Test: Acts, Paul's letters, Church

Question 0

Saul (Paul) of ____was proud to be a citizen of the ____ empire.

Answer 0

Tarsus, Roman

Question 1

Acts of the Apostle was written by ____, a disciple of ____.

Answer 1

Luke, Paul

Question 2

This Pharisee argued to let the arrested apostle go free because, if their preacher was truly from God, it cannot be stopped.

Answer 2

Gamaliel

Question 3

The word “diakonia” or “deacon” means:

Answer 3

service

Question 4

The first martyr and deacon stoned to death for preaching about Jesus

Answer 4

Stephen

Question 5

Saul is on his way here to persecute those who were proclaiming Jesus the Song of God.

Answer 5

Damascus

Question 6

Who is called by God to heal Saul and teach him about Christ?

Answer 6

Ananias

Question 7

As Paul escapes from the Hellenists by being lowered down in a basket from the wall, who befriends him on his way to Jerusalem?

Answer 7

Barnabas

Question 8

While in the city of Jaffa, who does Peter raise to life through the power of Jesus?

Answer 8

Tabitha

Question 9

This roman centurion’s whole household impresses Peter with their faith in Jesus.

Answer 9

Cornelius

Question 10

It is in this Gentile city that the followers of Jesus are first called “Chrisitan”

Answer 10

Antioch

Question 11

There are _____ in the New Testament, 14 written by Paul.

Answer 11

40 books

Question 12

Paul went on ____ missionary journeys leading him ultimately to ____.

Answer 12

four, Rome

Question 13

First Corinthians 12 is about the ____ and chapter 13 is about ____.

Answer 13

Body of Christ, Love

Question 14

In his letter to the Epeshians, Paul talks about “God’s love poured out on us” called:

Answer 14

grace

Question 15

The central theme of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is:

Answer 15

unity in Christ

Question 16

In Ephesians, which of the following is NOT practical advice from Paul?

a) love never ends c) sing psalms and hymns
b) dont drink too much wine d) dont be late to mass

Answer 16

don’t be late for Mas

Question 17

Although Paul tells wives to be ____ to their husbands, he writes more about how husbands should ______ their wives.

Answer 17

subject, love

Question 18

In order, form what countries did these Pope come: John Paul II, Benedict, Francis?

Answer 18

Poland, Germany, Argentina

Question 19

Who is the current Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles?

Answer 19

Jose Gomez

Question 20

What is the five-part structure of most of Paul’s letters?

Answer 20

A) Intro
B) Prayer
C) Christian Teaching 
D) Practical Teaching 
E) Farewell

Question 21

In ephesians, Paul says that we are brought to life in Christ because of love and grace, so therefore, “we are ______ _____ _____ ____”

Answer 21

God’s work of art.

Question 22

What are the three (Greek) ways to look at LOVE, and what do they signify?

Answer 22

Agape: unconditional love
Aeros: lust, romance
Philia: family, friends

Question 23

Put these popes in the timely order of their papacies (from oldest to most recent): Benedict XVI, John Paul I, Paul VI, Francis I, John XXIII, John Paul II

Answer 23

John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul I, John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis !

Question 24

At the Council of Jerusalem, Paul and many of the original apostles have a major disagreement. What is the problem? How does peter resolve this dispute based on his visit to the Roman centurion and the vision he had?

Answer 24

Gentile Question- to allow people into the Christian church who have to become Jewish first. After telling of his vision which God told him he could eat unclean animals because they were made by God, Peter convinces them that Gentiles should be accepted.