Book of Colossians Quiz Leave a Comment / By Curtis Jackson / April 1, 2026 Book of Colossians Quiz Short quiz based on the video summaries on the book of Colossians. 1 / 10 According to the source material, who was the individual responsible for starting the church in Colossae? Onesimus Epaphras Paul Tychicus 2 / 10 Where was Paul located when he wrote the letter to the Colossians? In a Roman synagogue In prison In the city of Colossae At the Temple in Jerusalem 3 / 10 In the poem found in Colossians 1, what does the phrase 'firstborn over all creation' signify regarding Jesus? He is the head of the earthly government in Rome He was the first human ever created by God He was the literal biological child of the Creator His royal status as the King of creation 4 / 10 Which two specific cultural pressures were tempting the Colossians to turn away from a pure devotion to Jesus? Greek philosophy and Roman military service Atheism and the rejection of all spiritual powers Mystical polytheism and pressure to observe Torah laws Economic boycotts and political rebellion 5 / 10 How does Paul characterize the 'new humanity' that Christians are invited to join? A political movement intended to overthrow the Roman Empire A group that follows the strict dietary laws of the Torah An exclusive group reserved only for those of Jewish descent A community defined by mercy, forgiveness, and love 6 / 10 What does Paul mean when he tells the Colossians to 'set their minds on things above'? They should study astronomy to understand the spiritual world They should focus on the place where Jesus rules over creation They should ignore earthly life and wait for death They should seek mystical visions to escape their problems 7 / 10 In a Christian household, as described by Paul, how is the role of the husband transformed? He maintains the power of life and death over his family He becomes the high priest of his own private temple He is subject to Jesus by loving his wife and prioritizing her well-being He is no longer responsible for any household decisions 8 / 10 What instruction does Paul give regarding the treatment of Onesimus, a formerly enslaved person? He should be returned to his master to face legal punishment He should be received as a faithful and beloved brother He should be kept in hiding from the Roman authorities He should be made the new leader of the Colossian church 9 / 10 According to the letter, what did Jesus accomplish regarding the 'elemental spirits' and spiritual powers? He taught his followers how to appease them through rituals He triumphed over them through his death and resurrection He incorporated them into the hierarchy of the church He revealed that they do not actually exist 10 / 10 What 'Big Idea' does the author suggest summarizes the entire letter to the Colossians? Christians should separate themselves entirely from all Roman culture Strict adherence to the Torah is the only way to please God The new creation began when Jesus rose from the dead Paul's imprisonment is a sign that the mission has failed Your score is
