Theory question 109
New Life in ChristSection C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) Outline the qualities of a New life in Christ as contained in Paul's letter to the Colossians. (b) List four qualities of a genuine Christian.
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(a) Seek the things that are above (Colossians 3:1-2).
Put to death immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire and covetousness (Colossians 3:5).
Put away anger, wrath, malice, slander, foul talk and lying (Colossians 3:8-9).
Put on the new nature renewed in the Creator's image (Colossians 3:10).
No discrimination: Christ is all and in all (Colossians 3:11).
Put on compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness and patience (Colossians 3:12).
Forbear and forgive one another as the Lord forgave you (Colossians 3:13).
Above all put on love; let Christ's peace rule; be thankful (Colossians 3:14-15).
Let the word of Christ dwell richly; do everything in Jesus' name (Colossians 3:16-17).
(b) Any four: love; honesty; humility; forgiveness; prayerfulness; obedience to God's word; kindness to the needy; self-control; faithfulness.
Outline Colossians 3:1-17, then four qualities.