Colossians Book Assignment

Read pp. 423-424 in your textbook. Answer the following questions and post to your blog:

a. Why are Bible experts having a tough time figuring out what Colosse's problem is?
The letters form is like listening to one side of a phone conversation, and trying to interpret what's happening on the other end.

b. Who was Epaphras?
A minister who started a church.

c. What's heresy? What kind of heresy is Paul talking about?
Heresy is the rejection of one or more established beliefs of a religious body, or adherence to other beliefs. No one knows, but some guess: Mind-over-matter regolion, Jewish Christianity, or Mix-and-Match religion.

d. What's Paul's "Main Point"?
"Just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him.... Don't let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense."(Colossians 2:6-8)

e. Where is Colosse?
In Turkey.

Read "For Those Tempted to Demote Jesus" page 425. Answer the following questions and post them to your blog.

a. What does Col 1:15 say?
" Chirst is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation."

b. Why can't Paul visit Colosse?
Because he was in prison.

c. How does Paul begin this letter?
With a greeting that's typical of Greek letters. Then moves into prayer.

d. What does Col. 1:16 say?
The song doesn't have a title. But it has a point: There's nothing superior to Jesus - who is God in the flesh. Jesus created everything, including the spirits in the "unseen world".

e. Who was Jupiter? Mithra? Local spirits? How does this fit into Colossians?
Jupiter- Called Zeus among Greeks, he's was the top Roman god and chief of all the Roman gods.
Mithra- Was worshiped as a good spirit and ruler of the world, Mithra is popular among Roman soldiers and freed slaves.

f. Each person in your group should read Colossians 3, and post a 1-paragraph summary about this book to your blog.

Philippians 3:12-14

Philippians 3:12- I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me."

Not- ou
as though- hoti
I had already- ēdē
attained- lambanō
either- ē
were already- ēdē
perfect- teleioō
but- de
I follow after- diōkō
if- ei kai
that I may apprehend- katalambanō
that for- epi
which- hos
also- kai
I am apprehended- katalambanō
of- hypo
Christ- Christos
Jesus- Iēsous

Philippians 3:13- "Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead."

Brethren- adelphos
I- egō
count- logizomai
not- ou
myself- emautou
to have apprehended- katalambanō
but- de
[this] one thing- heis
[I do], forgetting- epilanthanomai
those things- men
which are behind- opisō
and- de
reaching forth unto- epekteinomai
those things which are before- emprosthen



Philippians 3:14- "I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."

I press- diōkō
toward- kata
the mark- skopos
for- epi
the prize- brabeion
of the high- anō
calling- klēsis
of God- theos
in- en
Christ- Christos
Jesus- Iēsous

Read pp. 423-424 in your textbook. Answer the following questions and post to your blog:
a. Why are Bible experts having a tough time figuring out what Colosse's problem is?
b. Who was Epaphras?
c. What's heresy? What kind of heresy is Paul talking about?
d. What's Paul's "Main Point"?
e. Where is Colosse?


Read "For Those Tempted to Demote Jesus" page 425. Answer the following questions and post them to your blog.
a. What does Col 1:15 say?
b. Why can't Paul visit Colosse?
c. How does Paul begin this letter?
d. What does Col. 1:16 say?
e. Who was Jupiter? Mithra? Local spirits? How does this fit into Colossians?
f. Each person in your group should read Colossians 3, and post a 1-paragraph summary about this book to your blog.

Galatians, Philipians, and Ephesians Test

Galatians:
Who wrote Galatians?
Paul
Who was it written to?
To the Church of Galatia
When was it written?
Circa 50 AD
Why does the author write Galatians?
-To clear up confusion about Christianity
Where is Galatia?
Modern Day Turkey


Ephesians:
Who wrote Ephesians?
Paul.
When was it written?
Circa 60 AD.
Who was it written to?
The Church at Ephesus
Where is Ephesus?
Modern day Turkey.
What does he write (2 main points)?
1. Praises them for their solid Christian reputation.
2. Reminds them that Jesus is the source of their salvation.
Philippians:
Who wrote Philippians?
Paul.
When was it written?
Circa 60 AD.
Who was it written to?
Church at Philippi.
Where is Philippi?What kind of letter is this?
Modern day Greece. A fatherly letter to the church at Philippi.

Ephesians and Philippians book assignment

Read pp 408-409. Answer the following questions and post your answers to your blog:
a. What kind of letter is Ephesians? an upbeat, positive letter.
b. What is Paul's "Main Point"?"Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ." Eph. 5:2
c. Who is this letter from?Paul.


