1. In Colossians 1:15-17, what specific title is given to Jesus that emphasizes His priority and supremacy over all creation?
A.The Word of God
B.The firstborn over all creation
C.The Alpha and Omega
D.The Son of Man
2. According to Colossians 2:8, what does Paul warn the believers to watch out for?
A.False prophets and deceivers claiming direct revelation
B.Hollow and deceptive philosophy that depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world
C.Roman soldiers persecuting the church
D.Judaizers requiring circumcision for salvation
3. Who brought news of the Colossian church to Paul while he was imprisoned, according to Colossians 1:7-8?
A.Epaphroditus
B.Epaphras
C.Silas
D.Timothy
4. In Colossians 1:24, what does Paul say he is 'filling up' or 'completing'?
A.The law of Moses
B.The afflictions of Christ
C.The commission given to the twelve apostles
D.The mysteries of the kingdom
5. What is the primary focus of the false teaching at Colossae that Paul addresses in Colossians 2:16-23?
A.That salvation comes through faith in Caesar
B.Rules about food, drink, and observance of religious festivals, along with worship of angels and ascetic practices
C.That women should not speak in the church
D.That resurrection has already occurred and there is no future judgment
6. In Colossians 3:11, Paul states what regarding the relevance of ethnic and social categories in Christ?
A.Greeks are superior to barbarians in the church
B.Slaves should remain in their current status permanently
C.There is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian nor Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and is in all
D.Jews maintain their privileged status in God's plan
7. What household instructions does Paul provide specifically for slaves in Colossians 3:22-24?
A.Slaves should rebel against their masters and seek immediate freedom
B.Slaves should work only when their masters are watching
C.Slaves should obey their masters and work as if serving the Lord, knowing they will receive an inheritance from the Lord as their reward
D.Slaves are exempt from any obedience since all are equal in Christ
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?
A.Luke and Demas
B.Tychicus and Onesimus
C.Aristarchus and Mark
D.Justus and Epaphroditus
9. In Colossians 1:13-14, what does Paul say believers have been rescued from and transferred into?
A.From sin into righteousness
B.From the power of darkness into the kingdom of the Son He loves
C.From bondage into freedom
D.From death into life
10. According to Colossians 4:18, what final request does Paul make to his readers?
A.Remember my chains
B.Bring me books and parchments
C.Receive Timothy without fear
D.Send help to the poor in Jerusalem