Colossians1:21-23 | Bible Study Questions

JUBIN THOMSON | 13 JUNE 2025

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. Who is being addressed in verse 21? What was their past condition described as? (Colossians 1:21)
    2. What did Christ do to change the condition of man? (Colossians 1:22)
    3. How has Christ Reconciled us to God? (Colossians 1:22)
    4. What is the purpose of this reconciliation, according to verse 22? (Colossians 1:22)
    5. What aspects of the Gospel is observed in this passage? (Colossians 1:22)
    6. What is the responsibility of a person has been reconciled to God? (Colossians 1:23)
    7. How did the people of Colosse come to know about the hope of the Gospel? (Colossians 1:23)
    8. What was Paul's responsibility towards the Gospel, as indicated in this text? (Colossians 1:23)

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. What does it mean to be "alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds" (v. 21) in the context of our relationship with God?
    2. Why was the physical death of Christ necessary for our reconciliation?
    3. What is the meaning of the conditional statement “if indeed you continue in the faith”? (V;23)

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. Considering how evil and sinful we were, reflect on God’s grace in reconciling us to himself.
    2. Reflect on the Gospel and the hope that comes by believing in it.
    3. How does this passage challenge us to continue to persevere in Faith and obedience to God?