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LaSOM - Prison Epist
LaSOM - Prison Epistles; Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. What was the reason that the Roman governor of the Lycus Valley forbade the export of currency to pay the temple tax? | Because by 62 B.C. there was a large population of Jews in the Valley, as many as 10,000 |
| 2. What is the conclusion (based on internal evidence) of the identity of the founder of the church in Colossae? | Epaphras |
| 3. How can the false teaching in Colossae best be described? | A syncretistic religious system of diverse religious and philosophical components of Oriental, Greek, Roman, and Jewish Cultures. |
| 4. What two directions did the ethical lives of the Gnostics take? | a. Rigid Asceticism: Strict " Religion"– evil, separate from matter to not be contaminated. Body cravings restricted b. Libertinism: Believe the body is already evil, further indulgence – no serious consequences |
| 5. What was the solution to the Colossians heresy found in the application of the Christ hymn? | a. Establishes preeminence of Christ in the universe b. Establishes preeminence of Christ in the church |
| 6. What are the three places of origin normally proposed for the Epistle to Colossae | a. Rome b. Caesarea c. Ephesus |
| 7. What is the familiar triad introduced in Colossians? | a. Faith b. Hope c. Love |
| 8. What are the practical dimensions introduced by the truthfulness and power of the Gospel? | a. universal in scope b. brings blessing the whole world |
| 9. What are the criteria established by Paul to counter the claims of the false teachers? | a. Test the claims of the heretics against the claims of the gospel. b. Consider the messenger. |
| 10. What are the three consequences of knowing God’s will? | a. Live as the Lord wants b. Please the Lord fully in all things c. Fruitfulness in good works and growth in the knowledge of God |
| 11. What is the opinion of the majority of scholars concerning Colossians 1:15-20? | its a hymn |
| 12. Give two reasons that Paul is not considered the author of the hymn in Colossians. | a. The passage contains many words and phrases not found elsewhere in Paul’s writings. b. It was not uncommon for Paul to incorporate previously existing traditional material in his letters. |
| 13. What is the primary purpose of the hymn? | To establish superiority or the preeminence of Christ in all things |
| 14. Give the sense of the Greek word synesteken. | Connotes preservation or coherence. The Lord who creates the universe also sustains it. |
| 15. What does reconciliation imply? | Existing estrangement or hostility that needed to be corrected |
| 16. For Paul where is reconciliation located? | in the historical act accomplished by the shedding of Christ’s blood on the cross. |
| 17. What was Paul’s ultimate goal? | To encourage (in heart) his readers |
| 18. According to the author when you see a “therefore” in scripture what should you do? | Go back and see what it is there for! |
| 19. What three things does Paul expose concerning heresy in a stern warning given in Colossians? | a. It’s effect to enslave its victims b. It’s hollow and deceptive philosophy c. The teachings are human not divine in origin |
| 20. List three nuances that were a part of the standard baptismal instruction of the early church. | a. Baptism is a faith-baptism, it is for believers who put their faith in Christ b. It is a participation in Christ’s death and resurrection c. It has ethical implications because in it the believer receives new life in Christ |
| 21. Chapter three of Colossians begins what is normally called which part of the epistle? | The Ethical section |
| 22. How does the believer participate in that spiritual and eternal realm in which Christ has been exalted and enthroned? | Through Baptism in Christ |
| 23. List five vices that are related to sexual sins. | a. Sexual immorality b. Impurity c. Lust d. Evil desires e. Greed |
| 24. Sins that affect social relationships can be divided into what two categories? | a. Sins that can be Internalized b. Sins that can be Verbalized |
| 25. There is a tension between what two parts in a Christian’s life? | Indicative and Imperative |
| 26. What is the good news of the gospel now? | God is at work restoring the lost image |
| 27. What are four things obliterated as the result of being in Christ? | a. Racial distinctions b. Religious distinctions c. Cultural distinctions d. Social distinctions |
| 28. List five of the nine virtues the Colossians are instructed to put on. | a. Compassion b. Kindness c. Humility d. Gentleness e. Patience f. Love g. Bear with each other h. Forgive one another i. Thanksgiving |
| 29. What is the important principle that Paul gives instead of a directory of rules? | Everything they do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus |
| 30. What are the two reciprocal admonitions governing relationships given by Paul? | a. Mutual love b. Mutual Submission |
