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Q2. (Colossians 1:26-27) What is the mystery that Paul talks about? That salvation has come to the gentiles. In what sense was, "Christ in you, the hope of glory," hidden prior to this? Prior to the time this letter was written, only the Jews had been offered salvation. In what sense is "glory" used here? Glory = being in Heaven. What does "the hope of glory" mean in this context? Christ is the only hope of glory.

I agree with Paul H. who wrote that this is a difficult passage especially since we know that all that Jesus did was complete and lacked nothing. I guess all that I can say is that I believe this was just Paul

Hi Nancy, We are saved by Grace through Faith. (Eph 2:8-9). It is a combination of both. Grace alone can

Hi Ramon, Thanks so much for the response. I am thinking over what you wrote, and would like to respond but it will take me a few days. Just wanted you to know that I have read your post! Nancy

Q4. (Colossians 1:23) If our salvation depends upon the grace of God, not us, why is it necessary for us to

According to verse 19, to what degree does this image accurately represent God? Is Jesus actually God in the flesh, or only a manifestation of God, a kind of holograph?

Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is

Q3. (Colossians 1:12-13) Why does Paul use the terms darkness and light to portray his readers past and future? I believe Paul used the terms darkness and light to describe their past and future because at the time of writing it was a simple way to describe what was going on in the new Christian

Q1. Paul glorifies the gospel, the good news. What words does he use to describe the action of the gospel in verses 5 and 6? Paul mentions that the gospel is bearing fruit and growing. Q1a. Given the temptation the recipients have to adopt another religious philosophy, why do you think he reminds them of the world scope of the gospel