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Acts Test 1
Acts 1-4
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Bible Studies
Undergraduate 1
03/09/2011

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Term
Who wrote the book of Acts and to whom did he write?
Definition
Luke, Theophilus
Term
Four reasons Wayne Jackson gives for believing Luke wrote the book
Definition

  • Early acceptance of Gospel of Luke as written by Luke
  • Natural flow from Luke to Acts
  • The three "we" sections
  • testimony of ancient writers

Term
What was Luke's occupation?
Definition
Doctor
Term
When was acts written?
Definition
61-62 AD
Term
John Stott summarized Luke 1:1-4 with 5 keys words that described the process that led to the writing of the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. What were those words?
Definition

  • accomplished
  • witnessed
  • transmitted
  • investigated
  • written

Term
Did your teacher think Theophilus was a person or a term descriptive of all Christians?
Definition
A person, likely some kind of Roman official
Term
Was Luke a Jew or non-Jew?
Definition
non-Jew
Term
The book of Luke summarizes all that Jesus began both to ____ and to ______.
Definition
do, teach
Term

Who is the key character in the first half of the book?

Who is the key character in the second half?

Definition
Peter, Paul
Term
What are the two key cities in the book?
Definition
Jerusalem, Antioch
Term
What is the significance of all the historical info Luke gives?
Definition
Would have been easy to prove if he made it up, people could test his facts
Term
what is the theme verse your teacher is using for Acts?
Definition
Acts 1:8
Term
What is the four part outline of acts?
Definition

  • Calling the witnesses (Acts 1:1-8)
  • Witnessing in Jerusalem (Acts 1:9-7:60)
  • Witnessing in Judea/Samaria (Acts 8-12)
  • Witness in the remotest part of the earth (Acts 13-28)

Term
What is the primary job Jesus called the apostles to?
Definition
To be witnesses of his ressurection
Term
What verses in 1 Corinthians summarizes the ressurection appearances?
Definition
1 Cor. 15:1-6
Term
What did Jesus say the apostles would be baptized with that would give them power?
Definition
The holy spirit
Term
Where were they told to stay and wait for the promise of the holy spirit?
Definition
Jerusalem
Term

What four things did Jesus do in calling the apostles as witnesses?

4 C's

Definition

  • Convinced them he was alive
  • Corrected them concerning the nature of the kingdom
  • Called them to be witnesses
  • Calmed them by telling them the spirit would come

Term
What kind of kingdom were the apostles expecting?
Definition
Earthly
Term
Is an earthly kingdom the kind of kingdom Jesus was establishing?
Definition
No, he established a heavenly kingdom
Term
Why did the angels want the apostles to stop gazing at the sky after Jesus ascended?
Definition
Jesus had given them work to do and he would someday come back
Term
Who gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem after Jesus left?
Definition
Apostles, Mary(mother of Jesus), brothers of Jesus
Term
Were the people who gathered in the upper room unified or divided?
Definition
unified
Term
How many people gathered in Jerusalem on one occasion as described in Acts 1?
Definition
120
Term
What OT book does Peter quote from to say Judas must be replaced?
Definition
Psalms
Term
What were the qualifications for Judas' replacement?
Definition
With Jesus from his baptism up to his ascension
Term
What two men were put forward as possible replacements?
Definition

Joseph (Barsabbas)

Matthias

Term
Which man was chosen to replace Judas?
Definition
Matthias
Term

What did Pentecost celebrate?

How many days was it after passover?

