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Q3. (Colossians 3:8) Why are sins of the tongue so easy to slip into? In what ways do they damage us and others? How can we break free of sins of the tongue? Sins of the tongue are so easy to slip into because people see them as of less infamy and reproach before men, yet they are of greater guilt in the sight of God. Sins of the tongue are to be guarded and watched against, as well as sins of the heart; they are most scandalous, they dishonour God, and discredit religion, and wrong our own souls. The sins of the tongue, are little considered, their great guilt not apprehended, but men must account for their open reproaches, secret backbitings, scoffings, derisions, whereby they endeavour to fix an ignominy upon their neighbour; and particularly, the sin of lying here cautioned against, Lie not one to another.

Q2. (Colossians 3:5) Why is sexual **** so difficult for people, especially males? Though we cannot deny that we are sexual beings, how can we keep sexual desire from controlling us and causing us to sin? **** is a battle for us all. Christians

Q1. (Colossians 3:1-2) What does it mean to "set your heart/mind" on the things above? Does this mean that we're "too heavenly minded to be of any earthly good"? If not, what does it mean? What happens when we don't take control and direct our thinking and meditating? Setting our sights on heaven means striving to put heaven

Q4. (Colossians 2:20-23) Why are legalism and asceticism unable to restrain the sinful nature? What alternative to legalism does Paul offer in Colossians 2? It is because we cannot reach up to God by following rules of self-denial, by observing rituals, or by practicing religion. This is to mean keeping laws or rules will not earn salvation. Good News is that God reaches down to human beings, and he asks for our response. Man-made religions focus on human effort; Christianity focuses on Christ

Q3. (Colossians 2:13-15) How did forgiveness free us from the Law? What is the significance of nailing the Law to the cross? What does this symbolize? How did the cross bring triumph over evil spiritual forces? Before we were saved, we were slaves to our sinful nature; but now we are free to live for Christ. God looks at us as if we had died with Christ. Because our sins died with him, we are no longer condemned. The significance of nailing the law to the cross is that the penalty of sin died with Christ on the cross. God has declared us not guilty, and we need no longer live under sin

Q2. (Colossians 2:9-10) What does verse 9 teach about Christ's full divinity? In what sense are we "complete" or "come to fullness" in Christ? What does this mean? Why do we sometimes fail to understand this fullness? Verse 9 teaches that : In Christ the fullness of God lives in a human body

Q1. (Colossians 2:8) Philosophy refers to a prevailing belief system. How can a belief system be empty and false? Have you ever personally experienced being captivated by a belief system only to find it deceptive and hollow? A belief system can be empty and false when its teachings credits humanity, not Christ, with being the answer to life

Q4. (Colossians 2:2-3) In what sense are "all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" hidden in Christ? What does that mean? This is because it is Christ who revealed that wisdom to mankind that was hidden from long time. Therefore there is a fullness of wisdom in him, as he has perfectly revealed the will of God to mankind.

Q3. (Colossians 1:28-2:1) What is the purpose of Paul's labors according to verse 28? What does "perfect in Christ" mean? How does Paul accomplish this goal? In what way is he "struggling" for them? The purpose of Paul

Q2. (Colossians 1:26-27) What is the mystery that Paul talks about? In what sense was, "Christ in you, the hope of glory," hidden prior to this? In what sense is "glory" used here? What does "the hope of glory" mean in this context? The mystery is this: that God had designed to grant the Gentiles the same privileges with the Jews, and make them his people who were not his people. God

Q1. (Colossians 1:24) How could Paul's sufferings in prison complete what is lacking in Christ's afflictions? Is Paul referring to Christ's sufferings on the cross? Or is he seeing suffering in some kind of cosmic sense? If so, in what sense are your sufferings for Christ of value to the church As followers of Christ, however, we should be willing and prepared to do God

Q4. (Colossians 1:23) If our salvation depends upon the grace of God, not us, why is it necessary for us to "continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved"? What happens if we don't? What is the nature of the security we have in Jesus according to this text (and this text only*)? *Please don't use proof texts from other verses in the New Testament, but interpret Colossians 1:23 in its appropriate context. Steadfastness in the faith is an essential of true religion: a tree often transplanted cannot thrive. Since the gospel is assuredly the truth of God, it is foolishness in the extreme to be enticed from it by the novel teachings of men. It is the great duty of Christians, who have sat under the preaching of the gospel, to be well settled in the doctrine of faith, which they have heard and received, and that the best way to be settled, is to be well grounded; if we are not settled in religion, we can never grow in religion; an ungrounded Christian can never be a growing Christian; and if we are not well grounded in the faith,we can never suffer for the faith.

