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Quiz about Pauls Letter to the Colossians

Paul's Letter to the Colossians Quiz

Colossians was written to combat errors in the church and to encourage the believers to trust in God. All info and verses come from the NLT Life Application Study Bible.

A multiple-choice quiz by laughinggirl. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
laughinggirl

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,033

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1260

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Question 1 of 10

1. Paul started the church at Colosse on his second missionary journey.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who does Paul say holds all creation together? Hint

all of these

the Holy Spirit

Christ

God the Father

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Question 3 of 10

3. Paul tells the Colossians that before they knew God they were his ___.

Answer: (One Word: 7 letters, not your friends)

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to Paul in chapter one, what is God's secret that has now been revealed? Hint

That there is no secret; everything is open before us.

Both that the Good News is for the Gentiles, and also that Christ lives in you.

That God forgives all sins.

That there will be no secrets in God's kingdom.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Paul writes that he has agonized over both the church at Colosse and another church. Where is the other church that Paul was agonizing over? Hint

Philippi

Athens

Corinth

Laodicea

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the missing word? "Let your ___ grow down into him..."

Answer: (One Word: part of a plant)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these does Paul say was only a shadow of Christ, pointing the way to his coming? Hint

celebrating the Sabbath

celebrating certain holy days

all of these

abstaining from certain foods and drinks

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Question 8 of 10

8. Is this verse correct? "... Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others."

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does Paul say is the most important piece of "clothing" a Christian must wear? Hint

body armor of righteousness

helmet of salvation

love

mercy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Was Paul in prison when he wrote this letter?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Paul started the church at Colosse on his second missionary journey.

Answer: False

Paul did not start this church. The church at Colosse was begun by Epaphras, a convert of Paul's.

2. Who does Paul say holds all creation together?

Answer: Christ

"Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before God made anything at all and is supreme over all creation. Christ is the one through whom God created everything in heaven and earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see - kings, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities. Everything has been created through him and for him.

He existed before everything else began, and he holds all creation together." 1:15-17

3. Paul tells the Colossians that before they knew God they were his ___.

Answer: enemies

"This includes you who were once so far away from God. You were his enemies, separated from him by your evil thoughts and actions, yet now he has brought you back as his friends..." 1:21-22

4. According to Paul in chapter one, what is God's secret that has now been revealed?

Answer: Both that the Good News is for the Gentiles, and also that Christ lives in you.

"This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to his own holy people. For it has pleased God to tell his people that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. For this is the secret: Christ lives in you, and this is your assurance that you will share in his glory." 1:26-27

5. Paul writes that he has agonized over both the church at Colosse and another church. Where is the other church that Paul was agonizing over?

Answer: Laodicea

"I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other friends who have never known me personally. My goal is that they will be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have full confidence because they have complete understanding of God's secret plan, which is Christ himself." 2:1-2

6. What is the missing word? "Let your ___ grow down into him..."

Answer: roots

"Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all he has done." Colossians 2:16-17

7. Which of these does Paul say was only a shadow of Christ, pointing the way to his coming?

Answer: all of these

"So don't let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ himself." 2:16-17

8. Is this verse correct? "... Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others."

Answer: Yes

"Since God chose you to be the holy people whom he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. You must make allowances for each other's faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others." 3:12-13

9. What does Paul say is the most important piece of "clothing" a Christian must wear?

Answer: love

"And the most important piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what binds us all together in perfect harmony." 3:14

10. Was Paul in prison when he wrote this letter?

Answer: Yes

"Don't forget to pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to preach about his secret plan - that Christ is also for you Gentiles. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should." 4:3-5

Source: Author laughinggirl

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