2nd Flashcards
Now Saul became the object of ______ but escaped ______ with help from his disciples.
Persecution
Damascus
As soon as _____ became a christian he began to proclaim that Jesus was the SON OF GOD in DAMASCUS.
Saul
Now Saul became the object of persecution, but escaped DAMASCUS with help from his disciples. Next he returned to _______ and initially faced skepticism from the apostles.
Jerusalem
_______ defended Saul and preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
Barnabas
The church continued to grow ________. Witness to the ______________ of the earth.
Numerically
Uttermost Part
___________ of the church to Syrian Antioch.
Extension
Extension of the Church to _____________.
Syrian Antioch
________’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa. He healed another lame man in Lydda which resulted in many hearing the gospel and believing in Jesus. He then raises a woman, Dorcas back to life in Joppa. Resulted in many in Joppa becoming believers.
Peter
Peter’s ministry in ______ and _____. He healed a lame man in (1st) which resulted in many hearing the gospel and believing in Jesus. Peter than raises a woman ____ back to life in (2nd)
Lydda and Joppa
Dorcas
The Conversion of _______.
This story specifically addressing the issue of how Christians were to carry out their mission in view of the obstacle of __________.
Cornelius
Gentile uncleanness
The Conversion of Cornelius
This story specifically addressing the issue of how Christians were to carry out their mission in view of the obstacle of Gentile uncleanness.
What are the 4 things stressed?
- the Christians INITIALLY RESISTED the idea of evangelizing the Gentiles and welcoming them into the church.
- God led the way in Gentile EVANGELISM and ACCEPTANCE
- it was PETER ,who God used, to open the door of the church to the Gentiles (not Paul)
- the JERUSALEM CHURCH accepted the conversion of the Gentiles
The conversion of ________.
-this story specifically addresses the issue of how Christians were to carry out their mission in view of the obstacle of _______.
Cornelius
Gentile uncleanness
The conversion of Cornelius
-this story specifically addresses the issue of how Christians were to carry out their mission in view of the obstacle of Gentile uncleanness.
What 4 things are stressed?
- the Christians initially resisted the idea of evangelizing the Gentiles and welcoming them into the church.
- God led the way in Gentile evangelism and acceptance.
- it was Peter, who God used, to open the door of the church to the Gentiles (not Paul).
- the Jerusalem church accepted the conversation of the Gentiles.
______
- centurion: non-commissioned officers of the Roman army. Commanded 100 soldiers.
- lived a mortal life because he “feared God” (Rom 3:11)
- generous
- God sets up another divine appointment: Peter and Cornelius through a VISION.
- God told Cornelius to send for Peter.
- Peter in a trance, is freed from regulations that might hinder his witness to Gentiles, since they are now “clean” too.
- The Holy Spirit convinced Peter to go with Cornelius messengers.
- the Gentiles hear the gospel.
- “God shows no partiality”. Favorism
Cornelius
What is/ who was a non-commissioned officer of the Roman army: commanded 100 soldiers. Lived a mortal life because he “feared God” he was also generous.
Centurion
Cornelius
God sets up another divine appointment Peter and Cornelius through a ______. He told Cornelius to send for Peter. Peter, in a trance is freed from regulations that might hinder his witness to Gentiles, since they are now “ clean” too. The Holy Spirit convinced Peter to go with Cornelius messengers. The Gentiles hear the gospel. “God shows no partiality” (favoritism) Deut 10:17
Vision
God sets up another divine appointment: _____ and ____ through a vision.
Peter
Cornelius
God set up another divine appointment Peter and Cornelius through a vision. God told ____ to send for _____. Peter in a trance is freed from regulations that might hinder his witness to Gentiles, since they are now “clean too.
Cornelius
Peter
God sets up another divine appointment : Peter and Cornelius through a __. God told Cornelius to send for Peter. Peter in a ___, is freed from regulations that might hinder his witness to GENTILES since they are now “_____” too. The Holy Spirit convinced Peter to go with _______.
Vision Trance Gentiles Clean Cornelius messengers
The ______ hear the gospel. God shows ______________”
Gentiles
“God shows no partiality”
Jesus:”the judge of the living and the dead”
- the Gentiles received the Holy Spirit just like the Jews. They were ______ because the ______.
Baptized
Believed
Jesus:__________
“The judge of the living and the dead”
Jesus:”The judge of the living and the dead”
-the Gentiles received the HOLY SPIRIT just like the Jews. They were BAPTIZED because they BELIEVED.
Peter reports to the church. He responds to the criticism of the __________: ___________. He explains the Spirit’s leading (his vision) and outpouring on Gentile convert. “Who was I to stand in God’s way?” His explanation satisfied his critics.
“Circumcision party” ( conservative Jewish Christians)
Cornelius
- ________: non commissioned officers of the Roman army. Commanded 100 soldiers. Lived a MORTAL LIFE because he “_______” he was also generous.
Centurion
Feared God
Who was Jesus?
The judge of the living and the dead
The Gentiles received the Holy Spirit just like the Jews. They were BAPTIZED because they BELIEVED. Peter reports to the CHURCH. He responds to the criticism of the “___________________” (____________). He explains the Spirit’s leading (HIS VISION) and outpouring on Gentile convert. “Who was I to stand in God’s way?” His explanation satisfied his _______.
“Circumcision party” (Conservative Jewish Christians)
Critics
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (11:19-30) -it was from here that the church launched its major missionary efforts to the "uttermost parts of the earth"
The Antioch (Syrian) church
The Antioch (Syrian) church.
