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Acts Exam Flashcards

1
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Who wrote the book of Acts?

A

Luke

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When was the book of Acts written?

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No later than early 60s AD

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What is the other title of the book of Acts?

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The Acts of the Apostles

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4
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How do we interpret the book?

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It is a general historical narrative so the events should not be expected to be repeated in the future.

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What is the argument against the title “acts of the apostles?”

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Some say that it is not an appropriate title because the book focuses more on the ministry of Peter and Paul.

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What was the great sin of Ananias and Saphira?

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They lied to the holy spirit.

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How did they replace Judas?

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They cast lots.

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What is the historical value of the book of Acts?

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The people, towns, islands, geography, politics, and customs are rich and offer information that is not in the rest of the New Testament.

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What is the theological insight of the book of Acts?

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It is a narrative account of the early preaching from the body of Christ. It is added to the gospel and the epistles and adds to the importance of Christian teaching and the witness of Christ.

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How many times is the Holy Spirit Mentioned in the book of Acts? Bonus

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55

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What is the meaning of Pentecost in the Old Testament?

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Pentecost refers to the ancient Jewish holiday instituted in Moses’ time. It is the celebration that kicks off the festival of weeks.

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12
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In what chapter is Saul converted?

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Chapter 9

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What are the similarities between the giving of the law and the giving of the Holy Spirit?

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  • they were both divine speech that came out of fire
  • they were both given in the languages spoken by all
  • both were given in a way that the Israelites would understand
  • both given in a way that made it obvious that the message was available for the everyone
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What is the pattern of Peter’s preaching?

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His message was stunningly sober, fiercely firm with his expectations, and he was able to speak in tongues of each person whom he encountered.

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What did the disciples do during the days of preparation, chapter 1?

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They assembled together regularly to pray and replaced Judas with Matthias.

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16
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In chapter 2, how many souls were added to the church after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit?

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3,000 people

17
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In chapter 3, what did Peter and John do at the gate called Beautiful?

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They healed a lame man

18
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What was Stephens job in the church?

A

He ran the food pantry

19
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What was Stephen appointed to do in the chapter 6?

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He was appointed to run the food pantry

20
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What did Stephen see during his sermon in chapter 7?

A

He saw Jesus standing at the right hand of God

21
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Who was the first martyr?

A

Stephen

22
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Who ordered Stephens death?

A

Saul

23
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What book was the Ethiopian reading from in Chapter 8?

A

Isaiah

24
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Which apostle successfully preached the gospel to the Samaritans and converted Simon the Sorcerer?

A

Phillip

25
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What was the Ethiopian reading in the book of Isaiah, in chapter 8?

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He was reading about the lamb being led to the slaughter

26
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How was Saul converted, chapter 9?

A

He was struck blind by Jesus

27
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Who laid hands on Saul to restore his sight, chapter 9?

A

Ananias, not the one in chapter 5

28
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In what chapter does Peter begin to preach?

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Chapter 3

29
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In chapter 4, why did the Sadducees have Peter and John?

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They were preaching about the resurrection of Christ

30
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Who was the first gentile to be converted to Christianity, in chapter 10?

A

Cornelius

31
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In chapter 10, what happened after Cornelius was converted?

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The Holy Spirit descended on the gentiles and they began speaking in tongues

32
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Where is the term Christian first used, chapter 11?

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At the church in Antioch

33
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Who prophesied about the famine in chapter 11?

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Agabus

34
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When was Peter arrested in chapter 12?

A

During the feast of unleavened bread

35
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What is the name of the girl who tells the apostles that Peter is outside?

A

Rhoda

36
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What happened to the prison guards after Peter’s cell was found empty, chapter 12?

A

They were put to death

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