Prison Epistles Unit Progress Evaluation 1

Prison Epistles, Unit Progress Evaluation 1

A key word Paul uses in Colossians is fullness, which he uses to emphasize the

sufficiency of Christ.

According to Colossians 1:28–2:5, bringing believers to maturity includes

encouraging their hearts and helping them resist deception.

According to Colossians 3, what are believers instructed to do with the deeds of their earthly nature?

Put them to death

Based upon Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1, effective intercessory prayer is

corporate, continual, and filled with concern for others.

Identify a major theme in the letter to Philemon.

Forgiveness and restoration

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

We should take the initiative in extending forgiveness.

In Colossians 1, Paul refers to Jesus as the

firstborn over all creation.

In Colossians 1, Paul wants to establish the

supremacy of Christ.

In Colossians 1, Paul’s prayer for the believers in Colosse was that they be filled with

the knowledge of God’s will and live a life pleasing before God.

In Colossians 3, Paul uses the analogy of

taking off soiled clothes, replacing them with new spiritual garments.

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

obey their parents.

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

not embitter or discourage their children.

In Colossians 4, Paul instructs believers to devote themselves to

prayer.

Mysticism is the pursuit of

a higher and deeper religious experience through subjective means.

Paul’s answer to the false teaching and error at the Colossian church was

the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ.

Philemon, the recipient of Paul’s letter, is identified as

a slave owner.

The Book of Colossians addresses many of the same issues as

Ephesians.

The false teaching at Colosse was based upon

human philosophy and legalistic practices.

Tychicus was a person with a

servant’s heart.

What is an outward sign that signifies a believer’s spiritual rebirth?

Water baptism

What was the mystery that Paul referred to in Colossians 1:26–27?

That God wants to make salvation known to all people, through Christ

Which books of the Bible are known as the prison or captivity letters?

Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon

Which is a valid interpretation of the difficult phrasing of Philemon 6?

Paul wanted Philemon to express his faith in true fellowship (koinonia).

Which of the following is a clear implication of Paul’s opening greetings?

Greeting fellow believers is an important part of the Christian life.

C.

Who was Epaphras?

The pastor of the congregation at Colosse