Col 2 Flashcards
Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
-Greeting
-Paul cited his apostolic CALLING and office to add AUTHORITY to what follows.
-An apostle by ______ not his own.
Refers to the COLOSSIAN BELIEVERS as “SAINTS” and “FAITHFUL BRETHERN”
Saints: those set apart to God
God’s choice
Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
-Greeting
-Paul cited his apostolic CALLING and office to add AUTHORITY to what follows.
-An apostle by GOD’S CHOICE not his own.
Refers to the _____as “SAINTS” and “FAITHFUL BRETHERN”
Saints: those set apart to God
Colossian believers
Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
-Greeting
-Paul cited his apostolic CALLING and office to add AUTHORITY to what follows.
-An apostle by GOD’S CHOICE not his own.
Refers to the COLOSSIAN BELIEVERS as “_____” and “________”
Saints: those set apart to God
Saints
Faithful brethren
What are saints?
Those set apart to God
_____: those set apart to God
Saints
Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
-Greeting
-Paul cited his apostolic CALLING and office to add AUTHORITY to what follows.
-An apostle by GOD’S CHOICE not his own.
Refers to the COLOSSIAN BELIEVERS as “_____” and “_______[”
Saints: those set apart to God
Saints
Faithful brethren
Whenever ___ and ____ prayed for the Colossians they gave THANKS TO GOD
Paul
Timothy
Whenever PAUL and TIMOTHY prayed for the COLOSSIANS they ________
Gave thanks to God
Whenever Paul and Timothy prayed for the Colossians they gave “thanks to God”
They rejoiced over:
- their continuing demonstration of ____ (contrasted with initial acceptance as Savior)
- their love for OTHER CHRISTIANS, from the spirit.
-the “HOPE” of blessings ahead that his readers possessed yet had not experienced.
-the Colossians 1st heard of this hope when they “heard” the “gospel” preached to them.
-this gospel came to the “WHOLE WORLD”
-“EPAPHRAS”- EVANGELIZED the COLOSSIANS
-FELLOW SERVANT - in God’s will, a fellow slave of God. Gave Paul a good report of the Colossians
Faith in Christ
Whenever Paul and Timothy prayed for the Colossians they gave “thanks to God”
They rejoiced over:
- their continuing demonstration of FAITH IN CHRIST (contrasted with initial acceptance as Savior)
- their love for ________from ______
-the “HOPE” of blessings ahead that his readers possessed yet had not experienced.
-the Colossians 1st heard of this hope when they “heard” the “gospel” preached to them.
-this gospel came to the “WHOLE WORLD”
-“EPAPHRAS”- EVANGELIZED the COLOSSIANS
-FELLOW SERVANT - in God’s will, a fellow slave of God. Gave Paul a good report of the Colossians
Other Christians
From the Spirit
Whenever Paul and Timothy prayed for the Colossians they gave “thanks to God”
They rejoiced over:
- their continuing demonstration of FAITH IN CHRIST (contrasted with initial acceptance as Savior)
- their love for OTHER CHRISTIANS from THE SPIRIT
-the “_______*” of blessings ahead that his readers possessed yet had not experienced.
-the Colossians 1st heard of this * when they “heard” the “gospel” preached to them.
-this gospel came to the “WHOLE WORLD”
-“EPAPHRAS”- EVANGELIZED the COLOSSIANS
-FELLOW SERVANT - in God’s will, a fellow slave of God. Gave Paul a good report of the Colossians
Hope
Whenever Paul and Timothy prayed for the Colossians they gave “thanks to God”
They rejoiced over:
- their continuing demonstration of FAITH IN CHRIST (contrasted with initial acceptance as Savior)
- their love for OTHER CHRISTIANS from THE SPIRIT
-the “HOPE” of blessings ahead that his readers possessed yet had not experienced.
-the Colossians 1st heard of this hope when they _______preached to them.
-this gospel came to the “WHOLE WORLD”
-“EPAPHRAS”- EVANGELIZED the COLOSSIANS
-FELLOW SERVANT - in God’s will, a fellow slave of God. Gave Paul a good report of the Colossians
Heard the gospel
Whenever Paul and Timothy prayed for the Colossians they gave “thanks to God”
They rejoiced over:
- their continuing demonstration of FAITH IN CHRIST (contrasted with initial acceptance as Savior)
- their love for OTHER CHRISTIANS from THE SPIRIT
-the “HOPE”of blessings ahead that his readers possessed yet had not experienced.
-the Colossians 1st heard of this * when they “heard” the “gospel” preached to them.
