Bible ch 10 q 1 Flashcards
Know the MAIN THEME of the book of Acts.
The Holy Spirit empowers Christianity to spread and share the Good News of the resurrection and salvation of Jesus Christ to all the earth
What are the key themes of Acts as listed in our notes. (you will have to recognize the one that is NOT true)
-To all people
-All are guided by God to serve him but will also suffer (Stephen)
-The power of the Holy Spirit
-Unity of the Church
-The gospel requires a response (speeches end with invitation)
-Faithfulness in Christ brings great results
Why is the Jewish festival of Pentecost important for the early church?
It is where they received the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues
Which disciple “stands up” and fixes the problem of only being 11 disciples? Who do they choose?
Peter stands up and they choose Matthias
What is significant to the Greek and Hebrew words for “wind, breath”?
The Hebrew word ruach and the Greek word pneuma both are used to describe the spirit of God
What action were the disciples able to do once the Holy Spirit came upon them?
Speak in Tongues
What does Peter do to demonstrate his boldness to the people?
Preaches in front of all, after being a doubter
According to Peter who is Jesus greater than?
David
How did the people react to the sermon of Peter?
They felt cut to the heart, 3000 new believers
What does Stephen emphasize in his sermon and what does the word mean?
Apostasy-ability to renounce or restate someone’s religious belief
Describe how Peter has changed from the trials of Jesus to the beginning of Acts. What has changed him?
Peter went from a coward who denied Jesus to preaching boldly in front of many. He had the confidence to stand before a crowd and profess His faith and confidence in Jesus. He also told a man to be healed in Jesus’ name, and it happened. The change came from seeing and believing in the resurrected Jesus and being filled with the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.