Read page 412 "To Do List for the Mature". Answer the following questions and post your answers to your blog:
a. How does Paul say we can gauge the maturity of our faith? "But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me." Phil. 3:12
b. What's on Paul's List for "keeping us on track"? List them out.
Stop telling lies.
Don't let anger control you.
Give generously to others.
Don't use foul or abusive language.
Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, and forgiving.
Stay away from sexual immorality and obscene jokes.
Don't get drunk.
Instead, fill yourself with God's Spirit, and sing his praises.


Read page 415 "Suit Up for Spiritual Battle". Answer the following questions and post your answers to your blog:
a. If Christians aren't fighting against Romans, who are they fighting against?
Ephesians 6:12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

b. What are the pieces of physical armor Paul is talking about and what is its spiritual equal?
Belt- truth
Body armor- God's righteousness
shoes- peace from the good news
shield- faith
helmet- salvation
sword- Word of God.

Read "The Race of Our Lives" on page 421. Write a 1 paragraph summary about this passage and post it to your blog. What stuck out to you? Why is this verse so important to us as believers?

Rebecca- What stuck out to me was that Paul put the message in an illustration so that the people could understand it better. The illustration was a race. And the Greeks hold the Olympic games every four years. The verse is " We do it for an eternal prize." (1 Cor.9:25). This verse is important because we need to obey God's laws with our whole hearts to get to heaven, not just to get things on earth.

Kayla- I think that Paul is trying to say how we should focus on the important things in life. He refered to a runner in a race on the homestretch: " Greek runners in the homestretch of the race will lock their eyes on the goal ahead.

Romans and Corinthians test

Romans

Who wrote Romans?Paul.

When was it written?Circa 57 AD.

Who was it written to?Christians in Rome.

Explain “Christianity’s first theology textbook” as it pertains to Romans.
Romans=Christianity's first theology testbook.And theology is the study of divine things or religious truth; divinity.
Why did Paul write Romans?To tell us how God makes us right in His sight by faith.

Write your memory verse for Romans.Romans 1:16"For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes."

1 Corinthians

Who wrote 1 Cor?Paul.

Who was it written to?to the Corinthians.

Where is the city of Corinth (modern day)? Greece.

What 3 problems did the church at Corinth write to Paul about? 1. The church is divided;2.A church member is living in sin with his stepmom; 3. The Christians are suing each other.

What were his solutions? (In scripture)
1. 1Corinthians 1:10"Let there be non divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind,united in thought and purpose."
2. 1 Corinthians 5:4-5"Call a meeting of the church...then you must throw this man out."
3.1 Corinthians 6:1" How dare your file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers."

Write out your memory verse for 1 Corinthians.
1 Corinthians 3:17" For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple."

2 Corinthians

Who wrote 2 Corinthians?Paul.

Who was it written to? The Corinthians.

When was it written? Circa 55 AD.

What five things do these “false apostles” accuse Paul of? 1.Fake Apostle; Promoting himself;3. Lying to the Corinthians;4.Keeping offerings;5.Writing stern letters but not backing it up with action.

How does Paul answer each accusation?1.he suffered through so much and a fake apostle would have quit a long time ago. 2. 2 Cor. 4:5 "You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake."3 2 Cor. 1:23 "Now I call upon God as my witness that I am telling the truth. The reason I didn’t return to Corinth was to spare you from a severe rebuke:4. 2 Cor. 8:20-21 "We are traveling together to guard against any criticism for the way we are handling this generous gift. 21 We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable." 5. 2 Cor.3:17 "For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."

Write out your memory verse for 2 Corinthians. 2 COr. 3:17
For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

1 Corinthians

1) Read page 389 "Pauls Q&A Letter"
2) Answer the following questions:
How does Paul answer the following questions from the Corinthians?
a. Who's the spiritual leader of our church?"I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow."
b. What should we do with the church member living in sin w/his stepmom?"call a meeting of the church.[a] I will be present with you in spirit, and so will the power of our Lord Jesus. 5 Then you must throw this man out."
c. Is it okay for church members to sue each other? "how dare you file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers!"
d. Can we do anything we want?not everything is good for you...Don’t you realize that your bodies are actually parts of Christ? Should a man take his body, which is part of Christ, and join it to a prostitute? Never!"
e. Should we get married or live celibate lives?
f. Is it okay to eat meat sacrificed to idols?
g. Is it okay to turn Lord's Supper into potluck?
h. Will Christians really be raised from the dead?
i. What kind of resurrection bodies will we have?


3) Read page 390. How does "celibacy beat marriage" - according to Paul?


4) Read page 391 "Chaos In The Worship Service"


a. How have worship services gotten out of hand concerning
i. Worship fashions
ii. Communion vs. Potluck
iii. Speaking in tongues
iv. Women Speaking in Church


5) Read page 392. Which spiritual gift is "tops"- according to Paul?