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from their lips. Colossians 3:9-10 - Paul commands the Colossians not to do what, since they have put on the new self? They should not lie to one another. Colossians 3:9-10 - Why does Paul tell the Colossians not to lie to one another? Because they have taken off the old self with its practices and put on the new self. Colossians 3:10 - What does Paul tell the Colossians about the new self which they had put on? It is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:11 - Paul tells the Colossians that when they put on the new self, what dividing lines no longer existed? There was now Greek or Jew, no circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, for Christ is in all. Colossians 3:12 - As God's chosen people, who are holy and dearly loved, we should clothe ourselves with what? Compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:13 - As God's people, how should we act toward one another when we have problems? We should bear with one another and forgive whatever grievances we have against each other. Colossians 3:13 - In what manner does Paul urge the Colossians to forgive? "Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:14 - On top of all of our virtues in Christ, we should put on what? Love. Colossians 3:14 - What does Paul say happens when we put on love over all our other virtues in Christ? It binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:15 - What should we allow to rule in our hearts? The peace of Christ. Colossians 3:15 - Why should we allow the peace of Christ to rule in our hearts? Because as members of one body, we were called to peace. Colossians 3:15 - In addition to allowing Christ's peace to rule in our hearts, Paul says that we should have what characteristic? Be thankful. Colossians 3:16 - Paul tells the Colossians to let the word of Christ dwell in them richly as they do what? Teach and admonish one another with all wisdom and sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Colossians 3:16 - How does Paul tell the Colossians they should sing? With gratitude in their hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:17 - Whatever we do, whether in word or deed, should be done how? In the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to the Father through him. Colossians 3:18 - How should wives act toward their husbands? They should submit to them, as is fitting in the Lord. Colossians 3:19 - How should husbands act toward their wives? They should love them and not be harsh with them. Colossians 3:20 - How should children act toward their parents? They should obey them in everything. Colossians 3:20 - How does the Lord feel when children obey their parents? It pleases Him. Colossians 3:21 - How should fathers act toward their children? They should not embitter them. Colossians 3:21 - What will happen when a father embitters his child? The child will become discouraged. Colossians 3:22 - How should slaves act toward their masters? They should obey them in everything, and not only when someone is watching them to win favor, but with sincerity and reverence for the Lord. Colossians 3:23 - Whatever we work at, we should do it in what manner? Work at it with all of your heart, as working for the Lord and not men. Colossians 3:24 - Why should we be happy to work hard for men as if for the Lord? Because we know that we will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. Colossians 3:24 - When we work hard, who is it that we are really serving? The Lord. Colossians 3:25 - What will happen to anyone who does wrong? They will be repaid for their wrong, and there will be no favoritism. Colossians 4:1 - What does Paul urge masters to do? Provide their slaves with what is right and fair. Colossians 4:1 - Why should masters do right by their slaves? Because they know that they also have a Master, in heaven. Colossians 4:2 - Paul asks the Colossians to devote themselves to prayer and be what? Watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:3 - Why does Paul ask the Colossians to pray for him? So that God will open a door for his message, and he can proclaim the mystery of Christ. Colossians 4:3 - For what does Paul say he is in chains? For proclaiming the mystery of Christ. Colossians 4:4 - What does Paul want the Colossians to pray about regarding his preaching the gospel? That he proclaims it clearly, as he should. Colossians 4:5 - How does Paul tell the Colossians to act toward outsiders? Be wise in the way you act toward them, and make the most of every opportunity. Colossians 4:6 - What should our conversation be like? It should be full of grace, and seasoned with salt, so that we may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:7 - Who does Paul tell the Colossians will tell them all the news about him? Tychicus. Colossians 4:7 - How does Paul describe Tychicus? A dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. Colossians 4:8 - What does Paul say is the exact reason he will be sending Tychicus to Colosse? So that they may know about his circumstances and so that he can encourage their hearts. Colossians 4:9 - Who does Paul say he will be sending with Tychicus? Onesimus. Colossians 4:9 - How does Paul describe Onesimus to the Colossians? A faithful and dear brother, who is one of them. Colossians 4:10 - Which of Paul's fellow prisoners sent greetings to the Colossians? Aristarchus. Colossians 4:10 - Who was the cousin of Paul's helper Mark? Barnabas. Colossians 4:10 - What did Paul tell the Colossians about Mark? That they had received instructions about him and if he came to them, they should welcome him. Colossians 4:10-11 - Which two of Paul's fellow workers also sent greetings to the Colossians? Mark and Justus. Colossians 4:11 - By what name was Justus also known? Jesus. Colossians 4:11 - What did Paul tell the Colossians about Mark and Justus? They were the only Jews among his fellow workers for the kingdom of God and they have proved a great comfort to him. Colossians 4:12 - Which other Colossian sent greetings back to Colosse in Paul's letter? Epaphras. Colossians 4:12 - What did Paul say about Epaphras? That he was a servant of Christ Jesus who was always wrestling in prayer for the Colossians. Colossians 4:12 - What did Paul say Epaphras was wrestling in prayer about for the Colossians? That they may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. Colossians 4:13 - Paul vouched for Epaphras that he was doing what? Working hard for the churches at Colosse, Laodicia and Hierapolis. Colossians 4:14 - Which final two friends of Paul sent their greetings to Colosse? Luke and Demas. Colossians 4:14 - What was Luke's occupation? He was a doctor. Colossians 4:15 - What other church does Paul ask the Colossians to send greetings to? Laodicia. Colossians 4:15 - What woman does Paul ask the Colossians to send greetings to? Nympha. Colossians 4:15 - Who was Nympha? A woman who allowed the church to meet in her house. Colossians 4:16 - What did Paul say about this letter and the Laodicians? After the Colossians read the letter, it should be read in the Laodician church, and the Colossians in turn should read the letter Paul had sent to the Laodicians. Colossians 4:17 - What did Paul ask the Colossians to tell Archippus? "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord." Colossians 4:18 - How did Paul complete his letter to the Colossians? By writing the closing in his own hand, asking the Colossians to remember his chains. Colossians 4:18 - With what blessing does Paul conclude the letter to the Colossians? "Grace be with you."