Colossians Chapter 1 — The Supremacy of Christ Quiz Flashcards

#1

To whom did Paul write the letter to the Colossians, according to Colossians 1:2?

📖 Colossians 1:2

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What does Paul say about Christ being the 'image of the invisible God' in Colossians 1:15?

📖 Colossians 1:15

#3

According to Colossians 1:16, for what purpose were all things created?

📖 Colossians 1:16

#4

What specific title is given to Christ in Colossians 1:18?

📖 Colossians 1:18

#5

In Colossians 1:19-20, what did Paul say God was pleased to do through Christ?

📖 Colossians 1:19-20

#6

What does Paul describe himself as in Colossians 1:23?

📖 Colossians 1:23

#7

According to Colossians 1:24, what was Paul willing to do for the Colossians?

📖 Colossians 1:24

#8

What 'mystery' does Paul mention in Colossians 1:26-27?

📖 Colossians 1:26-27

#2

Christ perfectly reveals and manifests God's nature and character

In Colossians 1:15, Paul declares Christ as 'the image of the invisible God,' meaning Christ perfectly reveals God's divine nature, attributes, and character to humanity.

Colossians 1:15

#1

The church at Colossae

Paul explicitly addresses his epistle to 'the holy and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ at Colossae' (Colossians 1:2), establishing Colossae as the primary audience.

Colossians 1:2

#4

The head of the body, the church

Colossians 1:18 explicitly states that Christ 'is the head of the body, the church,' establishing His authority over the Church as its supreme leader.

Colossians 1:18

#3

Through Christ and for Christ

Colossians 1:16 states that all things 'were created through him and for him,' establishing Christ as the ultimate purpose and goal of all creation.

Colossians 1:16

#6

A servant of the gospel

In Colossians 1:23, Paul identifies himself as 'a servant of this gospel,' emphasizing his role in proclaiming the gospel to all creation.

Colossians 1:23

#5

Reconcile all things to himself through Christ's blood

Colossians 1:19-20 declares that God was pleased to have 'all his fullness dwell' in Christ and 'through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood.'

Colossians 1:19-20

#8

Christ in you, the hope of glory

Colossians 1:27 reveals the mystery Paul speaks of: '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.'

Colossians 1:26-27

#7

Rejoice in his sufferings for them and fill up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions

Colossians 1:24 reveals Paul's deep commitment: 'Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, on behalf of his body, which is the church.'

Colossians 1:24

#9

What does Paul say about his hard work for the Colossians in Colossians 1:29?

📖 Colossians 1:29

#10

What was Timothy's relationship to the Colossian church as mentioned in Colossians 1:1?

📖 Colossians 1:1

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#10

He was mentioned as co-sender of the letter

Colossians 1:1 states 'Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,' indicating Timothy was Paul's co-sender in this epistle.

Colossians 1:1

#9

He labors with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in him

Colossians 1:29 states: 'To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me,' showing that Paul's labor is empowered by Christ's energy within him.

Colossians 1:29

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