Colossians Quiz

Answer key for Colossians Quiz

1. Q1: In the first chapter, Paul gives thanks to God for the Colossians' faith in Christ Jesus and their love toward whom? Answer: All the saints. Paul mentions their love 'to all the saints' in his opening thanksgiving. Reference: Colossians 1:4 (KJV).
2. Q2: Who is described as a 'dear fellowservant' and a 'faithful minister of Christ' who declared the Colossians' love in the Spirit? Answer: Epaphras. Epaphras is identified as their faithful minister and Paul's fellowservant. Reference: Colossians 1:7 (KJV).
3. Q3: According to Colossians 1:15, Christ is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of every what? Answer: Creature. The text states He is the 'firstborn of every creature.' Reference: Colossians 1:15 (KJV).
4. Q4: Paul warns the believers to beware lest any man spoil them through what two things? Answer: Philosophy and vain deceit. Paul warns against 'philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men.' Reference: Colossians 2:8 (KJV).
5. Q5: What did Christ blot out, nailing it to his cross? Answer: The handwriting of ordinances. He blotted out 'the handwriting of ordinances that was against us.' Reference: Colossians 2:14 (KJV).
6. Q6: If ye then be risen with Christ, what things does Paul say we should seek? Answer: Those things which are above. Paul exhorts believers to 'seek those things which are above.' Reference: Colossians 3:1 (KJV).
7. Q7: What is called 'the bond of perfectness' in the third chapter? Answer: Charity. Paul instructs to put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. Reference: Colossians 3:14 (KJV).
8. Q8: Paul instructs that whatever we do in word or deed, we should do all in whose name? Answer: The name of the Lord Jesus. The scripture says to 'do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.' Reference: Colossians 3:17 (KJV).
9. Q9: Paul commands that our speech be alway with grace, seasoned with what? Answer: Salt. The text says speech should be 'alway with grace, seasoned with salt.' Reference: Colossians 4:6 (KJV).
10. Q10: Which individual is described as 'the beloved physician' in the final chapter? Answer: Luke. Paul sends greetings from 'Luke, the beloved physician.' Reference: Colossians 4:14 (KJV).