Paul Ch 1-7 Flashcards
Author of Acts
Luke
early ad 60s
Two factors that establish the common authorship of Acts and Luke are ancient _______ and similar ______ ________.
tradition, literary features
The Book of Acts makes extensive reference to the geography of the ________ region, mentioning over thirty counties and fifty towns and cities.
Mediterranean
Combined with Luke’s Gospel, the book of Acts makes up over ______ percent of the New Testament
25
Acts employs a wide-ranging ________.
vocabulary
Some of Acts furnishes trustworthy _______ and not just reliable ________ information.
doctrines, historical
The person who announced the gospel of Jesus the Messiah at Pentecost was _______.
Peter
During the early days of the Christian church, the most striking evidence that Gpod was at work was demonstrated by _____.
Miracles
A result of the generous yet stern gospel at the churches beginning was _______ among converts.
social cohesion
Among those who persecuted Stephen was ______, a man who later became one of the greatest advocates of Christ.
Saul
Who was the first known martyr?
Stephen
Acts is distinguised by it’s ______ value and ________ insight.
historical value theological insight
What does Acts focus on?
On Jesus followers rather than on Jesus deeds and teachings
What happened at Pentecost?
the unusal presence of the Holy Spirit involved the announcement of the gospel of Jesus the Mesiah
What does Luke discuss in Acts?
Jesus’ legacy in his leaving his own personal testimony, in his leaving standing orders, and in the recounting of Jesus’s ascension
Prominent features of each Christian life and impact in the wake of Pentecost
a. the centrality of the apostles teaching
b. the developing of fellowship
c. prevailing sense of awe
d. sharing of material possessions
e. meeting in the temple courts
f. heartfelt praise of God
g. favor of the apostles enjoyed with outsiders
h. spiritual growth of believers