-this gospel came to the “________”
-“________”- EVANGELIZED the COLOSSIANS
-FELLOW SERVANT - in God’s will, a fellow slave of God. Gave Paul a good report of the Colossians
Whole world
Epaphras
Whenever Paul and Timothy prayed for the Colossians they gave “thanks to God”
They rejoiced over:
- their continuing demonstration of FAITH IN CHRIST (contrasted with initial acceptance as Savior)
- their love for OTHER CHRISTIANS from THE SPIRIT
-the “HOPE” of blessings ahead that his readers possessed yet had not experienced.
-the Colossians 1st heard of this * when they “heard” the “gospel” preached to them.
-this gospel came to the “WHOLE WORLD”
-“EPAPHRAS”- _____________
-FELLOW SERVANT - in God’s will, a fellow slave of God. Gave Paul a good report of the Colossians
Evangelized the Colossians
Whenever Paul and Timothy prayed for the Colossians they gave “thanks to God”
They rejoiced over:
- their continuing demonstration of FAITH IN CHRIST (contrasted with initial acceptance as Savior)
- their love for OTHER CHRISTIANS from THE SPIRIT
-the “HOPE” of blessings ahead that his readers possessed yet had not experienced.
-the Colossians 1st heard of this * when they “heard” the “gospel” preached to them.
-this gospel came to the “WHOLE WORLD”
-“EPAPHRAS”- EVANGELIZED the COLOSSIANS
-_________- in God’s will, a fellow slave of God. Gave Paul a good report of the Colossians
Fellow servant
Paul prayed for their (Colossians) FULL PERCEPTION and DEEPEST UNDERSTANDING for GOD’S WILL for them, so that they may GLORIFY GOD.
- this only comes through ____________
- the “WILL” of God is what has been revealed in HIS WORD to be right, regarding FAITH and BEHAVIOR
Knowledge of God
Paul prayed for their (Colossians) _____ and ________ for GOD’S WILL for them, so that they may GLORIFY GOD.
- this only comes through KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
- the “WILL” of God is what has been revealed in HIS WORD to be right, regarding FAITH and BEHAVIOR
Full perception
Deepest understanding
Paul prayed for their (Colossians) FULL PERCEPTION and DEEPEST UNDERSTANDING for __________for them, so that they may GLORIFY GOD.
- this only comes through KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
- the “WILL” of God is what has been revealed in HIS WORD to be right, regarding FAITH and BEHAVIOR
God’s will
Paul prayed for their (Colossians) FULL PERCEPTION and DEEPEST UNDERSTANDING for GOD’S WILL for them, so that they may GLORIFY GOD.
- this only comes through KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
- the “WILL” of God is what has been revealed in _______to be right, regarding FAITH and BEHAVIOR
His word
Paul prayed for their (Colossians) FULL PERCEPTION and DEEPEST UNDERSTANDING for GOD’S WILL for them, so that they may GLORIFY GOD.
- this only comes through KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
- the “WILL” of God is what has been revealed in HIS WORD to be right, regarding ____ and ____
Faith
Behavior
Paul prayed for their (Colossians) FULL PERCEPTION and DEEPEST UNDERSTANDING for GOD’S WILL for them, so that they may GLORIFY GOD.
- this only comes through KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
- the “WILL” of God is what has been revealed in HIS WORD to be right, regarding FAITH and BEHAVIOR
- this knowledge includes “______” and “______”
- ________- the whole range of mental faculties
- ________- how to apply wisdom in specific cases.
- the goal of this knowledge was to “WALK WORTHY OF THE LORD’ & PLEASE HIM.
“spiritual wisdom”
“Understanding”
Paul prayed for their (Colossians) FULL PERCEPTION and DEEPEST UNDERSTANDING for GOD’S WILL for them, so that they may GLORIFY GOD.
-this only comes through KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
-the “WILL” of God is what has been revealed in HIS WORD to be right, regarding FAITH and BEHAVIOR
-this knowledge includes “SPIRITUAL WISDOM” and “UNDERSTANDING”
“SPIRITUAL WISDOM” - the whole range of ______
“UNDERSTANDING” -how to apply wisdom in _______
- the goal of this knowledge was to “WALK WORTHY OF THE LORD’ & PLEASE HIM.
Mental faculties
Specific cases
Paul prayed for their (Colossians) FULL PERCEPTION and DEEPEST UNDERSTANDING for GOD’S WILL for them, so that they may GLORIFY GOD.
-this only comes through KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
-the “WILL” of God is what has been revealed in HIS WORD to be right, regarding FAITH and BEHAVIOR
-this knowledge includes “SPIRITUAL WISDOM” and “UNDERSTANDING”
SPIRITUAL WISDOM- the whole range of mental faculties
UNDERSTANDING- how to apply wisdom in specific cases.
