Chapter 7: Acts of Apostles

Question 1

Who is traditionally considered the author of the Acts of the Apostles? (Peter, Luke, Paul)

Answer 1

Luke

Question 2

What event marks the beginning of the Christian Church according to the Acts of Apostles? (The Ascension of Jesus, The Resurrection of Jesus, The Day of Pentecost)

Answer 2

The Day of Pentecost

Question 3

Who was the first Christian martyr mentioned in the Acts of Apostles? (St. Paul, St. Peter, St. Stephen)

Answer 3

St. Stephen

Question 4

What major event is described in Acts 15 regarding the inclusion of Gentile believers in the Christian community? (Baptism of Cornelius, Jerusalem Synod, Paul’s Conversion)

Answer 4

Jerusalem Synod

Question 5

On which road did Saul encounter a vision of Jesus Christ that led to his conversion? (Road to Jerusalem, Road to Damascus, Road to Antioch)

Answer 5

Road to Damascus

Question 6

Which apostle did deliver a powerful sermon on the Day of Pentecost, resulting in the conversion of about 3,000 people? (St. Paul, St. Stephen, St. Peter)

Answer 6

St. Peter

Question 7

True or False
The Acts of the Apostles was written as a sequel to the Gospel of Mark.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

True or False
The Jerusalem Synod decided that Gentile believers were obligated to follow the Jewish laws, including circumcision.

Answer 8

False

Question 8

True or False
The Day of Pentecost in Acts marked the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the disciples, empowering them to speak in different languages.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or False
St. Stephen was stoned to death after being accused of blasphemy by Jewish authorities.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False
Saul’s conversion occurred while he was traveling to Corinth.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

True or False
Paul primarily faced opposition from the Jewish authorities during his missionary journeys.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True or False
In the early church, prayer and the breaking of bread were integral parts of their community gatherings.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True or False
The Acts of the Apostles only focuses on the activities of Peter and Paul.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

The Acts of the Apostles is the ______ book of the New Testament.

Answer 14

Fifth

Question 15

The first Christian martyr described in Acts was ______.

Answer 15

St. Stephen

Question 16

Saul’s conversion took place on the road to ______.

Answer 16

Damascus

Question 17

The Acts of the Apostles narrates the missionary journeys of ______, who travelled to cities like Antioch, Ephesus, and Philippi.

Answer 17

St. Paul

Question 18

The Day of ______ marks the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the disciples, empowering them to spread the gospel.

Answer 18

Pentecost

Question 19

The decision made at the ______ Synod allowed Gentile believers to join the Christian community without adhering to all Jewish laws.

Answer 19

Jerusalem

Question 20

Acts frequently emphasizes the importance of ______ in the early Christian community’s gatherings.

Answer 20

Prayer

Question 21

The phrase “breaking of ______” is mentioned in Acts 2:42, indicating the early practice of the Eucharist or communal meals.

Answer 21

Bread

Question 22

What term is used in Acts of Apostles to refer to the early Christian practice of communal meals, including the Eucharist?

Answer 22

Breaking of Bread

Question 23

Who authored the Acts of the Apostles?

Answer 23

Luke

Question 24

What major event in Acts marks the beginning of the Christian Church?

Answer 24

Pentecost

Question 25

Who was the first Christian martyr?

Answer 25

St. Stephen

Question 26

What was Saul’s new name after his conversion?

Answer 26

Paul

Question 27

Which city was the location of the synod that decided the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian community?

Answer 27

Jerusalem

Question 28

In which year was the Jerusalem Synod convened?

Answer 28

AD 50

Question 29

What form did the Holy Spirit take when descending upon the disciples on the Day of Pentecost?

Answer 29

Tongues of Fire

Question 30

What was the result of St. Peter’s sermon on the Day of Pentecost?

Answer 30

3,000 people converted to Christianity

Question 31

What is referred by the term “breaking of bread” in Acts?

Answer 31

Eucharist

Question 32

Write the Bible Reference:
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”

Answer 32

Acts 2:42

Question 33

Answer in one or two sentences:
What happened on the Day of Pentecost?

Answer 33

On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, in the form of fired tongues, descended upon the disciples gathered in Jerusalem, empowering them with the ability to speak in different languages. The powerful sermon of Peter resulted in the conversion of about 3,000 people, and marked the beginning of the Christian Church.

Question 34

Answer in one or two sentences:
What was the outcome of the Jerusalem Synod described in Acts 15?

Answer 34

The Jerusalem Synod held in 50 AD decided that Gentile believers were not obligated to Jewish laws.

Question 35

Answer in one or two sentences:
Why is the conversion of Saul significant in Christianity?

Answer 35

Saul’s conversion to Paul is significant because he was transformed from a persecutor of Christians into one of the most influential apostles, spreading the gospel through his missionary journeys and letters, and establishing churches in many parts of the world.

Question 36

Answer in one or two sentences:
What was the role of prayer in the early Christian community?

Answer 36

Prayer was an integral part of their gatherings, both in times of decision-making (Acts 1: 24) and in times of persecution (Acts 4:24-31).

Question 37

Answer in a paragraph:
Explain Saul’s conversion as found in Acts 9?

Answer 37

The book describes the conversion of Saul to Paul after an encounter with Jesus Christ in his vision on his way to Damascus. He transformed from a church destructor to the church builder. Afterwards, he started preaching the Word through his missionary journeys to cities such as Antioch, Ephesus, Corinth, Philippi, Thessalonica, and others, where he established churches, but had to face various trails and opposition.

Question 38

Describe the life of St. Stephen, the chief among deacons?

Answer 38

The illustrious St Stephen, chief among deacons, is regarded as the first Christian martyr and plays a prominent role in Acts chapters 6 and 7. He was a man full of faith and Holy Spirit and was chosen as one of the seven men to look after Hellenists widows of Christian community in Jerusalem. His preaching and performing miracles in Jesus’s name invited Jewish opposition. Stephen was accused of blasphemy and stoned to death. During his death, he prayed for forgiveness for those who were killing him, echoing Jesus’ words on the cross.