Col 2 Flashcards by christy Chen

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

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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

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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

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What are saints?

Those set apart to God

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_____: those set apart to God

Saints

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Saints

Faithful brethren

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Whenever ___ and ____ prayed for the Colossians they gave THANKS TO GOD

Paul

Timothy

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Whenever PAUL and TIMOTHY prayed for the COLOSSIANS they ________

Gave thanks to God

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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