Four-Part Flashcards
30pt Essence question. 4-part answer. From Colossians.
Give, in essence, the opening verse of each chapter.
C 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
C 2:1 I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally.
C 3:1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
C 4:1 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
30pt Quotation question. 4-part answer. From Colossians.
Quote the verses in which grace is mentioned.
C 1:2 To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
C 1:6 that has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace.
C 4:6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
C 4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
30pt Quotation question. 4-part answer. From Colossians.
Quote the verses in which the mystery is mentioned.
C 1:26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people.
C 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
C 2:2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
C 4:3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
30pt Essence question. 4-part answer. From Colossians.
Give, in essence, the closing verse of each chapter.
C 1:29 To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.
C 2:23 Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.
C 3:25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.
C 4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
20pt 4-part answer.
Give the complete references for the verses in which Laodicea is mentioned.
C 2:1 I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally.
C 4:13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
C 4:15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
C 4:16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
10pt 4-part question. From Colossians chapter 2.
What is self-imposed, what is false, what is harsh and what is sensual?
C 2:23 worship
humility
treatment [of the body]
indulgence
10pt 4-part answer. From Colossians chapter 3.
Besides humility, with what should you clothe yourselves?
C 3:12 compassion, kindness, gentleness and patience.
30pt Quotation question. 4-part answer. From the section titled “Living as Those Made Alive in Christ”.
Quote the closing four verses.
C 3:14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
C 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
C 3:16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
C 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
20pt 2-part STQ. 4-part answer. From Colossians chapter 3.
Who should obey whom, quote, “in everything”?
C 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
C 3:22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
30pt Quotation question. 4-part answer. From the section titled “Instructions for Christian Households”.
Quote the closing four verses.
C 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
C 3:24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
C 3:25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.
C 4:1 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
20pt STQ. 4-part answer. From the section titled “Living as Those Made Alive in Christ”.
List the first four things that belong to your, quote, “earthly nature.”
C 3:5 sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires
20pt 2-part Quotation question. 4-part answer.
Quote, and give the complete references for, the two verses in which Mark is named.
C 4:10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.)
Phn 1:24 And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow workers.
20pt 2-part Quotation question. 4-part answer.
Quote and give the complete references for the verses that begin with the name Epaphras.
C 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.
Phn 1:23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings.
20pt 2-part Quotation question. 4-part answer.
Quote, and give the complete references for, the two verses in which Demas is named.
C 4:14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings.
Phn 1:24 And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow workers.
30pt 4-part Quotation question. From Colossians chapter 4.
Quote verses 2, 3, 4, and 5.
C 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
C 4:3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
C 4:4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
C 4:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
30pt Statement and two-part quotation question. 4-part answer.
Onesimus is named in two verses. Quote and give the complete references for these verses.
C 4:9 He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.
Phn 1:10 that I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains.
20pt Statement and question. 4-part answer.
In four chapters of his epistles, Paul speaks of, quote, “God’s grace”. List these chapters.
E 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
E 3:2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, E 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.
Phs 1:7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.
C 1:6 that has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace.
30pt 2-part Essence question. 4-part answer. From Ephesians.
Give, in essence, and give the references for the verses in which Paul is named.
E 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:
E 3:1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-
20pt 2-part ST quotation question. 4-part answer.
Quote, and give the complete references for, the two verses which mention the, quote, “Holy Spirit.”
E 1:13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
E 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
30pt 4-part ST essence question. 5-part answer.
Referring to the Ephesians, to the Philippians, to the Colossians, and to Philemon, give in essence the verses in which Paul speaks of, quote, “your love”.
E 1:115 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people,
Phs 1:9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
C 1:8 and who also told us of your love in the Spirit.
Phn 1:5 because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus.
Phn 1:7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.
20pt Statement and STQ. 4-part answer.
In his epistles, Paul used the definitive article “the” to describe things as, quote, “the hope”. How does Paul complete the phrase, quote, “the hope”?
