Acts - Application to 20th century church

Question 1

2 views

Answer 1

a. EC experience were only for them (Dispensational;genre)
- the Charismatic gifts were given to get the church off to a good start; not necessary after Bible is received

b. Acts is a pattern for contemporary Christianity
- some principles, practices & experiences of the EC are for every church community
- some practices may not have been meant for duplication - pentecost theophany, etc.

Question 2

Apply principles

Answer 2

For every generation

Question 3

How does Acts apply to 20th century church

Answer 3

-2 views; EC experience were only for them
Acts is a pattern for contemporary Christianity
-Apply principles
-Preaching; teaching; evangelism, apologetics
-Missionary practice
-Prayer
-Spirit filled living

Question 4

Missionary practice

Answer 4

Outreach

Question 5

Spirit filled living

Answer 5

Guidance

Question 6

SELECTIVE HISTORY

Answer 6

• Luke mentions 120 but no detail who they were
• He mainly talks about Peter, John, James
• very selective in detail

Question 7

GENRE

Answer 7

Historical Narrative

Question 8

MULTIPLEX PURPOSE

Answer 8

• Historical; narrative things done among them from the start of Jesus’ birth
• Didactic; to teach and provide truth
• Theological; presents what Jesus did & taught