The Book of Colossians: Hard Difficulty Quiz Flashcards

#1

In Colossians 1:15-17, what specific title is given to Jesus that emphasizes His priority and supremacy over all creation?

📖 Colossians 1:15-17

#2

According to Colossians 2:8, what does Paul warn the believers to watch out for?

📖 Colossians 2:8

#3

Who brought news of the Colossian church to Paul while he was imprisoned, according to Colossians 1:7-8?

📖 Colossians 1:7-8

#4

In Colossians 1:24, what does Paul say he is 'filling up' or 'completing'?

📖 Colossians 1:24

#5

What is the primary focus of the false teaching at Colossae that Paul addresses in Colossians 2:16-23?

📖 Colossians 2:16-23

#6

In Colossians 3:11, Paul states what regarding the relevance of ethnic and social categories in Christ?

📖 Colossians 3:11

#7

What household instructions does Paul provide specifically for slaves in Colossians 3:22-24?

📖 Colossians 3:22-24

#8

According to Colossians 4:7-9, who was being sent by Paul to the Colossians to encourage them and bring news about Paul's circumstances?

📖 Colossians 4:7-9

#2

Hollow and deceptive philosophy that depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world

Paul specifically warns against 'hollow and deceptive philosophy that depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ' (Colossians 2:8).

Colossians 2:8

#1

The firstborn over all creation

Paul identifies Jesus as 'the firstborn over all creation,' establishing His preeminence and authority over all created things (Colossians 1:15).

Colossians 1:15-17

#4

The afflictions of Christ

Paul states, 'Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I am filling up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions' (Colossians 1:24), meaning his suffering completes Christ's sufferings through his service to the church.

Colossians 1:24

#3

Epaphras

Paul identifies Epaphras as 'a dear fellow servant who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf' and the one who brought news of the Colossians' faith and love (Colossians 1:7-8).

Colossians 1:7-8

#6

There is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian nor Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and is in all

Colossians 3:11 declares that in Christ all distinctions of ethnicity, culture, and social status are transcended because 'Christ is all, and is in all,' emphasizing the unity of believers in Christ.

Colossians 3:11

#5

Rules about food, drink, and observance of religious festivals, along with worship of angels and ascetic practices

Paul addresses false teachers who were promoting regulations about food, drink, festivals, and the worship of angels while practicing extreme self-denial, which did not honor Christ (Colossians 2:16-23).

Colossians 2:16-23

#8

Tychicus and Onesimus

Paul sent Tychicus, 'a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord' along with Onesimus, 'our faithful and dear brother' to inform the Colossians about Paul's situation and encourage their hearts (Colossians 4:7-9).

Colossians 4:7-9

#7

Slaves should obey their masters and work as if serving the Lord, knowing they will receive an inheritance from the Lord as their reward

Paul instructs slaves to 'obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord' and reminds them that 'It is the Lord Christ you are serving' and 'the Lord will reward you' (Colossians 3:22-24).

Colossians 3:22-24

#9

In Colossians 1:13-14, what does Paul say believers have been rescued from and transferred into?

📖 Colossians 1:13-14

#10

According to Colossians 4:18, what final request does Paul make to his readers?

📖 Colossians 4:18

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#10

Remember my chains

Paul closes Colossians by asking the believers to remember his chains and ends with the words, "Grace be with you" (Colossians 4:18).

Colossians 4:18

#9

From the power of darkness into the kingdom of the Son He loves

Paul writes that God 'has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins' (Colossians 1:13-14).

Colossians 1:13-14

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