Study Guide Questions Flashcards
Which are the TRUE statements regarding the book of Acts?
(A) Acts was first gathered into the collection of the Pauline epistles.
(B) The book of Acts was the second volume of a history of Christian origins, the first volume of which is the Gospel of Luke.
(C) Acts became separated from Luke when the Gospels were gathered together to form one collection.
(D) Acts played an important role in attesting to the validity of the Gospels and Pauline letters during Marcion’s heretical challenge in the mid-second century. Acts presented proof of Paul’s apostleship and evidence for the apostleship of the other apostles.
B, C, D
Most Popular 2 Outlines of Acts (based on places & then People)
Jerusalem (1:1-8:1)
Judea-Samaria (8:1-11:18)
the world (11:19-28:31)
Peter (1:1-12:25)
Paul (13:1-28:31)
Which statements about the author of Acts are indicated from Scripture itself?
(A) The Scriptures show him to be from Jerusalem and a Jew.
(B) Although his name never occurs in Acts, his presence is indicated throughout the first 15 chapters.
(C) He was a traveling companion of Paul.
(D) He would have had the time and opportunity to research Jesus’ ministry and the church’s origins in Jerusalem during Paul’s two-year imprisonment in Caesarea, Syria.
C, D
Two events that occurred in the 7th century AD are not reflected in the history or mood of Luke-Acts. What are these events?
AD 64 - the fire of Rome, which Nero blamed on the Christians
AD 70 - the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Romans
Which statement is most likely to be TRUE?
(A) Acts was written before AD 64 because the internal evidences and mood within the NT and Acts support such a view.
(B) Acts was written before AD 64 because that is the date Luke wrote down.
(C) Acts was written before AD 64 because no other date is possible.
(D) Acts had to be written in the 2nd century because it took time for the theology of the early church to fully develop.
A
Choose which is TRUE.
(1) Luke writes history as one who gives day-by-day detailed chronological descriptions.
(2) Luke writes history as a photographer who takes a series of pictures and from this portrays the great moments and personalities of the period.
2
Choose which is TRUE.
(1) Luke tells the story of how the gospel spread through the ministry of each of the 12 apostles.
(2) Luke tells the story of how the gospel spread primarily through the ministry of Peter and Paul.
2
Choose which is TRUE.
(1) Luke tells how the gospel came to each country of the Mediterranean world of the first century.
(2) Luke tells how the gospel went beyond its Jerusalem and Palestinian setting to the Roman provinces of Galatia, Achaia, Macedonia, Asia, and ultimately to Rome itself.
2
Choose which is TRUE.
(1) The 2 leading centers in Acts for the expansion of the gospel are Jerusalem and Antioch of Syria.
(2) The 2 leading centers in Acts for the expansion of the gospel are Jerusalem and Athens.
1
Choose which is TRUE.
(1) Luke records many speeches and sermons in Acts, a few of which are given by non-Christians.
(2) Luke writes the type of history that never finds him quoting what others have said.
1
Choose which is TRUE.
(1) Luke presents the Holy Spirit as the key to the success of the gospel.
(2) Luke shows that if good people use good strategy, the gospel will inevitably succeed.
1
One major aspect of the Lord’s postresurrection teaching ministry involved speaking “about the kingdom of God.” Key gospel passages relating to the kingdom of God speak of it as the reign of Christ in which of the following?
(A) only the future age
(B) only the present age
(C) spiritually present now in the lives of those who receive Him, and physically present over all the world in the age to come
(D) Only applies to the Jewish people
C
What are the 3 baptisms?
In each, who baptizes & into what is the baptized one placed?
Baptism of John
- John baptizes into water
Baptism into the Body
- The Spirit baptizes into Jesus.
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
- Jesus baptizes into the Spirit.
Which statements accurately describe the significance of the Ascension?
(A) The ministry of our Lord on earth, in His physical form, was complete until His return.
(B) The disciples would need to depend on something for direction other than the physical presence and direct face-to-face conversation with our Lord.
(C) Jesus’ return from heaven would be similar to His ascension into heaven.
all of these are true
circle the letter preceding each member of or group in the Christian community who gathered in the upper room on the Day of Pentecost.
A Judas
B the 11 apostles
C the high priest
D Paul
E the women
F Jesus’ mothers and brothers
B, E, F
How many days did the 120 wait together before the Ascension and Pentecost?
10 days
3 elements of Jesus’ postresurrection ministry to His disciples…
- He continued to present Himself alive to His chosen apostles by many infallible proofs for 40 days.
- He continued teaching on the kingdom of God and charged the disciples to wait in Jerusalem to be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
- He spoke about His ascension.
4 Qualities of the Post-Ascension Community before Pentecost
- Obedience to the Lord’s command to remain in Jerusalem
- Unity
- Prayer
- the study and application of the Scriptures (OT) for the purpose of choosing a replacement for Judas
How long after Christ’s passion was the Day of Pentecost?
the end of the 7th week following His passion
Acts 2 literally begins, “As the day of Pentecost was being fulfilled.” What 3 deductions can be made from the opening statement?
(1) The prophetic purpose in the OT for the Feast of Pentecost was now to be fulfilled.
(2) The disciples experienced the promised baptism with the Spirit on the literal Day of Pentecost. Pentecost itself means “fifty” (the number of days from Passover to Pentecost).
(3) The Day of Pentecost only began to be fulfilled on the literal day described in Acts 2. The Day of Pentecost is the era of the Spirit who is at work in believers until the return of Christ. The fulfillment of Pentecost that began in Acts 2 continues to the present moment.
Which OT feasts occur in a group during the 1st 2 months of the biblical calendar (April-May)?
(each of these is fulfilled through Christ)
Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Weeks or Pentecost
Which OT feasts occur in a group during the 7th month of the biblical calendar (Oct-Nov)?
Trumpets, Atonement, Booths or Tabernacles
How does Paul state the fulfillment of Passover?
Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed
How does Paul state the fulfillment of the Feast of Unleavened Bread by portraying its significance for the cleansing of the Christian life?
celebrate with sincerity and truth