Unit 1 Test Flashcards
Who were the main people in Acts?
Apostles, especially Peter and Paul; Author Luke wrote to Theophilus (loved by God or
lover of God); Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles
What is the main point of the book of Acts?
History of the early church and the spread of the Gospel; Gospel – Jesus died, buried, rose
again according to the Scriptures
When did the book of Acts take place?
After Jesus ascends and sends empowering HS; Pentecost; Covers 30-62 AD; Written 63-
70 AD;
Where did the book of Acts take place?
Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, to the ends of the earth
What was Acts 1 chapter titled?
After the Resurrection
The resurrected Jesus was seen by ________ _________ proofs.
3 infallible
Jesus gave 3 commandments to the Apostles. What were they and what was the general name?
The Great Commission - 1 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, 2 baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 3 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
What were the 3 evidences of the Resurrection?
Empty tomb, many saw the resurrected Jesus, and the disciples were changed
Why do some people think that the tomb was empty?
(a. wrong tomb, b. swoon theory, c. thieves stole body,
d. disciples stole body – why? No money to bribe soldiers, No power to take body);
Are hypocrites and martyrs the same?
No!
After how many days did Jesus ascend?
40
What did Jesus do when He ascended?
After 40 days Jesus ascended, sending the Holy Spirit who
empowered believers to be witnesses (one who has experienced Christ and is willing to tell, even suffer, for Him; martyr) of Christ from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria, to the ends of the earth.
What 3 promises did Jesus make to the disciples?
Jesus promised that the apostles will be baptized with the HS, will receive power when the HS
comes, and will be witnesses to the ends of the earth.
Who knows when Jesus will return?
It is not for the disciples to know of when the kingdom of God comes, only the Father knows.
How did Jesus ascend and how will He return?
Jesus was taken into a cloud and will return in the same way He went.
Who were the 11 disciples?
Peter, James, John, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James, Simon, Judas
Who were Jesus’s half brothers?
James, Joses, Judas, Simon
Who was in the upper room?
Disciples, minus Judas Iscariot, together with women and
J’s brothers prayed in the upper room in Jerusalem.
How many people were in the upper room?
120
Who spoke about Scripture?
Peter