It was from here that the church launched its major missionary efforts to the “uttermost parts of the earth”
The Lord blessed the witness of the ______-“the hands of the Lord… A great number turned to the Lord.
-Believers were first called _____ here. : those belonging to Christ’s party. Christ’s followers
Scattered Christians
Christians
What is the definition of Christian. Where were believers first called Christans?
Christians : those belonging to Christ's party, Christ followers The Antioch (Syrian) church.
Christians : those belonging to ___________, Christ ______
First called Christians in The Antioch (Syrian) church.
Christ’s party
Christ’s followers
Persecuting of the ________ church.
________ sought to please his subjects by mistreating some believers.
He executed the apostle James and arrested Peter. Again an “angel of the Lord” delivered him from prison. Note: THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER.
Jerusalem
Herod
Persecuting of the Jerusalem church.
Herod sought to please his subjects by mistreating some believers.
He executed the apostle James and arrested Peter. Again an “angel of the Lord” delivered him from prison. Note: THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER. When the authorities found Peter’s cell empty Herod ordered the execution of the _______ responsible. Despite all this the word of God continued to grow and multiply. Extension of the church to Cyprus and Asia Minor
Roman guards
Persecuting of the Jerusalem church.
Herod sought to please his subjects by mistreating some believers.
He executed the __________ and arrested _______. Again an “___________“delivered him from prison. Note: THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER. When the authorities found Peter’s cell empty Herod ordered the execution of the roman guards responsible. Despite all this the word of God continued to grow and multiply. Extension of the church to Cyprus and Asia Minor
Apostle James
Peter
“Angel of the Lord”
Persecuting of the Jerusalem church.
Herod sought to please his subjects by mistreating some believers.
He executed the apostle James and arrested Peter. Again an “angel of the Lord” delivered him from prison. Note: THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER. When the authorities found Peter’s cell empty Herod ordered the execution of the Roman guards responsible. Despite all this the word of God continued to grow and multiply. EXTENSION of the church to _______ and _______.
Cyprus
Asia Minor
Persecuting of the Jerusalem church.
Herod sought to please his subjects by mistreating some believers.
He executed the apostle James and arrested Peter. Again an “angel of the Lord” delivered him from prison. Note: THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER. When the authorities found Peter’s cell empty Herod ordered the execution of the Roman guards responsible. Despite all this the word of God continued to grow and multiply. Extension of the church to _____ and ________.
Cyprus
Asia Minor
Extension of the church to CYPRUS and ASIA MINOR. The ______ called for ____ and ____ to be “SET APART” and SENT OUT. ___ was also sent out with them. This RELEASED them from their duties in Antioch.
The Holy Spirit
Saul
Barnabas
John Mark
Extension of the church to Cyprus and Asia Minor.The Holy Spirit called for SAUL and BARNABAS to be “__________” and _______. JOHN MARK would also go with them.
“Set apart”
Sent out
Extension of the church to CYPRUS and ASIA MINOR. The Holy Spirit called for SAUL and BARNABAS to be “SET APART” and SENT OUT. JOHN MARK was also sent out with them. This RELEASED them from their duties in Antioch. ______ (ISLAND) upon arrival they began to preach the gospel. They face opposition from a local ____. _______ filled with the Spirit announces a divine miracle designed to frustrate Satan’s work in hindering the process of the gospel.
Cyprus
Local magician (Cyprus)
Paul
Ministry of the _______.
The Mission to Asia Minor. Here we see a pattern of PAUL’s evangelism: in every town with a sizable JEWISH POPULATION , he 1st preached in the synagogue to Jews and God -fearing Gentiles. When the Jews refused to listen further went directly to the Gentiles with the Gospel . He reviews God leading in Israel in the OT. He then announces Jesus as “A SAVIOR”. Paul then asserts “EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES” has “FORGIVENESS OF SINS” and is “FREED” from all things THROUGH JESUS. The message created great interest in the hearts of many .
Holy Spirit
Ministry of the Holy Spirit.
The Mission to _________ . Here we see a pattern of PAUL’s evangelism: in every town with a sizable JEWISH POPULATION , he 1st preached in the synagogue to Jews and God -fearing Gentiles. When the Jews refused to listen further went directly to the Gentiles with the Gospel . He reviews God leading in Israel in the OT. He then announces Jesus as “A SAVIOR”. Paul then asserts “EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES” has “FORGIVENESS OF SINS” and is “FREED” from all things THROUGH JESUS. The message created great interest in the hearts of many .
Asia Minor
Ministry of the Holy Spirit.
The Mission to Asia Minor. Here we see a pattern of ______ evangelism: in every town with a sizable JEWISH POPULATION , he 1st preached in the synagogue to Jews and God -fearing Gentiles. When the Jews refused to listen further went directly to the Gentiles with the Gospel . He reviews God leading in Israel in the OT. He then announces Jesus as “A SAVIOR”. Paul then asserts “EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES” has “FORGIVENESS OF SINS” and is “FREED” from all things THROUGH JESUS. The message created great interest in the hearts of many .
Paul’s
Ministry of the Holy Spirit.
The Mission to Asia Minor. Here we see a pattern of Paul’s evangelism: in every town with a sizable __________ he 1st preached in the synagogue to Jews and God -fearing Gentiles. When the Jews refused to listen further went directly to the Gentiles with the Gospel . He reviews God leading in Israel in the OT. He then announces Jesus as “A SAVIOR”. Paul then asserts “EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES” has “FORGIVENESS OF SINS” and is “FREED” from all things THROUGH JESUS. The message created great interest in the hearts of many .
Jewish population