| 31. In addressing the gospel to the issue of slavery, what kind of power do Christians exercise and what other kind of power is this a contrast to? | Transforming power not revolutionary power |
| 32. Under Christ’s lordship, Paul mentions three changes that have taken place in slaves in respect to their status: | a. Slaves have a new attitude b. Slaves have a new center of reference c. Slaves have a new reward |
| 33. What was the new center of reference for the slave owner that impacted slavery? | They are called upon to demonstrate fairness and justice toward those who serve them |
| 34. What two qualities of speech are essential as we give the reason for the hope that we have? | a. Full of grace b. Seasoned with salt |
| 35. List five of the six things that Colossians and Philemon have in common. | a. Written from same place b. Addressed to same church c. Mention similar circumstances of Paul’s imprisonment d. List of personal greetings is almost identical e. Both name Timothy as cooperating with Paul in writing the letter **Probably collected and kept as a single piece of correspondence** |
| 36. What was the strategy of Paul in dealing with Philemon and his slave? | a. To move carefully and weigh every word b. He wants to avoid impression of legislating the decision that he wishes Philemon to make c. He will suggest a course of action and appeal to Philemon’s Christian standards but leave the ultimate decision to the slave owner |
| 37. What is the eternal relationship that Paul elaborates in verse 16 of Philemon? | Onesimus comes no longer as a slave but as a dear brother |
| 38. What are the three stylistic similarities of Colossians and Ephesians? | a. Follow pattern of praise, thanksgiving, and prayer b. The hymn and place in the epistle c. Divided conveniently into doctrine and practice |
| 39. What is a feature of the hymn in Ephesians? | The place it gives to all three members of the trinity |
| 40. How are the members of the Trinity presented in the hymn? | a. God is the source of spiritual blessings b. Christ is the agent in whom all blessings are realized c. The Holy Spirit is the one who seals or marks believers as belonging to Christ |
| 41. What is the author’s view of “election” as presented in Ephesians? | Election to salvation does not imply that God, therefore, predestines the rest of humanity do damnation; nor should election lead to spiritual pride among the elect. Election simply affirms that personal faith rests upon the prior work (grace) of God, so that, with respect to salvation, God has taken the initiative to claim a people for himself. |
| 42. What does “in order that we…might be for the praise of his glory” suggest? | That one’s very being or existence is involved |
| 43. The body represents different things in Romans and Corinthians compared to Ephesians and Colossians. Who is represented in each? | a. Romans & Corinthians: Christ b. Ephesians & Colossians: the church |
| 44. Give three contrasting features presented in Ephesians 2:1-10. | a. Gentiles first and then Jews b. Contrast between their former pagan way of life and their new life in Christ c. Contrast between the world, Satan, and the flesh with God’s mercy, love and grace |
| 45. What is a popular way of discussing the nature of faith? | In an acrostic: Forsaking-All-I-Take-Him |
| 46. What is the twofold effect of Christ’s work in breaking down the barrier of Jew and Gentile? | a. It is the creation of one new people b. Reconciliation of the two, enmity was replaced by peace |
| 47. List four items concerning the use of “mystery” by Paul. | a. The rather mystical concept of the indwelling of Christ b. Mystery of Christ as it alludes to the fact that the Gentiles are recipients of the Gospel c. Mystery of God’s plan to unite all creatures through the agency of Christ d. The mystery is the unity between the Jew and Gentile |
| 48. What are Paul’s three requests in his prayer of Ephesians? | a. For inner strength from the Holy Spirit b. The abiding presence of Christ in one’s heart c. That the readers be rooted in love |
| 49. What are five interpretations of “to the lower, earthly regions”? | a. The earth b. The region below the earth, such as Hell or Hades c. Christ’s decent at the incarnation d. Christ’s humiliation on the cross and his subsequent death and burial e. Christ’s return at Pentecost to give his Spirit to the church |
| 50. Give a description of each of the offices or ministries to the church. | a. Apostles : Ones who have been sent b. Prophets: Proclaimers & Predictors c. Evangelists: Preachers of the Gospel (going into un-evangelized areas) d. Pastors & Teachers: Care and feed flock |
| 51. List five vices and virtues that belong to the old and the new life. | a. Lying / Truth b. Thief / Goes to work c. Anger / Reconciliation d. Harmful Words / Helpful Words e. Bitterness, passion, anger, and insults / tenderheartedness, forgiveness, and love |
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