E 1:18 to which he has called you
C 1:5 stored up for you in heaven
C 1:23 held out in the gospel
C 1:27 of glory
20pt STQ. 4-part answer. From Ephesians.
Give the complete references for the verses that refer to Jesus with the 4-word phrase, quote, “our Lord Jesus Christ”.
E 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
E 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
E 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
E 6:24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
20pt 2-part Reference question. 4-part answer. From Ephesians chapters 1 and 3.
What and who are glorious?
E 1:6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
E 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
E 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,
E 3:16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
30pt 4-part Reference Quotation question. From Ephesians.
Quote the verse that contains the phrase “glorious grace,” the verse that contains the phrase “glorious Father,” the verse that contains the phrase “glorious inheritance,” and the verse that contains the phrase “glorious riches.”
E 1:6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
E 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
E 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,
E 3:16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
30pt Two-part ST quotation question. 4-part answer.
Quote and give the complete references for the verses that mention the, quote, “forgiveness of sins.”
E 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
C 1:14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
20pt 4-part answer.
Give the complete references for the verses in which blood is mentioned.
E 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
E 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
E 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
C 1:20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
20pt STQ. 4-part answer.
How did Paul complete the phrase, quote, “mystery of”?
E 1:9 his will
E 3:4 Christ
E 6:19 the gospel
C 2:2 God
30pt Statement and Essence question. 4-part answer.Rulers are mentioned in four sentences of Paul’s epistles. Give, in essence, these sentences
E 2:1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.
E 3:10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
E 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
C 1:16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.
20pt 2-part Reference question. 4-part answer.
Ephesians were dead in what, and Colossians were dead in what?
E 2:1 transgressions / sins
C 2:13 your sins / the uncircumcision of your flesh
20pt Essence question. 4-part answer.
Excluding those found in Galatians, give in essence the verses in which the law is mentioned.
E 2:15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace,
Phs 3:5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee;
Phs 3:6 as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless.
Phs 3:9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.
20pt 3-part question. 4-part answer. From Ephesians chapter 3.
In whom, through what and with what may we approach God?
E 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
10pt 4-part STQ. From Ephesians chapter 3.
Referring to the Ephesians, out of what, with what, through whom and in what did Paul pray God, quote, “may strengthen you”?
E 3:16 I pray that out of the riches of his glory he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
20pt 4-part Reference question. Who will dwell in your hearts, what will guard your hearts, what will rule in your hearts and who will encourage your hearts?
E 3:17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
Phs 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
C 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
C 4:8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he [Tychicus] may encourage your hearts.
10pt 4-part answer. From the section titled “A Prayer for the Ephesians.
What dimensions of Christ’s love did Paul mention?
E 3:18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
10pt STQ. 4-part answer. From the section titled “A Prayer for the Ephesians”.
What dimensions does Paul use to describe the, quote, “love of Christ”?
E 3:18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
10pt 4-part question. From the section titled “Instructions for Christian Living.”
Gentiles lost what, gave themselves over to what, indulge in what, and are full of what?
E 4:19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.
30pt ST quotation question. 4-part answer.
Quote the verses that speak of those who are, quote, “in need”?
E 4:28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
Phs 4:11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
Phs 4:12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
Phs 4:16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.
20pt 2-part Reference Quotation question. 4-part answer.
Quote and give the complete references for the verses in which slander is mentioned.
E 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
C 3:8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
20pt 4-part answer.Give the complete references for the 4 consecutive verses in which husbands are mentioned.
E 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
30pt 4-part question. From the section titled “Instructions for Christian Households”.
Who is the head of WHOM and
who is the head of WHAT?
E 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.
20pt Statement and 2-part Quotation question. 4-part answer.
The word “Savior” is used to describe Christ in two verses. Quote, and give the complete references for, these verses.
E 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.
Phs 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
30pt 2-part Reference question. 4-part answer. From the section titled “Instructions for Christian Households”.
