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New Testament
Midterm
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 3
03/12/2008

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Term
Which of the following was a reason given in class why Luke is likely the author of the Book of Acts?
Definition
The Book of Luke and Acts were both written to Theophilus
Term
Who was the first martyr for the kingdom in the Book of Acts?
Definition
Stephen
Term
According to our discussion, what is the main definition of an apostle given the first chapter of the Book of Acts?
Definition
One who is a witness of his resurrection
Term
When the apostles were teaching people from many nations through the gift of tongues (or the interpretation of tongues) some accused the twelve of being _____?
Definition
Full of new wine
Term
Which of the following is not a reason presented in class why some of the early translators could have made mistakes in translating the Bible?
Definition
We can barely translate the Greek language into English (only 48%)
Term
From our discussion, which phrase listed below suggests that the apostles may have been endowed before they began their ministry?
Definition
“The promise of the Father”
Term
Who did we emphasize were at the first meeting of the Church after the Savior’s resurrection with the twelve apostles?
Definition
The women
Term
Who was the apostle chosen to take Judas Iscariot’s place?
Definition
Matthias
Term
Which statement or word best describes how a new member of the twelve is selected?
Definition
Unanimous
Term
According to Joseph Smith, what is the greatest reason for the gift of tongues?
Definition
To preach to foreigners
Term
Which prophet in the Old Testament (was quoted both by Peter and by Moroni) said that in the last days the Lord would pour out his Spirit, and young men shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams?
Definition
Joel
Term
From our discussion, which word best describes why Peter would quote the prophecy concerning the last days on the day of Pentecost?
Definition
Application
Term
Which of the following best shows a distinction between the Melchizedek and Aaronic priesthood according to the prophet Joseph Smith and our discussion in class?
Definition
Philip baptizing the Samaritans and the Peter and John laid their hands upon them.
Term
According to our discussion when Peter taught that there is none other name whereby we may be saved, which subject was he specifically speaking to the Jews about in Acts 4?
Definition
Power or Authority
Term
Which story in the New Testament teaches us if you lie to men (Bishops…) you lie to God?
Definition
Ananias and Sapphira
Term
Which two Old Testament stories did Stephen use to teach the Jews concerning Christ?
Definition
Moses and Joseph
Term
From your reading, the man who sat by the gate of the temple called beautiful, begging for alms, and healed by Peter was
Definition
Lame from his mother’s womb
Term
Which of the following was the first in the Book of Acts to take the gospel to the Samaritans and taught both Simon and the Sorcerer and the eunuch who was reading the Old Testament?
Definition
Philip
Term
From your reading, which of the following rescued Peter and the apostles from the Jewish leaders by reasoning with them (“if this work be of men, it will come to nought:)
Definition
Gamaliel
Term
Stephan and Philip were first called in the Church to _______.
Definition
To serve Tables
Term
Which of the following tried to purchase the Gift of the Holy Ghost with money?
Definition
Simon the Sorcerer
Term
Which of the following was directed by the Lord to find Saul and administer to him?
Definition
Ananias
Term
How much time passed between the time of Paul’s vision and his preaching in the synagogues of Jesus Christ and His gospel?
Definition
3 years
Term
According to the Book of Acts, who was the first Gentile convert to be baptized after Peter’s vision concerning the gospel being taken to the Gentiles?
Definition
Cornelius
Term
Who was Saul’s yoke-fellow?
Definition
Lydia
Term
Once Saul saw the Lord, what was he told to do?
Definition
Go to Damascus and wait for further instructions.
Term
Who healed Saul?
Definition
Ananias
Term
Once Saul was baptized, what did he immediately do?
Definition
He spent time in Arabia
Term
How many times was Peter taught in vision of the Gentiles?
Definition
3 times
Term
In vision, Cornelius was told to _____?
Definition
Go seek Peter
Term
Smith said, “If Cornelius had not been baptized, the _____ would have left him.”
Definition
Holy Ghost
Term
Who was related to Barnabas and left the mission field?
Definition
Mark
Term
Paul took parted with whom to Philippi?
Definition
Silas
Term
Which of the following is true concerning the Jerusalem conference?
Definition
Circumcision is not necessary amongst the Gentiles
Term
In which of the following places did the Lord appear to Saul?
Definition
Temple at Jerusalem
Term
Where was the unknown God taught?
Definition
Athens
Term
What doctrine was rejected by the Greeks?
Definition
The resurrection.
Term
What did Paul learn in Corinth?
Definition
To be careful of what he taught.
Term
Who were the grievous wolves?
Definition
Bishops and overseers
Term
Who was the silversmith that brought Paul to the attention of the Ephesians?
Definition
Demetrius
Term
Who saved Paul and his companions in Ephesus?
Definition
Town clerk
Term
Who offered Paul freedom for money?
Definition
Felix
Term
Who tried turning Paul into Jerusalem?
Definition
Festus
Term
In which of the following places did the Lord appear to Saul?
Definition
Antonio Fortress
Term
Who was touched by Paul’s testimony?
Definition
Agrippa
Term
Who was delivered from prison?
Definition
Peter
Term
Why were the people of Berea considered nobler?
Definition
They searched the scriptures daily.
Term
Which city was the mission headquarters?
Definition
Antioch of Syria
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