- the goal of this knowledge was to “____________” and “______”
Walk worthy of the Lord
Please Him
Paul prayed for their (Colossians) FULL PERCEPTION and DEEPEST UNDERSTANDING for GOD’S WILL for them, so that they may GLORIFY GOD.
-this only comes through KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
-the “WILL” of God is what has been revealed in HIS WORD to be right, regarding FAITH and BEHAVIOR
-this knowledge includes “SPIRITUAL WISDOM” and “UNDERSTANDING”
SPIRITUAL WISDOM- the whole range of mental faculties
UNDERSTANDING- how to apply wisdom in specific cases.
- the goal of this knowledge was to “WALK WORTHY OF THE LORD’ & PLEASE HIM.
“_____”- conduct in the process of life
Walk
Paul prayed for their (Colossians) FULL PERCEPTION and DEEPEST UNDERSTANDING for GOD’S WILL for them, so that they may GLORIFY GOD.
-this only comes through KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
-the “WILL” of God is what has been revealed in HIS WORD to be right, regarding FAITH and BEHAVIOR
-this knowledge includes “SPIRITUAL WISDOM” and “UNDERSTANDING”
SPIRITUAL WISDOM- the whole range of mental faculties
UNDERSTANDING- how to apply wisdom in specific cases.
- the goal of this knowledge was to “WALK WORTHY OF THE LORD’ & PLEASE HIM
What is a WALK?
Conduct in the progress of life
In Relation to ALL CREATION
“______” of all creation.
* denotes 2 things
PRIORITY IN TIME -Christ was before all Creation in time
SUPREMACY IN RANK- Christ is over all Creation in authority
-Christ is the ORIGINATOR of creation (“in Him”)
-“ALL THINGS” originated with Him
-Christ is the AGENT of creation( “through Him” )
-He accomplished Creation
-Christ is the GOAL of creation (“for Him”)
-the whole created universe will glorify Christ
- Christ is the ANTECEDENT of creation (“before all things”)
-this clearly separates Christ from every created entity.
-he is before all temporary (preexistent) and authoritatively (sovereign)
-Christ is the SUSTAINER of creation (“hold together”)
-he preserve and maintained the existence of what He created
Firstborn
In Relation to ALL CREATION
“FIRSTBORN” of all creation.
* denotes 2 things
_________- Christ was before all Creation in time
____________Christ is over all Creation in authority
-Christ is the ORIGINATOR of creation (“in Him”)
-“ALL THINGS” originated with Him
-Christ is the AGENT of creation( “through Him” )
-He accomplished Creation
-Christ is the GOAL of creation (“for Him”)
-the whole created universe will glorify Christ
- Christ is the ANTECEDENT of creation (“before all things”)
-this clearly separates Christ from every created entity.
-he is before all temporary (preexistent) and authoritatively (sovereign)
-Christ is the SUSTAINER of creation (“hold together”)
-he preserve and maintained the existence of what He created
Priority in time
Supremacy in time
In Relation to ALL CREATION
“FIRST BORN” of all creation.
* denotes 2 things
PRIORITY IN TIME -Christ was before all Creation in time
SUPREMACY IN RANK- Christ is over all Creation in authority
-Christ is the ________ of creation (“in Him”)
-“ALL THINGS” originated with Him
-Christ is the ______of creation( “through Him” )
-He accomplished Creation
-Christ is the _____ of creation (“for Him”)
-the whole created universe will glorify Christ
Originator
Agent
Goal
In Relation to ALL CREATION
“FIRST BORN” of all creation.
* denotes 2 things
PRIORITY IN TIME -Christ was before all Creation in time
SUPREMACY IN RANK- Christ is over all Creation in authority
-Christ is the ORIGINATOR of creation (“__Him”)
-“ALL THINGS” originated with Him
-Christ is the AGENT of creation( “___Him” )
-He accomplished Creation
-Christ is the GOAL of creation (“___Him”)
-the whole created universe will glorify Christ
Christ is the ANTECEDENT of creation (“before all things”)
-this clearly separates Christ from every created entity.
-he is before all temporary (preexistent) and authoritatively (sovereign)
-Christ is the SUSTAINER of creation (“hold together”)
-he preserve and maintained the existence of what He created
IN HIM!
THROUGH HIM!
FOR HIM!
In Relation to ALL CREATION
“FIRST BORN” of all creation.
* denotes 2 things
PRIORITY IN TIME -Christ was before all Creation in time
SUPREMACY IN RANK- Christ is over all Creation in authority
-Christ is the ORIGINATOR of creation (“ IN Him”)
-“ALL THINGS” originated with Him
-Christ is the _____of creation( “THROUGH Him” )
-He accomplished Creation
-Christ is the _____ creation (“FOR Him”)
-the whole created universe will glorify Christ
Christ is the ______ of creation (“before all things”)
-this clearly separates Christ from every created entity.
