Acts Flashcards
What style is Acts written in
Greek: some of the most difficult greek in the bible (why it is thought to also be written by Luke since his was in the same style)
Where does Acts say the message must be spread to and how does that compare to the structure of acts
Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth (Acts follows this structure)
Who are the two men heavily referred to in Acts
- Peter
- Saul/Paul
How is Peter depicted in Acts
*goes from wishy-washy disciple to standing up for J at the expense of his own life
*not mentioned after ch 15
How is Saul/Paul depicted in Acts
*changes from persecutor of christians to a significant christian leader
*teaches to gentiles and all over the Roman provinces
*focuses on 3 missions he takes to spread the word of christ
*put under house arrest in Rome
*beheaded y Nero
Who is the real main character of Acts
The holy spirit who leads J’s followers after he leaves
Major themes of Acts
- The HS coming down on the christians and their spreading of the word
- missionary journeys of Paul and Peter
Conclusion of Acts
*ends with Paul going to prision in Rome -> he appeals his case w/ cesar -> put under house arrest -> basically the end (paul’s story is followed up w/ his 6 books)
