STUDY QUESTIONS FOR Colossians Lesson 1 (Chapter 1)

1. According to a statement made at the outset of this lesson, what does the Book of Colossians emphasize?

2. According to Colossians 1:13, from what has God delivered Christians?

3. According to Colossians 1:13, into what has God placed Christians?

4. According to Colossians 1:14, what is the source of each Christian’s forgiveness from sin?

5. What, according to the closing words of Leviticus 17:11, does blood do in God’s sight?

6. According to Leviticus 16 and Hebrews 10:3, how often did the Israelites have to make atonement for their sins?

7. According to Hebrews 7:27, how often was Christ required to make atonement for the sins of the entire world?

8. How many times, according to Hebrews 10:12,14, did Jesus offer Himself for humanity’s sins?

9. What, according to Hebrews 9:22, is absolutely essential if forgiveness of sins is to oc­cur?

 10. What, according to Hebrews 10:19, permits Christians to go to the throne of God with boldness in order to offer their praises and requests?

 11. There are two things, according to Ephesians 1:7, that Christians receive as children of God. What are those two things?

 12. What important spiritual message (for all times and people) is taught in Ezekiel 18:19-20?

 13. What important spiritual message (for all times and people) is taught in Isaiah 59:1-2?

 14. What important messages are contained in Matthew 7:13-14?

 15. According to 1 Peter 1:18-19, what redeems people from the terrible burden of sin?

 16. Who, according to passages such as John 1:29 and 1 Peter 1:19, is the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world?

 17. In 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9, two groups of people are mentioned as those who will be con­demned on the Day of Judgment. What people compose each of those groups?

 18. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 we find what has been referred to as “the core Gospel.” What is its main message?

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