corinthians 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? like listening to a one sided phone conversation.
b. Who was Epaphras? a minister
c. What's heresy? What kind of heresy is Paul talking about? Heresy is opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, esp. of a church or religious system.
d. What's Paul's "Main Point"? Colossians 2:6-8
e. Where is Colosse? 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? Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existes before anything was created and is supreme over all creation.
b. Why can't Paul visit Colosse? because it was a week's walk
c. How does Paul begin this letter? agonized
d. What does Col. 1:16 say? basically, Jesus created everything and is supreme
e. Who was Jupiter? Mithra? Local spirits? How does this fit into Colossians? Jupiter is the top Roman God. Mithra is Worshipped as a good spirit and ruler of the world. Local spirits are spirits in trees rivers fields and mountains. Colossians talks about creation and the invisible world.
f. Each person in your group should read Colossians 3, and post a 1-paragraph summary about this book to your blog.

Colossians 3 is a very hard hitting chapter. It tells us how we should live heavenly lives, and how we will be punished for our sins. One of the last verses stood out to me, "God has no favorites." We see favoritism alot in our society and he lets us know, that we will be punished for our sins. This chapter definitly prompted me to examine my heart, and make sure that my life lines up with the word of God. I love you (:

Colossians 3 is about how we as Christians should obey God and follow his word. And how God doesnt not appreciate us sinning against him. And how he will not tolerate it. And that christ doesnt matter who it is. He will give them the same punishment.

Galitans, Ephesians, phippians blog test

Galatians:
Who wrote Galatians? Paul
Who was it written to? to Galatia
When was it written? 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? 60 AD
Who was it written to? wrote to church of Ephesus
Where is Ephesus? modern day Turkey
What does he write (2 main points)? Praises them for solid christians reputation, and reminds them that Jesus is the source of salvation

Philippians:
Who wrote Philippians? Paul
When was it written? 60 AD
Who was it written to? Church of Philippi
Where is Philippi?What kind of letter is this? Modern day Greece, fatherly letter

Ephesians and Philippians Book Assignment

pp 408-409
a. What kind of letter is Ephesians? upbeat letter
b. What is Paul's "Main Point"? Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.
c. Who is this letter from? Paul


page 412 "To Do List for the Mature"
a. How does Paul say we can gauge the maturity of our faith? list of spiritual characteristics.
b. What's on Paul's List for "keeping us on track"? List them out. stop telling lies, dont let anger control you, give generously to others, dont use foul or abusive language, be kind to each other, tender


page 415 "Suit Up for Spiritual Battle"
a. If Christians aren't fighting against Romans, who are they fighting against? forces that are more powerful.
b. What are the pieces of physical armor Paul is talking about and what is its spiritual equal? belt of truth, body armor (god righteousness) shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, sword ( the word of God)

"The Race of Our Lives" on page 421.

- This passage is talking about a metaphor that Paul makes about a race. We are not running our race for a temporary priza, but for everlasting life. So we should put all of our heart, soul, and mind into winning the race. God wants us to live a life that glorifies him, run a race that would make him proud. This helps us Christians t understand how important the kingdom of heaven is, and to run the race with all we have.