PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14

ἀδελφός:a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
ἐγώ:I, me, my
λογίζομαι:to reckon, count, compute, calculate, count over
οὐ:no, not; in direct questions expecting an affirmative answer
ἐμαυτοῦ: I, me, myself etc.
καταλαμβάνω:to lay hold of
δέ:but, moreover, and, etc.
εἷς:one
ἐπιλανθάνομαι:to forget
μέν :truly, certainly, surely, indeed
ὀπίσω:back, behind, after, afterwards
δέ:but, moreover, and, etc.
ἐπεκτείνομαι:to stretch out to or towards
ἔμπροσθεν:in front, before

3:14
ἀδελφός:a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
ἐγώ :I, me, my
λογίζομαι :to reckon, count, compute, calculate, count over
οὐ:no, not; in direct questions expecting an affirmative answer
ἐμαυτοῦ:I, me, myself etc.
καταλαμβάνω:to lay hold of
δέ:but, moreover, and, etc.
εἷς:one
ἐπιλανθάνομαι:to forget
μέν:truly, certainly, surely, indeed
ὀπίσω:back, behind, after, afterwards
δέ:but, moreover, and, etc.
ἐπεκτείνομαι:to stretch out to or towards
ἔμπροσθεν: in front, before

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?
-because its like listening to a one sided phone conversation and tring to figure out the end.
b. Who was Epaphras?
-a minister
c. What's heresy? What kind of heresy is Paul talking about?
-Roman Catholic Church. the willful and persistent rejection of any article of faith by a baptized member of the church. MIX AND MATCH RELIGION
d. What's Paul's "Main Point"?
-"Just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him....Don't let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense" Colossians 2:6-8
e. Where is Colosse?
TURKEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY


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 existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation."
b. Why can't Paul visit Colosse?
-because of an earthquake.
c. How does Paul begin this letter?
d. What does Col. 1:16 say?

e. Who was Jupiter? Mithra? Local spirits? How does this fit into Colossians?
f. Each person in your group should read Colossians 3, and post a 1-paragraph summary about this book to your blog.

PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14

ou:no, not; in direct questions expecting an affirmative answer
ὅτι:that, because, since
ἤδη:now, already
λαμβάνω:to take
ἤ:either, or, than
ἤδη:now, already
τελειόω:to make perfect, complete
δέ:but, moreover, and, etc.
διώκω:to make to run or flee, put to flight, drive away
εἰ καί: even, if, although
καταλαμβάνω:to lay hold of
ἐπί:upon, on, at, by, before
ὅς : who, which, what, that
καί :and, also, even, indeed, but
καταλαμβάνω:to lay hold of
ὑπό:by, under
Χριστός:Christ was the Messiah, the Son of God
Ἰησοῦς:Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of mankind, God incarnate

ἀδελφός:a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother

TESTTTT

Galatians:
Who wrote Galatians?
-Paul
Who was it written to?
-the church of Galatia
When was it written?
-circa 50 ad
Why does the author write Galatians?
-To clear up the confusion about Christianty
Where is Galatia?
-Modernday Turkey
Ephesians:
Who wrote Ephesians?
-Paul
When was it written?
-circa 60 AD
Who was it written to?
-The church of Ephesus
Where is Ephesus?
-modern day turkey
What does he write (2 main points)?
-Praises them for their solid Christian reputation
-Reminds them that Jesus is the source of their salvation
Philippians:
Who wrote Philippians?
-Paul
When was it written?
-Circa 60 Ad
Who was it written to?
-Church of Philippi
Where is Philippi?
-Modern day Greece
What kind of letter is this?
-a fatherly one