Intro. to Acts

Question 1

Who is the author to the book of Acts?

Answer 1

Luke

Question 2

What are the 3 things we know about Luke’s background?

Answer 2

1. Dr./Physician
2. Gentile (not a disciple)
3. Traveling companion of Paul

Question 3

Who is this letter meant for?

Answer 3

1. Theophilus (Friend of God)
2. The Early Christian Church
3. Us (Christians for all time)

Question 4

What is the date of writing?

Answer 4

63 A.D.

Question 5

What are the purposes for writing this?

Answer 5

1. Sequel of Luke
2. To provide a history
3. To put up a defense/clear up rumors
4. To provide a guide for Christian living until Christ returns
5. To depict the triumph of Christianity in the face of bitter persecution

Question 6

What were the nasty rumors?

Answer 6

1. The Christians are revolutionaries (terrorists i.e. King Jesus)
2. The Christians are cannibals (Lord’s Supper)

Question 7

What are the divisions of the book?

Answer 7

1. Acts 1-12
2. Acts 13-28

Question 8

Acts 1-12 Title?

Answer 8

Peter and the beginnings of the Church (jewish) in Palestine

Question 9

Acts 13-28 Title?

Answer 9

Paul and the expansion of the church from Antioch to Rome (Primarily of Jewish make-up to a church with many gentile congregations)

Question 10

What is the alternative title of Acts?

Answer 10

Some acts of some apostles