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REL 103 - New Testament Survey

Report 11 : Colossians, I & II Thessalonians

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Your Name & Email Address ?

A :

Write out your 6 "Key Verses" for this week's readings : Give chapter and verse, and write out the complete verse.

B :

  1. Where was Colossae ?
  2. According to the text-book, what trouble at Colossae did Paul address
  3. Summarize Paul's prayer for the Colossians (Colossians 1:9-13)
  4. Write an account of the nature and work of Jesus Christ as described in Colossians, 1:14-22
  5. What warnings for us does Paul have in Colossians, chapter 2
  6. Describe the guidelines for Christian life found in Colossians 3:1-17
  7. Describe the guidelines for Christian relationships found in Colossians 3:18-4:6
  8. Who were the two men who carried the letter to Colossae
  9. Who else, from Colossae, was with Paul when he wrote the letter to the Colossians
  10. Name the other men who were with Paul when he wrote the letter to the Colossians
  11. Where was Thessalonica
  12. Using the text-book and any other sources you wish, describe the church at Thessalonica
  13. Why did Paul write the first letter to the Thessalonians
  14. Referring to the Book of Acts, write an account of Paul's first visit and ministry in Thessalonica
  15. How does Paul describe his methods of ministry at Thessalonica (I Thessalonians 2:1-12)
  16. How does I Thessalonians 3:1-7 relate to the account in the Book of Acts (give chapter and verse and write out any key texts)
  17. What guidelines and advice are there for us in I Thessalonians, chapter 4
  18. What guidelines and advice are there for us in I Thessalonians, chapter 5
  19. What advice for the persecuted church does Paul give in II Thessalonians, chapters 1 & 2
  20. What guidelines and advice are there for us in II Thessalonians, chapter 3

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