Colossians Flashcards
Colossians
Introduction a once important town
-inhabits mainly GREEK and NATIVE PHRYGIANS as well as many JEWS at the time ________ wrote.
__ of __ churches in the LYCUS VALLEY that he had not visited. May have been found by Epaphras, a native of Colosse.
Paul
1 of 3
Colossians
Introduction a once important town
-inhabits mainly ______ and _______ as well as many _____ at the time PAUL wrote.
Greek
Native Phrygians
Jews
Colossians
Introduction a once important town
-inhabits mainly GREEK and NATIVE PHRYGIANS as well as many JEWS at the time Paul wrote.
1 of 3 churches in the _________ that he had not visited. May have been found by _________, a native of Colosse.
Lycus Valley
Epaphras
Colossians
Introduction a once important town
-inhabits mainly GREEK and NATIVE PHRYGIANS as well as many JEWS at the time PAUL wrote.
1 of 3 churches in the LYCUS VALLEY that he had not visited. May have been found by Epaphras, a ____________.
Native of Colosse
PAUL probably wrote this ____ from ____ toward the MIDDLE or END of his 1ST HOUSE ARREST, between A.D. 60 - 62. Many of his FELLOW workers were him when he wrote this LETTER.
Epistle
Rome
PAUL probably wrote this EPISTLE from ROME toward the MIDDLE or END of his ___________ , between _____ -_____ Many of his FELLOW workers were him when he wrote this LETTER.
1st house arrest
A.D. 60-62
PAUL probably wrote this ____from _____toward the MIDDLE or END of his 1ST HOUSE ARREST, between Many of his ________were him when he wrote this LETTER.
Epistle
Rome
Fellow workers
The purpose of Colossians is to ____ the Colossians of the DANGER of RETURNING TO THEIR ______ and _____.
- to refute false teaching that threatened the congregation.
- misunderstanding the doctrine of Christ
- misunderstanding how the doctrine of Christ affects Christian Living.
- to set fourth the absolute supremacy and sole sufficiency of Christ.
Warn
Beliefs
Practices
The purpose of Colossians is to WARN the Colossians of the DANGER of RETURNING TO THEIR FORMER BELIEFS and PRACTICES
- to refute false teaching that threatened the congregation.
- the doctrine of Christ
- misunderstanding how the doctrine of Christ affects Christian Living.
- to set fourth the absolute supremacy and sole sufficiency of Christ.
Misunderstanding
Paul’s Ministry
-Paul had a unique function: to minister the gospel of ______ to primarily UNEVANGELIZED GENTILES.
Reconciliation
Paul’s Ministry
-Paul had a unique function: to minister the gospel of RECONCILIATION to primarily __________.
Unevangelized Gentiles
Paul’s sufferings
In ________.
His afflictions were part of GOD’S PLAN, and he REJOICED in knowing his imprisonment would benefit his readers
He regarded his sufferings to be what any servant of Christ COULD EXPECT in view of the worlds’s treatment of his MASTER.
Prison
Paul’s sufferings
In prison
His afflictions were part of _____and he ______in knowing his imprisonment would benefit his readers.
He regarded his sufferings to be what any servant of Christ COULD EXPECT in view of the worlds’s treatment of his MASTER.
God’s plan
Rejoiced
Paul’s Message
-Paul’s role in the household of God was that of a _______ who fully expounded God’s revelation for the benefit of his GENTILE READERS
“MYSTERY” = truth previously unknown but now revealed by God
- the Mystery is “CHRIST IN YOU”
- that God would dwell in them and deal with them on the same basis as He did the Jews
Servant-manager
Paul’s Message
-Paul’s role in the household of God was that of a SERVANT-MANAGER who fully expounded God’s revelation for the benefit of his ________
“MYSTERY” = truth previously unknown but now revealed by God
- the Mystery is “CHRIST IN YOU”
- that God would dwell in them and deal with them on the same basis as He did the JEWS
Gentile Readers
Paul’s Message
-Paul’s role in the household of God was that of a SERVANT-MANAGER who fully expounded God’s revelation for the benefit of his GENTILE READERS
“_____ “ = truth previously unknown but now revealed by God
- the Mystery is “_________”
- that God would dwell in them and deal with them on the same basis as He did the JEWS
Mystery
Christ in You
Paul’s Message
-Paul’s role in the household of God was that of a SERVANT-MANAGER who fully expounded God’s revelation for the benefit of his GENTILE READERS
“MYSTERY” = truth previously unknown but now revealed by God
- the Mystery is “CHRIST IN YOU”
- that God would dwell in them and deal with them on the same basis as He did the _____
JEWS
Paul’s purpose
Paul proclaimed this mystery “CHRIST IN YOU” as a complete fact. He did through _______ and ________ with WISE METHODS.
