Chapter 16 The Coming of the Spirit Flashcards
In what city does Pentecost take place?
Jerusalem
What day of the week does Pentecost take place?
Sunday
What time does Peter begin to preach?
3rd hour - 9 am
What nations were present at Pentecost?
Parthians, Medes, Elamites, Mesopotamia, Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus, and Asia, Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt and Libya, Jews, and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs
What does it mean to speak in tongues?
Everyone heard the gospel in their own language and understood.
Who preaches the sermon in Acts 2?
Peter begins and all the apostles speak so each person can understand in their language.
What question is asked of Peter and the rest of the apostles?
What must we do to be saved?
What is Peter’s response?
vs. 38 - Repent, and let everyone of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
How many people respond to Peter’s reply? How do they respond to it?
3,000 souls were baptized.
What is sin?
Lawlessness; either going against God or not doing something that He commands.
What is spiritual death?
relationship with God has been broken
What is physical death?
When our spirit leaves our body
What is eternal death?
separation from God for eternity; going to Hell
List 5 arguments for the resurrection of Jesus
- Jesus died by crucifixion
- Jesus was placed in a tomb
- Jesus’ death caused his disciples to despair
- The tomb was empty
- The disciples had experiences which were real with Jesus
List 5 arguments for the resurrection of Jesus
- Disciples were transformed from doubters to bold proclaimers
- Resurrection was the central message
- The church was born and grew
- Orthodox Jews made Sunday their day of worship
- James converted to the faith after he saw Jesus