-he is before all temporary (preexistent) and authoritatively (sovereign)
-Christ is the ______ of creation (“hold together”)
-he preserve and maintained the existence of what He created
Originator Agent Goal Antecedent Sustainer
*ORIGINal AGENT GOAL ANd SUS
Fundamental relationship
-Paul instructs his readers to understand behavior that is CONSISTENT WITH CHRIST in the following relationships
:___________
-wives should “BE SUBJECT” to their own husbands. Subjection means “subordination” (falling within rank).this rest on DIVINELY PRESCRIBED authority.
Husbands: must LOVE their wives& NOt allow a BITTER ATTITUDE to develop toward their wives.
_______
-children are to OBEY their parents in all things
-this behavior PLEASES THE LORD
-fathers addressed because they have the primary responsibility as the HEAD OF THE HOUSEHOLD
-“DO NOT EXASPERATE” -provoking through insensitivity.n
__________
–slaves should do their work primarily “FOR THE LORD”
-“HEARTILY”-from the soul
-the Lord will REWARD such service.
-masters are to treat their slaves JUSTLY, remembering that them too have a Master
Wives and husbands
Children and parents
Slaves and masters
Fundamental relationship
-Paul instructs his readers to understand behavior that is CONSISTENT WITH CHRIST in the following relationships
:WIVES AND HUSBANDS
-wives should “_______” to their own husbands. Subjection means “subordination” (falling within rank).this rest on DIVINELY PRESCRIBED authority.
Husbands: must _________& _______ to develop toward their wives.
CHILDREN AND PARENTS
-children are to OBEY their parents in all things
-this behavior PLEASES THE LORD
-fathers addressed because they have the primary responsibility as the HEAD OF THE HOUSEHOLD
-“DO NOT EXASPERATE” -provoking through insensitivity.n
SLAVES AND MASTERS
–slaves should do their work primarily “FOR THE LORD”
-“HEARTILY”-from the soul
-the Lord will REWARD such service.
-masters are to treat their slaves JUSTLY, remembering that them too have a Master
Be subject
Love
Not allow a bitter attitude
Fundamental relationship
-Paul instructs his readers to understand behavior that is CONSISTENT WITH CHRIST in the following relationships
:WIVES AND HUSBANDS
-wives should “be subject” to their own husbands. Subjection means “subordination” (falling within rank).this rest on DIVINELY PRESCRIBED authority.
Husbands: must LOVE and NOt allow BITTER ATTITUDE to develop toward their wives.
CHILDREN AND PARENTS
-children are to ___ their parents in all things
-this behavior _________
-fathers addressed because they have the primary responsibility as the ______
-“_______“provoking through insensitivity.n
SLAVES AND MASTERS
–slaves should do their work primarily “FOR THE LORD”
-“HEARTILY”-from the soul
-the Lord will REWARD such service.
-masters are to treat their slaves JUSTLY, remembering that them too have a Master
Obey
Pleases the Lord
Head of the household
Do not exasperate
Fundamental relationship
-Paul instructs his readers to understand behavior that is CONSISTENT WITH CHRIST in the following relationships
:WIVES AND HUSBANDS
-wives should “BE SUBJECT” to their own husbands. Subjection means “subordination” (falling within rank).this rest on DIVINELY PRESCRIBED authority.
Husbands: must LOVE and NOt allow a BITTER ATTITUDE to develop toward their wives.
CHILDREN AND PARENTS
-children are to OBEY their parents in all things
-this behavior PLEASES THE LORD
-fathers addressed because they have the primary responsibility as the HEAD OF THE HOUSEHOLD
-“DO NOT EXASPERATE” -provoking through insensitivity.n
SLAVES AND MASTERS
–slaves should do their work primarily “________”
-“______“-from the soul
-the Lord will ____ such service.
-masters are to treat their slaves ____, remembering that them too have a _____
For the Lord Heartily Reward Justly Have a master
3 essential practices \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ -stress on prayer, calling on God to work \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ -pray for believers -live attractively (speech graceful ask for wisdom ) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ -"walk the talk"
Our relationship to God
Our relationship to others
Our relationship to ourselves
3 essential practices OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD -stress on \_\_\_\_\_\_, calling on God to work OUR RELATIONSHIP TO OTHERS -pray for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ -\_\_\_\_\_\_attractively (speech graceful ask for wisdom ) OUR RELATIONSHIP TO OURSELVES -"\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_"
Prayer
Believers
Live
Walk the talk
