2nd Semester Quiz 10 Flashcards
What is the first step to reading/interpreting NT letters?
Read the whole letter in one sitting
When was Colossians written?
60 AD
Who wrote Colossians?
Paul
Why was Colossians written?
Because the church had pressure to turn away
Which section of Colossians is which?
1 The Exalted Messiah
2 The Suffering Apostle
3 The Pressure to Turn Away
4 The Resurrection Life
A 1:24-2:5
B 1:1-23
C 3-4
D 2:6-23
B1
A2
C4
D3
Why does Paul start Colossians by saying that Jesus is God?
Because they were pressured to turn away to other gods
Summarize the “Suffering Apostle” section of Colossians
Paul tells the colossians that he suffers bc of their temptations
What does Paul remind the Colossian church in the “Pressure to turn away” section?
That Jesus is the one true God
What is the final step of interpreting NT letters?
Find an application
Ps. 119:100-102
100 I ________________ more than the aged,
for I keep your precepts.
101 _______________________ (5) from every evil way,
in order to keep your word.
102 I do not turn aside ______________________ (3)
for you have taught me.
understand, I hold back my feet, from your rules
CQ 42: How is the Word of God to be read and heard?
Answer: With diligence, _________________, and prayer; so that we may accept it _______________(2) and ______________ it in our lives.
preparation, with faith, practice
CQ 43: What are the sacraments and ordinances?
Answer: Baptism and ________________(3 words)
The Lord’s Supper
