Colossians and Philemon Lesson 12 Review of Colossians

Colossians and Philemon Lesson 12

Review of Colossians I. Background 1. Name the author and state his location and circumstances?

The Apostle Paul wrote Colossians from a prison in Rome.

Review of Colossians I. Background 1. Name the author and state his location and circumstances? 2. Who were the readers, their location and race?

19: 1 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus 19: 9, 10 reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus. 10 And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. 18: 23 After he had spent some time there, he departed and went over the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

Review of Colossians I. 1. 2. 3. Background Name the author and state his location and circumstances? Who were the readers, their location and race? What other churches were close by?

Review of Colossians I. 1. 2. 3. 4. Background Name the author and state his location and circumstances? Who were the readers, their location and race? What other churches were close by? What were the approximate dates of the writing?

Review of Colossians I. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Background Name the author and state his location and circumstances? Who were the readers, their location and race? What other churches were close by? What were the approximate dates of the writing? Who carried the letter?

4: 7 Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. 8 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts, 9 with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you.

Review of Colossians I. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Background Name the author and state his location and circumstances? Who were the readers, their location and race? What other churches were close by? What were the approximate dates of the writing? Who carried the letter? What other letters were written about the same time?

A. D. 57 -62 Philippians, Ephesians and Philemon were also written from the same prison in Rome

Review of Colossians I. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Background Name the author and state his location and circumstances? Who were the readers, their location and race? What other churches were close by? What were the approximate dates of the writing? Who carried the letter? What other letters were written about the same time? What seems to be the reason for the writing of Colossians?

Colossians 1: 7– 8 7 as you also learned from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf, 8 who also declared to us your love in the Spirit. - To uplift and encourage them- (we) ask (God) that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God (1: 9, 10) - To thank God (and them) for their “faith in Christ Jesus and their love for all the saints (1: 4) - Warn them from falling into potential cultural and worldly false teachings

Review of Colossians II. Theme: Col 2: 9 -10: “In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him”

Review of Colossians II. Theme: Col 2: 9 -10: “In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him” Question: Why might this be an appropriate theme verse?

Review of Colossians III. Errors Demanding the Writing of the Epistle 1. List some errors apparently being taught in Colossae. 2. What were some appeals mentioned in chapter 2 which made this error attractive?

Basic Error of Greek Philosophy • “All Material substance is evil. ” • The material world could not be creation of a good God! • A good God could not dwell in a material body. • Communion between God and Man would require numerous intermediaries. • Jewish teachers had mixed this philosophy with the Law and were insisting on Law keeping as well. • These concepts were being urged upon Christians to make them “superior to others”

Epaphras Reported Threats to the Church • Persuasive Words (argumentation) • Philosophy • Traditions of men • Basic principles of the world (Science? ) • Religious appeals (Law of Moses) • Worship pleasing to men • Appeals to “things seen”, the fleshly mind • Appearance of wisdom beyond “mere” faith in Jesus.

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 1. What two things had Paul heard of in the Colossian church? 1: 3 We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints; Why? 5 because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel, 6 which has come to you, as it has also in all the world,

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 1. What two things had Paul heard of in the Colossian church? 2. What did Paul ask for them in prayer?

1: 9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 1. What two things had Paul heard of in the Colossian church? 2. What did Paul ask for them in prayer? 3. List three things Christ rules, controls or dominates.

1: 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 1: 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 1. 2. 3. 4. What two things had Paul heard of in the Colossian church? What did Paul ask for them in prayer? List three things Christ rules, controls or dominates. List some important things about the Son stated in 1: 15 -18.

Vs. 15 • The image of the invisible God (Hebrews 1: 3) Vs. 16 What Jesus Is: Vs. 17 Vs. 18 Vs. 19 • The firstborn over all creation (Psalm 89: 27) • Creator -“For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. ” (Jn, 1: 3) • Agent of creation (“All things were created through Him”) • Reason for creation (“All things were created, , , for Him”) • “He IS before all things. ” (John 8: 58) • “In Him all things consist. ” (Hebrews 1: 3) • “He is the head of the body, the church. ” • “Who is from the beginning” • “The firstborn from the dead” (1 Corinthians 15: 20 -22) • “That in all things He may have the preeminence. ”

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 5. What was the former condition of the Colossians (and of us)? What did God do for us?

