Prison Epistles Chapter 1-4

Global University Berean: Prison Epistles

A guide for intercessory prayer can be found in

Colossians 1:9–14.

According to Colossians 1, effective intercessory prayer is

corporate, continual, and filled with concern for others.

Colosse is located in modern-day

Turkey

Colosse was in what Roman province?

Asia

Colosse was located on the banks of the

Lycus River

In Paul’s introductory remarks to the believers at Colosse, he is thankful for their

Faith, Hope and Love.

It is believed that the native from Colosse who started the church there was

Epaphras.

Paul describes the false teaching at Colosse as

philosophic, legalistic, and Christ-less.

The most visible proof of a life transformed by the gospel is the evidence of

love.

The traditional view is that the prison epistles were written from

Rome

According to Colossians 1:22, the purpose of reconciliation is to

present believers holy before God.

According to Colossians 1:27–28, to whom did God want to make known the mystery of Christ?

Jews and Gentiles and all people

Being set apart to serve God is called

sanctification.

Concerning Christ’s relationship to creation, which statement is correct?

All of the above are true.

In Colossians 2:8, Paul warns the Colossians to not be taken captive by

hollow or deceptive philosophy.

Legalism is

the religion of human achievement.

Paul uses the analogy of being built up in Christ, which is

construction terminology.

Suffering in ministry is

to be expected.

The tasks of preaching the gospel and the maturing of believers are accomplished through

the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

Which statement best describes the goal of creation?

All things were created for Him.

According to Colossians 3:16, what richness should dwell in the lives of believers?

The word of Christ

According to lesson objective 3.1.2, compassion is

a Christ-like sensitivity and heartfelt sympathy for the welfare of others.

In Colossians 3, Paul’s instruction to servants is to

work as though working for the Lord.

In Colossians 3, Paul’s instruction to wives is to

submit to their husbands in the love of Christ.

In Colossians 3:17, Paul instructs believers to do all things, whether in word or deed,

in the name of Jesus, with thanksgiving to God.

Mark was a person with a

second chance.

Since the Colossian believers had been raised with Christ (Colossians 3:1–3), Paul instructs them to

set their hearts and minds upon things above.

The biblical house codes listed in Colossians 3 are different from those of the ancient world because they are

reciprocal and different in motivation.

The greatest enemy of submission in the marriage relationship is

sin.

Who does Paul mention in Colossians as having had a powerful prayer life?

Epaphras

Following Paul’s example, how should we encourage others to forgive those who have offended them?

Forgiveness should be gently encouraged, but not demanded or forced.

Identify a characteristic of koinonia with one another in the church.

Our attitudes toward each other have an effect on our individual relationships with God.

Identify a principle of forgiveness that is found in the letter to Philemon.

Real forgiveness releases the offender from all obligations.

On what basis did Paul want Philemon to respond to his request?

Paul wanted Philemon’s response to be voluntary.

Paul’s letter to Philemon is identified as what kind of letter?

A letter of recommendation

What evidence does our author offer that our society knows little about forgiveness?

Law schools have higher enrollments than all other graduate schools combined.

What role did Philemon have in the Colossian church?

The church met in Philemon’s house.

What should we give thanks for in our Christian life?

For our Christian family: brothers and sisters in Christ

What was Paul’s particular role as the apostle to the Gentiles?

He preached to all types of people.

Why was Paul’s request to Philemon so unusual?

Paul made his appeal with respect to the values of the gospel.