Module 8 Flashcards
What was the final decision regarding the circumcision of Gentiles?
It was determined that circumcision was unnecessary for Gentile believers, but they should abstain from certain sins.
The council wrote a letter instructing Gentiles to avoid food sacrificed to idols, blood, what had been strangled, and sexual sin.
How was Peter freed after Herod imprisoned him?
An angel appeared to Peter in prison, instructed him to get up and follow, and led him out.
Peter was bound in chains and guarded by soldiers.
Why were Paul and Silas imprisoned, and what happened when the guard thought they had escaped?
They were imprisoned for causing trouble by casting out a spirit from a slave girl. The guard, thinking they had escaped, was about to kill himself, but Paul stopped him, and the guard was converted.
An earthquake opened the prison doors, but Paul and Silas remained inside.
Who was Bar-Jesus and what happened to him?
Bar-Jesus was a false prophet who opposed Paul and Barnabas. Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, declared him blind as a punishment.
This event led to the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, believing in the teaching of God.
What vision did Peter have that influenced the decision on Gentile circumcision?
Peter saw a vision of a great sheet with all kinds of animals, and a voice told him that what God made clean should not be called unclean.
This vision occurred while Peter was praying in Joppa.
What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the actions of Paul and Barnabas?
The Holy Spirit commanded Barnabas and Paul to leave and do the work He had for them.
This led to their missionary journeys to spread the gospel.
What was the reaction of the apostles when they were called to the synagogue after reading the Law and the Prophets?
The rulers of the synagogue asked if the apostles had any words of encouragement, prompting Paul to address the crowd.
Paul recounted the history of the Jews and the significance of Jesus.
Fill in the blank: James said that everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to _______.
anger.
What did James teach about faith and works?
Faith without doing good works is dead faith.
He emphasized that just as the body is dead without the spirit, faith is dead without good deeds.
What happened to King Herod during his speech?
He was struck dead by an angel of God.
This event marked the end of Herod’s reign and persecution.
What did the apostles do after returning to Antioch from their missionary journey?
They reported all that God had done through them and how He allowed the Gentiles to be saved.
This included details of their experiences and conversions during their travels.
What was the significance of Timothy joining Paul and Silas?
Timothy was circumcised by Paul to avoid conflict regarding his Greek heritage, allowing them to better minister to the Jewish communities.
His mother was a Jew and his father was a Greek.
What did Paul and Barnabas do after preaching in Derbe?
They returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, encouraging the followers of Christ and appointing church elders.
They committed these leaders to God with prayer and fasting.
True or False: The apostles were worshipping God and fasting when the Holy Spirit commanded them to leave for their mission.
True.
What did Peter tell the circumcision party about God’s view on Gentiles?
God had given the Gentiles the Holy Spirit and did not differentiate between Jews and Gentiles.
He urged them not to hinder the Gentiles’ faith.
Fill in the blank: James cautioned the rich that their riches will _______.
rot.
What instruction did James give regarding prayer during suffering?
If anyone is suffering, pray; if anyone is happy, sing praises to God.
He emphasized the power of prayer among the righteous.
Who were seized and thrown in jail?
Paul and Silas
What event occurred at night that opened the prison doors?
An earthquake
What did the jailer intend to do when he saw the prison doors opened?
Kill himself
What did Paul cry out to the jailer?
Not to hurt himself
What did James write about difficult times?
They give us an opportunity to strengthen our faith
James compared strengthening faith to forging _______.
Steel
What does James say about faith without works?
It is dead
