Study Guide on Colossians
Chapter 3
1. T/F Paul, in verse 1, calls in question the Colossians being risen with Christ. (v. 1)
2. Emblematically, the Colossians were risen in Christ, in their __________. (v.1)
3. T/F Things sought from above are done by works of righteousness. (v.1)
4. Being dead and risen with Christ, should, direct our __________, __________, and __________, in the exercise of the graces of __________, __________, and __________, heavenwards. (v.1)
5. Our __________ and our __________should be on "things above." (v.2)
6. T/F There should be no anxiety and perplexity of mind, in an over thoughtful and distressing manner in seeking the things of the earth. (v.2)
7. The Christian is exhorted to be mindful of the things __________ rather that the things of the __________. (v.2)
8. The Christian is dead to the law, __________, __________, and __________, by the body of Christ. (v.3)
9. Sanctification is both __________and __________. (v.3)
10. The __________ life of the saints is hid from the men of the world, who are __________ from the life of God, are __________ of the Lord of life, and know __________of the spirit of life. (v.3)
11. T/F Eternal life is hidden from natural men; the things that are eternal, are things unseen by the carnal eye, and not to be conceived of by a carnal heart. (v.3)
12. Our __________ and __________life is in God. (v.3)
13. To know Christ now is the beginning to __________ life. (v.4)
14. T/F The mortification of the saints is a mortification or destruction of the body of sin itself. (v.5)
15. "Members" in verse 5, are __________ of the body, or __________ of sin. (v.5)
16. Worldly lusts and pleasures, rise out of earthly __________. (v.5)
17. __________ is the sin of uncleanness committed by single persons, or out of the state of marriage. (v.5)
18. __________ __________, is that sin committed by those who are effeminate, and abusers of themselves with mankind. (v.5)
19. __________ is an immoderate love of money. (v.5)
20. The sins mentioned in Colossians 3:5 will in time result in the __________ of God falling on the disobedient. (v.6)
21. T/F The "disobedient" [v.6] are those guilty of breaking the law of God and the Gospel of Christ. (v.6)
22. The effects of God's __________ on the disobedient show how much such sins [v.5] are __________ to him, and __________ by him, and therefore to be __________ by the saints. (v.6)
23. T/F God's elect never were in a state of "walking" in sin because of their own choosing. (v.7)
24. Through the act of __________, saints leave the sins of their past conversation, and walk according to their new nature. (v.7)
25. T/F To be dead in sin, and walk in sin, is the same thing. (v.7)
26. Christians are to __________, __________, and put at a __________ from them all sins, and every vice. (v.8)
27. "__________ __________" is the same with that which is said to be corrupt. (v.8)
28. T/F Lying is a sin that is to be "put off" by Christians. (v.9)
29. The "new" man has the principle of _______________ in his soul. (v.10)
30. T/F The inward man require renewal day‑by‑day. (v.10)
31. The "new" man is a __________ work of God. (v.10)
32. The elect of God are __________ to he conformed to the __________ of Christ. (v.10)
33. T/F the new birth is influenced by the nation of the man. (v.11)
34. T/F True circumcision is determined by the national status of the man. (v.11)
35. It is not __________, nor outward privileges, nor the civil __________ and __________ of men, which are regarded by God, or are any motive to him, or have any influence upon the salvation of men. (v.11)
36. Christ is our __________ and __________, our __________, __________, __________, and __________. (v.11)
37. The saint in to put off the __________ man and put on the __________ man. (v.12)
38. The "elect" of God were chosen in Christ from __________, according to the __________ __________ and __________ of God, and his free grace unto salvation and eternal life. (v.12)
39. T/F Due to the fact that the saint is the "elect" of God, he is expected to walk in holiness. (v.12)
40. T/F Baptism leaves men as it finds them; either holy or unholy. (v.12)
41. T/F If you are not of the elect, you are not beloved of God. (v.12)
42. __________ is doing good to all men. (v.12)
43. __________ is quietly submitting to the will of God in all adverse dispensations of Providence, and patiently bearing what he is pleased to lay on. (v.12)
44. The Christian is not to render __________ for __________. (v.13)
45. The Christian is to forgive __________ and __________ committed against them, as Christ forgave. (v.13)
46. Charity may be better understood to mean __________. (v.14)
47. Christian love is the principle that true __________, real __________, undisguised __________, and __________, patient __________, and __________, and hearty __________ proceeds. (v.14)
48. T/F "Perfectness" is the by product of the duties of religion. (v.14)
49. The _________ of God results in __________among the saints. (v.15)
50. The "Peace of Christ" restrains the turbulent passions of __________, __________, and __________, allays undue heats, __________ the spirits, and __________ differences. (v.15)
51. The peace of Christ is realized for the believer in the knowledge of Christ's __________ calling. (v.15)
52. The word of God includes all the writings of the __________ __________ and the __________ __________. (v.16)
53. The __________ is the word concerning Christ. (v.16)
54. The word of God is to take up __________ within the believer. (v.16)
55. T/F "In all wisdom" [v. 16] is natural wisdom. (v.16)
56. T/F "Singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord" is for spiritual profit and edification and with thankfulness of heart that we have the grace of God within us. (v.16)
57. T/F All the we do in word and deed must be accomplished in the mind and will of Christ as declared in Gospel. (v.17)
58. T/F The singing of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, is the same thing as giving of thanks. (v.17)
59. T/F The Gospel does not establish the duties of common and civil life. (v. 18)
60. T/F The woman was made out of the man, out of one of his ribs; and so, though not to be trampled under his feet, but to be by his side, and an help meet to him, yet to be head, or to rule over him. (v.18)
61. T/F "Fitting "in the Lord" means that it is required by the Lord. (v.18)
62. Regarding their wives, husbands are to seek their __________, __________, and __________; in a quiet, __________, and __________ dwelling with them. (v.19)
63. T/F Denying affection towards one's wife is considered "bitterness." (v.19)
64. T/F The Gospel does not require children to be obedient unto their parents. (v.20)
65. T/F A parent is considered to "provoke" their children if they correct and rebuke them; and they are accountable to them for their conduct. (v.21)
66. T/F Colossians 3:22 is a good example of how a believer should conduct themselves regarding their employers. (v.22)
67. Good deeds proceed from the __________. (v.23)
68. The Christians reward does not proceed from his __________ or __________ masters, but from God. (v.24)
69. T/F The Christian is to discharge of their duty with diligence, faithfulness, and cheerfulness: since they might assure themselves of the inheritance hereafter. (v.24)
70. T/F Masters that do not conduct their business with servants in a ethical manner will receive their just reward sooner or later. (v.25)