verses 7, 10, and 11? V THEME, KEY WORDS AND VERSES In your own words identify the theme of Colossians Note the list of key words shown on Chart 88 How does each word relate to the epistle’s theme? Add to the list other key words you noted as you surveyed the letter What key verse is cited on Chart 88? What other key verses represent the theme of Colossians? VI APPLICATIONS Many practical truths of Colossians derive from two intimate relationships that the believer has with Christ: death — “you have died with Christ” (2:20) resurrection — “you have been raised up with Christ” (3:1) Read the entire epistle again, observing the various applications that derive from the above truths VII REVIEW QUESTIONS How large a city was Colossae in the days of Paul? How far was it from Ephesus? Did Paul have anything to with the founding of the church at Colossae? If so, what? Name some active members of the congregation Who may have been the pastor when Paul wrote Colossians? Was Paul acquainted with most of the congregation by sight? Where were the two nearest churches located? Where was Paul when he wrote Colossians, and when did he write? What was the immediate occasion for writing this letter? What serious problems threatened the Colossian church? What approach did Paul use in writing to the church? 10 Whom else besides the Colossians did Paul want to read the letter? 11 What is the main theme of Colossians? 12 Compare the theme and purpose of Colossians with each of the following: Ephesians, Galatians, Romans 13 What are the different kinds of content in the epistle? Can you recall the outline and show where each new section begins? 14 Does Paul here follow his usual pattern of writing about doctrine, as a fo u nd at io n, before giving appeals for Christian living? 15 What title is assigned to Colossians on the chart? 16 Try to complete this outline: Christ Your Inheritance; _; _; _; _ 17 What are some key words and key verses of Colossians? VIII FURTHER STUDY Read through the entire epistle and note the times Christ is mentioned (either as Christ, or by other names and titles) Make a list showing what Paul writes about Him in each instance This study will support the conclusion that the fundamental thought of Colossians is Christ, the Head of all things Note all the names of people referred to in the epistle and what Paul writes about ... writing to the church? 10 Whom else besides the Colossians did Paul want to read the letter? 11 What is the main theme of Colossians? 12 Compare the theme and purpose of Colossians with each of the. .. with the founding of the church at Colossae? If so, what? Name some active members of the congregation Who may have been the pastor when Paul wrote Colossians? Was Paul acquainted with most of the. .. support the conclusion that the fundamental thought of Colossians is Christ, the Head of all things Note all the names of people referred to in the epistle and what Paul writes about