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If you have died with Christ to the spiritual forces of the world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its regulations: Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Colossians 2:20? 2. How does Colossians 2:20 challenge worldly principles in your daily life? 3. What does "died with Christ" mean for your spiritual identity and actions? 4. How can you apply Colossians 2:20 to resist legalistic religious practices today? 5. In what ways does Colossians 2:20 connect with Romans 6:2-4 about sin? 6. How does understanding Colossians 2:20 impact your relationship with secular culture? 7. What does Colossians 2:20 mean by "died with Christ to the basic principles of the world"? 8. How does Colossians 2:20 challenge legalistic practices in Christianity? 9. Why does Colossians 2:20 emphasize freedom from worldly regulations? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Colossians 2? 11. What does it mean to be hidden with Christ? 12. What is the Colossian Heresy? 13. What defines elemental spirits? 14. What is the Colossian Heresy? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding our death with Christ change the way we view worldly regulations and expectations? 2. In what ways can legalism creep into our personal faith or church practices, and how can we guard against it? 3. How does the concept of dying with Christ to the spiritual forces of the world empower us to live differently? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are living in the freedom that Christ provides? 5. How can we encourage one another in the church to focus on our identity in Christ rather than conforming to worldly standards? Colossians 2 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Paul demonstrate the idea of Christian unity in verses 1-5? 2. What does it mean to "continue to live your lives in Him" as discussed in verses 6-7? 3. What are some modern examples of "hollow and deceptive philosophy" that Paul warns against in verse 8? 4. How can we discern between divine wisdom and human philosophy in our everyday life? 5. What is the significance of Christ being described as the "fullness of Deity" in verse 9? 6. How can the concept of spiritual circumcision be applied to the contemporary Christian life? 7. In what ways have you experienced the forgiveness of sins described in verses 13-15? 8. How does the metaphor of nailing the written code to the cross resonate with you personally? 9. What does Paul's admonition against being judged based on religious observances mean for Christians today? 10. How can we guard against "false humility" and the worship of angels in today's religious practices? 11. What are some human traditions or regulations that may lead us away from focusing on Christ? 12. How can we ensure that our worship is genuinely directed towards Christ, rather than just following religious regulations? 13. How do verses 20-23 speak to the dangers of legalism in the church today? 14. How does the concept of being "raised with Him through faith" impact your understanding of baptism? 15. How can Christians stand firm in their faith when confronted with false teachings? 16. How does the supremacy of Christ affect your personal relationship with Him? 17. How does Paul’s argument against following human rules and regulations resonate with your personal spiritual journey? 18. What steps can be taken to ensure that our faith is not shaken by deceptive philosophies and human traditions? 19. How can the church today apply Paul's advice against self-imposed worship? 20. How does the promise of completeness in Christ influence your day-to-day life? Links Colossians 2:20 NIV Colossians 2:20 NLT Colossians 2:20 ESV Colossians 2:20 NASB Colossians 2:20 KJV Colossians 2:20 Commentaries Bible Hub