Test 1 Flashcards

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Andrew

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Died on a sideways cross

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John

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Wrote the most books in the New Testametn, died of natural causes

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Matthew

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Levi, means “gift of God”

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Simon the Zealot

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Politician who spread his beliefs; member of a terrorist group to overthrow Rome

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Bartholemew

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  1. Beat 2. Flayed 3. Crucified
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Joseph Barsabas

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One of the qualifiers to become the replacement for Judas

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Matthias

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The one chosen to replace Judas

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Theophilus

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Reader of Acts

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James the Elder

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first martyr

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Judas Iscariot

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Being replaced, hung himself b/c of guilt for betraying Jesus

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Paul

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Missionary who spread the gospel from Antioch to Rome

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Thomas

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Preached in India, patron saint of carpenters/builders

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James the Less

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“leader of the Jerusalem church”

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Judas(Jude)

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One of the 12

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Philip

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Wanted his body wrapped in papyrus

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Joel

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Inspiration for Peter’s sermon on Pentecost

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Luke

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Wrote Acts,

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Simon Peter

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Died on an upside down cross; first pope; keys on coat of arms means keys to kingdom of heaven

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Accredited

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To be officially recognized or authorized (God accredited Jesus to the Jews); backed by God

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Drew Lots

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Ancient way of making a decision or selection (helped choose Matthias)

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Levite

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Member of the Levi Clan

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Sadducees

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Wealthy Jewish leaders

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Anoint

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To be chosen by God

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Epistle

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Greek word for letter

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Martyr
Someone who dies for their faith and beliefs
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Sovereign
supreme ruler
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Breaking Bread
“Breaking of bread” is often considered another term for communion or the Lord’s Supper.
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Fellowship
Unity or togetherness we share because of a common faith whether it be spiritual or non-spiritual
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Messiah
Jesus the promised Savior
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Capstone
Jesus is the final piece of the prophecy
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Footstool
Symbol of having a lower power. (God would make all enemies of the cross beneath him)
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Passover
Celebration of when Israel was rescued from slavery
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Collonade
Columns supporting a roof; Solomon's Porch
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Gentile
Someone who followed Old Testament ways
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Patron Saint
Dead person who watches over a certain profession or group of people
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Temple Guard
Levites who protected the temple and its valuables
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Communism
Sharing everything with eachother
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God-fearing Jew
Believers in Jehovah, the Old Testament God of the Jews
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Pentecost
Jewish festival that celebrated the first fruits of the harvest. Also known as Feast of Weeks
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The Kingdom of God
Heaven, church, or believer's heart
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Covenant
God's promises to his people
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Grace
Undeserved love from God
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Prophesy
Tell of something in the future (in this case something great of God) To predict an important event of the Messiah
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Tradition
Passed down by the church
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Zealot
a religious political active in their work
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Intro to the Book of Acts
Title: Some acts of some apostles Author: Luke Luke's Background: Physician and traveling companion of Paul and Gentile not disciple Readers: Theophilus "One who loves God, Early Christian churches, Believers today Date written: 63 AD Purpose: 1) Sequel of Luke 2) Traces Church from Jerusalem (Jews) to Rome (Gentiles) - Presents a history of the early Christian church 3) Clear Up Nasty Rumors - The Christians are Revolutionaries (terrorists i.e. King Jesus) - The Christians are Cannibals (Lord’s Supper) 4) To provide a guide for Christian living until Christ returns 5) To depict the triumph of Christianity in the face of bitter persecution Divisions: Acts 1-12 – Peter & the beginning of the Church (Jewish) in Palestine Acts 13-28 – Paul & the expansion of the Church from Antioch to Rome (Primarily of Jewish make-up to a church with many gentile congregations)
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Jesus' Resurrection
Mood of the people: women were sad and scared; misunderstanding Easter Morn: 1) Embalm 2)Earthquake 3) 2 angels 4) Stone rolled back 5) Mary Magdalene tells disciples Jesus' body was taken 6) Peter went into tomb and understood the prophecy 7) Angels + Jesus appear and help Mary understand
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Steps in a Call
Contact the district Pres, Receive call list, prayerfully choose, hold call meeting, vote, send call packet, they prayerfully decide, call is accepted or returned.