For the church, what did Christ do, and what does he do?
E 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
E 5:29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church-
30pt 2-part STQ. 4-part answer. From the section titled “Instructions for Christian Living”.
There must not be what and why, quote, “among you”?
E 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.
30pt Statement and two-part quotation question. 4-part answer. From Ephesians chapter 5.
Immorality is mentioned in two verses. Quote and give the references for these verses.
E 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.
E 5:5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person-such a person is an idolater-has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
10pt Two-part question. 4-part answer. From Ephesians chapter 5.
Nor should there be what, but rather what?
E 5:4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
30pt Statement and two-part quotation question. 4-part answer. From Ephesians chapter 5.
Disobedience is mentioned in two verses. Quote and give the references for these verses.
E 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
E 5:12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
20pt 4-part answer.
Chains are mentioned in which chapters?
E 6: (20)
Phs 1: (7, 13, 14, 17)
C 4: (3, 18)
Phn 1: (10, 13)
30pt 4-part answer. From the section titled “The Armor of God”.
Our struggle is against what?
E 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
20pt STQ. 4-part answer.
For what did Paul say he was, quote, “in chains”?
E 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains…
Phs 1:13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
C 4:3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
Phn 1:13 I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel.
20pt 2-part Quotation question. 4-part answer.
Quote, and give the complete references for, the two verses in which Tychicus is named.
E 6:21 Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.
C 4:7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
30pt 2-part ST quotation question. 4-part answer.Quote the two verses in which Tychicus, and the two verses in which Onesimus are called a, quote, “dear brother.”
E 6:21 Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.
C 4:7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
C 4:9 He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.
Phn 1:10 that I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains.
20pt 4-part answer. From Ephesians chapter 6.
Give the references for the verses contained in the section titled “Final Greetings.”
E 6:21 Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you. 23 Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
30pt Quotation question. 4-part answer. From Galatians.
Quote the verses in which apostles are mentioned.
G 1:1 Paul, an apostle-sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead-
G 1:17 I did not go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went into Arabia. Later I returned to Damascus.
G 1:19 I saw none of the other apostles—only James, the Lord’s brother.
G 2:8 For God, who was at work in Peter as an apostle to the circumcised, was also at work in me as an apostle to the Gentiles.
30pt 3-part Reference Quotation question. 4-part answer.
Quote the two verses which contain the phrase
“servant of Christ,” the verse which contains the phrase
“servant of this gospel,” and the verse which contains the phrase,
“servants of Christ.”
G 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
C 6:12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.
E 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.
Phs 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
30pt 2-part Reference Essence question. 4-part answer.
Referring to Paul, give in essence the verse that contains the phrase
“my own age” and the verses that contain the phrase
“my own hand”.
G 1:14 I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
G 6:11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!
C 4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
Phn 1:19 I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay it back—not to mention that you owe me your very self.
20pt Statement and question. 4-part answer.
Four geographical locations are mentioned more than one. What are they?
G 1:17 Jerusalem, Arabia
G 4:24 Mount Sinai
C 2:1 Laodicea
20pt 2-part Reference question. 4-part answer. From Galatians chapters 1 and 4.
Who persecuted whom?
G 1:13 I [Paul] persecuted the church of God
OR
G 1:23 The man [Paul] persecuted us [churches of Judea]
AND
G 4:29 the son born according to the flesh persecuted the son born by the power of the Spirit
NOTE: This could be a 6-part answer with 2 acceptable vs in chapter 1
20pt Statement and question. 4-part answer.
Paul mentioned four things that were, quote, “from God”. List them.
G 1:3 Grace and peace
G 6:23 love with faith
Phs 3:9 the righteousness
30pt Statement and question. 4-part answer. From Galatians, Ephesians and Philippians.
The word “Grace” begins four verses. Give the complete references for these verses.
G 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,
E 1:2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
E 6:24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
Phs 1:2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
NOTE: For a 5-part answer, Philemon has one also:
Phn 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
