Colossians and Philemon Flashcards
171 - What are the four Prison Epistles and why are they called this?
Colossians, Philemon, Philippians, and Ephesians
Paul states that he is a prisoner or in chains in all four letters.
171 - What do the prison letters not answer?
Where and when is Paul in prison.
171 - Why do Colossians and Philemon belong together?
They both mention Onesimus, Aristarchus, Mark, Epaphras, Luke, Demas, and Archippus.
173 - Paul most likely wrote Colossians and Philemon from where?
Ephesus
174 - What is unique about Colossians?
Paul does not personally know the believers he writes to.
174 - Who founded the congregation in Colossae?
Epaphras
174 - Why is Colossians written?
To address false doctrine.
No specific details given.
175 - Who is closely related to Colossians?
Onesimus and Philemon.
174 - What question receives the most attention in Colossians and therefore what does the main them focus on?
Who is Jesus?
Christ as the head of his church.
175 - What single subject does Philemon revolve around?
Slavery
176 - How is slavery dealt with in the NT?
As a pre-existing condition.
176 - What does the NT do in regards to slaves and their masters?
Transforms the relationship.
176 - What does Onesimus become to Philemon in Christ?
A beloved brother in the Lord.
Philemon 16 - no longer as a bondservant but more than a bondservant, as a belovedbrother—especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
176 - What is redemption equated with in Colossians?
Forgiveness
176 - How does Paul show that Jesus was involved in creation in Colossians?
Col 1 - He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.
177 - Who is Jesus and how did He make peace?
Col 1 - For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
177 - What connection does Paul make in baptism?
OT circumcision - sinful nature was cutoff.
Buried with Christ.
177 - How should no one pass judgement?
Col 2 -therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath.
177 - What are OT regulations?
These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.
177 - What does Onesimus mean?
Useful
177 - Why does Paul send Onesimus back?
For his protection and to restore a wrong.
178 - What does Paul offer Philemon?
If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. 19 I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it—to say nothing of your owing me even your own self.
178 - What about the person of Christ in Colossians?
9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily,
179 - What are the riches of His glory?
Col 1:27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
179 - What can Philemon be seen as?
A metaphor for what Christ has done for us.