Q3. (Colossians 1:22) How can we be presented "holy," "without blemish," and "free from accusation" since we are not perfect? How is this possible? The way to be free from sin is to trust Jesus Christ to take it away by accepting Christ, who died in our place. When a judge in a court of law declares the defendant not guilty, the person is acquitted of all the accusations or charges. Legally, it is as if he or she had never been accused. When God forgives our sins, our record is wiped clean. From his perspective, it is as though we had never sinned.

Q2. (Colossians 1:20-22) By what means did Jesus accomplish this reconciliation? What does "the blood of his cross" have to do with it? What is the purpose of this reconciliation? (verse 22) To whom are we "presented?" (verse 22) Christ

Q1. (Colossians 1:20-22). What does "reconcile" mean? What was our state before reconciliation? (verse 21) Reconcile means to reestablish a close relationship between. Like in this case Christ

Q4. (Colossians 1:18) How should the assertion that Jesus is the "head of the body, the church" affect the way we conceive of the church? Is he talking about the universal church or a local congregation, or both? If we believe that Jesus is the head of the church, how should that affect the way we conduct our life and ministry as the church? In what ways does the visible church represent the "head"? How well do we as the body follow his leadership? Christ is the head, and we are the body of his church. Just as the parts of the body function under the direction of the brain, so Christians are to work together under the command and authority of Jesus Christ The image of the body shows the church

Q3. (Colossians 1:16) "Thrones," "powers," "rulers," "principalities," "authorities," etc. probably refer to both earthly as well as angelic and demonic dominions. What does this passage teach about the relation of these powers to Jesus? How should this affect our fear of them? How should it affect our prayers? This passage teaches us that by so that by the comparison of most excellent spirits, we may understand how far surpassing the Excellency of Christ is, in whom alone we have to content ourselves with, and let go of all angels.

Q2. (Colossians 1:15b-17) What does "firstborn of all creation/every creature" mean? Is Jesus a created being? If not, what does "firstborn" mean here? What do verses 16-17 teach about Jesus' pre-existence? What does verse 16b teach about the purpose of creation? According to verse 17, what is Jesus' past role in creation? What is his present role in creation? He was born or begotten before all the creation, before any creature was made. Jesus is not created being Christ existed before anything else and is the firstborn of those resurrected. Verses 16-17 teaches that Jesus had a being before the world was made, before the beginning of time, and therefore from all eternity. The whole creation is kept together by the power of the Son of God, and made to consist in its proper frame. It is preserved from disbanding and running into confusion.

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 "the image of the invisible God"? 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?* As the visible image of the invisible God, he is the exact representation of God. He not only reflects God, but he reveals God to us. Jesus is the visible, tangible image of the invisible God. He is the complete revelation of what God is like. In Christ, God revealed his nature and essence in a way that could be seen and touched. In Christ, God became a man who lived on earth. According to verse 19, Christ was fully human; he was also fully divine. Christ has always been God and always will be God.

Q5. (Colossians 1:13-14) What are the two qualities mentioned in verse 14 that characterize the "kingdom of his beloved Son"? What did the idea of redemption mean in the Greek? In what way did Christ "redeem" us? What is the significance of the fact that our sins are forgiven in this kingdom? 1.He purchased our freedom from sin and judgment with his blood, Through his own death, Christ freed us from the slavery of sin forever. 2.He forgave all our sins. Redemption was the price paid to gain freedom for a slave. Through his death, Jesus paid the price to release us from slavery to sin. Forgiveness was granted in Old Testament times on the basis of the shedding of animals

Q4. (Colossians 1:12-13) What are the three or four action verbs in verses 12 and 13 that paint a picture of salvation? Who performs the action? Who is it performed on? In what way were we "qualified/enabled/made meet"? In what way were we "rescued" or "delivered"? Actions verbs that paint picture of salvation are -transferred from darkness to light, from slavery to freedom, from guilt to forgiveness, and from the power of Satan to the power of God. All these action is performed by God through His Son Jesus Christ. [/

Q3. (Colossians 1:12-13) Why does Paul use the terms darkness and light to portray his readers past and future? Why does he remind them where they came from? What is "the inheritance of the saints in light" that he mentions? In verse 13 we find two terms used of governing bodies? How are they contrasted in verse 13? In what sense are subjects "governed" in each? He uses these terms because true believers have been transferred from darkness to light, from slavery to freedom, from guilt to forgiveness, and from the power of Satan to the power of God. We have been rescued from a rebel kingdom to serve the rightful King. Light is a symbol of purity and blessedness. Satan is the power of darkness. Those in sin are held under his power. The inheritance of the saints. God's infinite love had called them to be children, heirs, and joint-heirs with Christ. The heavenly inheritance is meant. To have a share with the saints in light is to be heirs of heavenly felicity.