Self-Tests Flashcards
The postresurrection ministry of Jesus was concerned primarily with the…
(A) further establishment of the kingdom of God on earth
(B) further explanation of His previous teaching
(C) time and the seasons, which He accurately predicted
(D) initiation of His disciples into the secret deeper truths
B
The importance of Acts in the NT is best appreciated by recognizing…
(1) its strategic placement in the NT canon and its role in refuting heresy
(2) its early acceptance into the collection of Pauline Epistles
(3) that together with Luke it always held its position of acceptance with the Christian community because of its early composition date (before AD 60)
(4) that it equally describes the advancement of Christianity in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
1
The early Christian community was characterized by…
(A) great patience under widespread persecution
(B) self-sufficiency and pride in their God-given role as disciples
(C) reflective research into the OT’s historical setting and theology
(D) obedience, unity, prayer, and application of Scripture to their needs
D
The significance of the book of Acts is that it serves as a…
(A) basis for most of our Christian doctrine
(B) bridge between the Gospels and the rest of the NT
(C) reinforcement of secular historical writings during this period
(D) historical record of Christianity’s advance into Africa, Asia, and Europe
B
(More than one answer is possible.) The book of Acts was written to…
(A) trace the development of Christianity in the 2nd century AD.
(B) provide an account of the church’s origin and expansion by showing how the gospel went from its Jerusalem base to Rome.
(C) give a full historical account of the fire in Rome in AD 64 and the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70
(D) indicate that Paul’s apostleship is affirmed by the same signs as Peter’s
(E) defend Christianity by commending it as a nonseditious faith to the Roman government.
(F) show that the gospel is universally available to all people.
B, D, E, F
(More than one answer is correct.) What internal evidences given in the NT imply that Luke was the author of Acts?
(A) the author clearly names himself on at least 4 occasions in Acts as he identifies himself with the incident recorded.
(B) the author included himself in 4 scriptural settings in the text, which are known as the “we” passages.
(C) the Scriptures demonstrate that he was a traveling companion of Paul.
(D) Acts 28 shows specifically that Luke was with Paul in Rome, and we therefore conclude that Luke was the author.
(E) It is highly probably that the author would be named in the Prison Epistles written from Rome. Luke is specifically mentioned in at least 2 of these letters.
B, C, D, E
The best probably date for the writing of Acts is prior to AD 64 because…
(A) Luke does not mention Nero’s intense official persecution beginning in AD 64 nor the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. Had these events occurred, they would surely have been noted.
(B) Luke indicates this time setting in his history.
(C) no other date or time sequence would be possible.
A
Critics claim a much later date for Acts based on…
(A) the book’s internal evidence according to their interpretation
(B) the book’s apologetic nature according to their interpretation
(C) their assumption that the gospel is more the church’s theology than Jesus’ actual history and that the NT is historically unreliable.
(D) a reference made in Acts to Emperor Trajan, who reigned from AD 98 to 117
C
(More than one answer is correct.) Which statements list the leading characteristics of the book of Acts as a whole? Luke…
(A) writes history in a careful step-by-step, chronological way.
(B) shows that if good people use good methods and strategy, the gospel will inevitably triumph.
(C) records history as a photography who records a series of pictures.
(D) presents the Holy Spirit as the key to the success of the gospel.
(E) records many sermons and speeches in his narrative.
(F) demonstrates the strategic importance of Jerusalem and Syrian Antioch in the gospel’s expansion.
C, D, E, F
(More than one answer is correct.) The major aspects of Jesus’ postresurrection ministry included His…
(A) revealing many new teachings during this time.
(B) enlarging on His previous teaching about the Kingdom of God and charging His disciples to wait in Jerusalem to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.
(C) presenting Himself alive to His chosen apostles by many infallible proofs.
(D) ascending into heaven, implying that the disciples were to depend on the Holy Spirit in His absence and that His departure was prophetic of His return.
B, C, D
Jesus pointed the disciples’ emphasis away from their interest in the earthly kingdom to…
(A) their need for organization, structure, and stability within the group.
(B) asceticism and the austere living required of holy men and women of that time.
(C) abolition of slavery and sexual equality.
(D) his concern that they receive power to witness of Him.
D
Acts speaks of the continued activity of Jesus Christ through His followers who were eyewitnesses of His life, death, resurrection, and ascension and who knew without a doubt He had risen from the dead. This statement is one of…
A. objective truth
B. subjective feeling
A
The selection process of Matthias reveals that the Christian community…
(A) was totally unorganized and could not function effectively
(B) was characterized by simple obedience, prayerfulness, application of the Scriptures to their need, and real unity of spirit and purpose.
(C) showed fear, instability, and insecurity
(D) was insensitive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance prior to Pentecost.
B
What is the most convincing Scriptural proof that Pentecost is for all believers at all times?
Acts 2:38-39
T/F
Luke specifically reports three occasions in Acts where the Spirit baptism was experienced and the receiving believers spoke in tongues. Elsewhere, this accompanying phenomenon is strongly implied.
T
T/F
Tongues are a sign to unbelievers, devotional for the believer, and edifying to the church.
T
T/F
The pilgrims gathered in Jerusalem for Pentecost came primarily from the area of greater Israel, that is, the areas Israel once controlled when at the zenith of her monarchical power.
F
T/F
Holy Spirit chose this particular time so that the beginning of the gospel proclamation would have maximum effect. Pilgrims from the far-flung Roman Empire would carry the good news back to their home areas with their focus on the person of Christ.
True
T/F
The last days began with the advent of the Spirit and continue until the cosmic disturbances that herald the end of the last days.
T
T/F
The day of the Lord refers to a protracted period of time beginning with Christ’s visible return to earth and ending with the cleansing of the heavens and earth by fire prior to the Lord’s making new heavens and earth.
T
T/F
The last days will be characterized by 2 movements going in opposite directions: God’s Spirit will be greatly effective in giving a great spiritual harvest, while the increase in wickedness will be apparent as never before.
T
Luke selected the miracle of the lame man’s healing because it…
(A) was probably the most notable miracle the apostles performed.
(B) set in motion an entire series of events that was crucial in the early church’s development.
(C) was the first major miracle ever performed by an apostle.
(D) was typical of the miracles wrought by the early church leaders.
B
Luke, as a historian of excellence and mastery, was keenly aware of the…
(A) relative importance of various miracles
(B) importance of selecting the event or miracle most likely to inspire faith in his audience
(C) importance of the dramatic value of miracle testimonies; thus, he recorded only the sensational miracles
(D) crucial moments - the events that changed the course of church history.
D
The 4 main segments of Acts 3:1-4:31 in sequence are…
the lame man’s healing, Peter’s 2nd sermon, Peter & John’s arraignment, and the believers’ prayer after Peter & John’s release