Lesson 6

Question 1

For modern day Pentecostals, what does the Book of Acts reflect?

Answer 1

The blueprint and mission statement of the church.

Question 2

How did Luke, the author of Acts, get his information?

Answer 2

He carefully researched his sources as he traveled and probably conducted interviews with participants and eyewitnesses along the way.

Question 3

When was Acts written?

Answer 3

Pre AD 70s.

Question 4

How does Luke portray the early church?

Answer 4

Despite adversities, maintained a unified, cohesive front that nothing could stop.

Question 5

Acts’ opening forms a dovetail construction with what?

Answer 5

The ending of the Gospel of Luke.

Question 6

How many years do the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts each cover?

Answer 6

30 years.

Question 7

Which verse of scripture provides, in a nutshell, the organisational structure of the Acts of the Apostles?

Answer 7

Acts 1:8

Question 8

What sort of boundaries does the gospel cross as it advances?

Answer 8

Religious, cultural and political.

Question 9

Give a brief outline of the Book of Acts (include chapter numbers):

Answer 9

a) Intro/preparation 1
b) Mission in Jerusalem 2-7
c) Missions in Samaria and Judea 8-12
d) Mission of Barnabas and Saul converting Gentiles
e) Mission of Paul to the ends of the Earth 16-28

Question 10

Why were the deacons appointed in Acts 6?

Answer 10

In response to ethnic tensions.

Question 11

What is the final word in Acts?

Answer 11

Unhindered