Prison Epistles Berean: Chapter Quizzes 3-4

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.

According to lesson objective 3.1.2, compassion is

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

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

The word 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.

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.

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

submit to their husbands in the love of Christ.

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

work as though working for the Lord.

Mark was a person with a

second chance.

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

Epaphras

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

He preached to all types of people.

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

A letter of recommendation

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

Paul wanted Philemon’s response to be voluntary.

Why was Paul’s request to Philemon so unusual?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Real forgiveness releases the offender from all obligations.

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.