This was necessary to bring all people to FULL MATURITY IN CHRIST.
Paul had in mind the IMMINENT RETURM of Christ in view, at the time he wanted to “present” every person mature in Christ.
-Paul’s goal was not just to get people saved, but to lead them to maturity in Christ.
Negative admonitions
Positive teachings
Paul’s purpose
Paul proclaimed this mystery “CHRIST IN YOU” as a complete fact. He did through NEGATIVE ADMONITIONS and POSITIVE TEACHINGS with _______This was necessary to bring all people to _________IN CHRIST.
Paul had in mind the IMMINENT RETURM of Christ in view, at the time he wanted to “present” every person mature in Christ.
-Paul’s goal was not just to get people saved, but to lead them to maturity in Christ.
Wise methods
Full maturity
Paul’s purpose
Paul proclaimed this mystery “CHRIST IN YOU” as a complete fact. He did through NEGATIVE ADMONITIONS and POSITIVE TEACHING with WISE METHODS.
This was necessary to bring all people to FULL MATURITY IN CHRIST.
Paul had in mind the _______of Christ in view, at the time he wanted to “present” every person mature in Christ.
-Paul’s goal was not just to get people saved, but to lead them to maturity in Christ.
Imminent return
Paul’s goal was not just to get people saved,but to lead them to _____ in Christ.
Maturity
Paul gives 4 imperatives in verses 15-17
“_____”- the peace of Christ; should be the determining factor in the believer’s choices.
“______”
“_______“-the word of Christ (Christ’s teachings); His word should permeate our whole being so that we make all decisions and plans in its light.
“____”- covers all thoughts, words, and actions.
Do all in harmony with the revelation of Jesus.
Let rule
Be thankful
Let dwell
Do
Paul gives 4 imperatives in verses 15-17
“_____”- the peace of Christ; should be the determining factor in the believer’s choices.
“BE THANKFUL”
“LET DWELL”- the word of Christ (Christ’s teachings); His word should permeate our whole being so that we make all decisions and plans in its light.
“DO”- covers all thoughts, words, and actions.
Do all in harmony with the revelation of Jesus.
Let rule
Paul gives 4 imperatives in verses 15-17
“LET RULE” the peace of Christ; should be the determining factor in the believer’s choices.
“______”
“LET DWELL” the word of Christ (Christ’s teachings); His word should permeate our whole being so that we make all decisions and plans in its light.
“DO”- covers all thoughts, words, and actions.
Do all in harmony with the revelation of Jesus.
Be thankful
The Healthy Christian
_____ = “BORN AGAIN”
-being “BUILT UP”
-Becoming increasingly stable (“ESTABLISHED”) “IN THEIR FAITH”
Demonstrates the FRUIT OF THANKFULNESS constantly.
“firmly rooted”
The Healthy Christian
‘FIRMLY ROOTED” = “________”
-being “_____”
-Becoming increasingly stable (“ESTABLISHED”) “IN THEIR FAITH”
Demonstrates the FRUIT OF THANKFULNESS constantly.
BORN AGAIN
BUILT UP
The Healthy Christian
"FIRMLY ROOTED" = "BORN AGAIN"
-being "BUILT UP"
-Becoming increasingly stable ("ESTABLISHED") "IN THEIR FAITH"
Demonstrates the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ constantly.fruit of thankfulness
The true Doctrine of Christ
Here Paul reminds his readers of what they enjoyed in Christ, to encourage them to remain faithful to the true revelation they received. Paul began by warning his readers not to be kidnapped by ______
PHILOSOPHY: worldly principles, speculations and ideas not rooted in DIVINE REVALATION. What his reader had in Christ was completely adequate.
empty deception
The true Doctrine of Christ
Here Paul reminds his readers of what they enjoyed in Christ, to encourage them to remain faithful to the true revelation they received. Paul began by warning his readers not to be kidnapped by EMPTY DECEPTION
_____: worldly principles, speculations and ideas not rooted in DIVINE REVALATION. What his reader had in Christ was completely adequate.
Philosophy