1: 21 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled…

Colossians 1: 19 -22 • What was accomplished by the fact that all fullness was in Christ? • God through Him could “reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven. ” • How was this accomplished? • “having made peace through the blood of His cross. ” • What was their (our) former relationship to God? • You…once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works. • What was the purpose of Christ’s death? • “to present you • holy, • blameless, • above reproach in His sight—

Is all of this conditional? • The Colossians were already “saints and faithful brethren. ” (1: 2) • Their faith, love and hope had been reported to Paul. • They had been delivered from darkness into the kingdom. (1: 13) • They had been “reconciled in the body if His flesh through death” • Now, “they would be presented holy, and blameless. and above reproach in His sight— 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard. ”

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 5. What was the former condition of the Colossians (and of us)? What did God do for us? 6. What was the "mystery" which Paul was appointed to reveal?

1: 25 I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God, 26 the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints.

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 5. What was the former condition of the Colossians (and of us)? What did God do for us? 6. What was the "mystery" which Paul was appointed to reveal? 7. What is our defense against "Persuasive Speech" and "Human Philosophy? "

2: 2 -4 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 8. What are two reasons one should not subject himself to "regulations" of men. 1. (2: 8) that teaching is not from Christ (ERV) 2. comes from the powers that influence this world (ERV)

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 8. What are two reasons one should not subject himself to "regulations" of men. 9. What two circumcisions are described here?

“But What about Circumcision? ” • Most Jews failed to understand the significance of circumcision. Genesis 17: 9 -13 Deuteronomy 10: 16; 30: 6; Jeremiah 4: 4 • Christians are those who have been truly circumcised. Romans 1: 28 -29; Philippians 3: 3 • How were Christians “circumcised? ” Colossians 2: 11 • When does this take place and Who does it? Colossians 2: 12

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 8. What are two reasons one should not subject himself to "regulations" of men. 9. What two circumcisions are described here? 10. When were we buried and raised with Christ?

Colossians 2: 12— 3: 5 • 12 buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses. • 2: 20 ”Therefore, if you died with Christ---” • 3: 1 ”If then you were raised with Christ---” • 3: 5 ”Therefore put to death your members—” (put off— vs. 8) • 3: 12 ”Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 11. Name some things we should put off.

Things to be “put off”– “put to death” 5 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: • sexual immorality • Impurity • passion • evil desire • covetousness, which is idolatry. • anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. • lying

Reasons we must “put off” these things: • Verse 3 • Verses 4 -5 • Verse 6 • Verses 7, 9 -10 • 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. • 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. 5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: (1 Cor. 6: 13 -15) • 6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 in which yourselves once walked when you lived in them. (See Ephesians 5: 6) • “…you have put off the old man with his deeds, 10 and have put on the new man who is

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 11. Name some things we should put off. 12. Name some things we should put on.

2: 2 that their 3: 10 10 and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him whohearts createdmay himbe encouraged, being knit put 3: 12 -14 12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, together in love longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 11. Name some things we should put off. 12. Name some things we should put on. 13. What motivates us to do right in all our relationships?

17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 11. Name some things we should put off 12. Name some things we should put on. 13. What motivates us to do right in all our relationships? 14. List some of Paul's friends and companions.

Tychicus, beloved brother, faithful minister, fellow servant Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother Aristarchus my fellow prisoner Mark the cousin of Barnabas (greet him) Jesus who is called Justus Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, always laboring fervently for you in prayers Luke the beloved physician Demas (who would eventually leave Paul) Nymphas and the church that is in her house. Archippus (son of Philemon? ) “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord”

Review of Colossians IV. Questions from the Text 11. 12. 13. 14. Name three things we should put off Name three things we should put on. What motivates us to do right in all our relationships? List some of Paul's friends and companions.