Definition

first fruits of the harvest

50 days

Term
Jesus and the prophets had promised what three things were coming?
Definition

kingdom

preaching of salvation

power of the Holy Spirit

Term
Who does your teacher think was filled with the Holy Spirit, 12 apostles or 120 disciples?
Definition
12 apostles
Term
What did the apostles do after being baptized of the holy spirit?
Definition
Speak in known languages
Term
What prophet did peter quote to prove that the apostles were not drunk?
Definition
Joel
Term
Does your teacher believe that all Christians should expect miraculous powers from the Holy Spirit?
Definition
No
Term
Does your teacher belive that all Christians receive the presence of the Holy Spirit at baptism?
Definition
Yes
Term
What is the purpose of the spirit according to John 14-16?
Definition

  • bear witness to Jesus (John 15:26)
  • glorify jesus (John 16:14)
  • convict the world of sin (John 16:7-11)
  • remind apostles of Jesus' words (John 14:26)
  • Guide and teach apostles (John 14:26; 16:13-14)
  • Tell Apostles about future (John 16:13)

Term
What are the three beginnings in Acts 2
Definition

outpouring of spirit

kingdom on earth

preaching of repentance

Term
What is the outline of Peter's sermon?
Definition

  • Introduction: Call on the Lord to be saved (Acts 2:14-21)
  • Point 1: Attested by God (Acts 2:22-24)
  • Point 2: Expected by David (Acts 2:25-36)
  • Conclusion: Save yourselves (Acts 2:37-41)

Term
What three words are used for miracles and what is the significance of each?
Definition
Signs, miracles, wonders
Term
Was the cross planned by God?
Definition
Yes
Term
What OT character does Peter quote to prove that Jesus had been resurrected?
Definition
King david
Term
What verse in Acts 2 was Peter using as his theme verse?
Definition
Acts 2:21
Term
The people learn who the lord is and how to call on him. What did they learn?
Definition
They learned that Jesus is lord and to call on him at baptism
Term
How many people were baptized after Peter's sermon?
Definition
3,000
Term
What four things did the Christians do after being baptized?
Definition

Study

fellowship

communion

prayer

Term
why did they need to share their possessions?
Definition
people had come to jerusalem for the feast from all over the world. They stayed in jerusalem and had no money or jobs.
Term
what gate was the lame man sitting at when healed by the 2 apostles?
Definition
beautiful
Term
What were the names of the two apostles who healed the lame man at the gate?
Definition
Peter and John
Term
What are three beautiful things your teacher highlighted about this healing?
Definition

  • a life touched by god
  • one who gives what he has
  • a person who gives glory to god

Term

What was the 3 part outline your teaher used from peter's 2nd sermon?

3 P's

Definition

Power: Power of Christ's name

Prophets: Jesus is the prophet all should listen to
Promise: Jesus fulfills promise made to Abraham

Term
Whose name healed the lame man?
Definition
Jesus'
Term
Can we be saved by any other name than Jesus?
Definition
No
Term
Be able to mention at least two of the contrasts in peter's sermon
Definition

  • God glorified, Jews crucified (3:13)
  • Pilate sought deliverance, Jews sought death (3:13)
  • Jews traded the righteous one for a reprehensible one (3:14)
  • Jesus brings life, Barabbas brought death (3:14-15)
  • Jew murdered Jesus, God raised Jesus (3:15)

Term
What OT promise did Peter say Jesus was the fulfillment of?
Definition
The promise to Abraham to bless all people through him
Term
Why didn't peter get to finish his sermon?
Definition
The religious leaders stopped him
Term
Why were the religious leaders upset?
Definition
they were preaching the resurrection of the dead in the name of Jesus
Term
Who did the religious leaders recognize that the apostles had been with?
Definition
Jesus
Term
What could the religious leaders not deny had happened
Definition
a miracle (the raising of the lame man at beautiful gate)
Term
how did peter and john respond when told to stop preaching jesus?
Definition
we must listen to god, we cannot stop speaking
Term
Who did the apostles go to after they were released?
Definition
to the local christians
Term
what did the group ask god to do for them
Definition
to give them boldness to speak
Term
Why was the room they were in shaken?
Definition
in answer to their prayer, they began speaking with boldness
Term
what is the name of the apostle who was known for his giving and was nicknamed by the apostles?
Definition
Joseph, Barnabas
Term
What does Joseph's nickname mean?
Definition
son of encouragement
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