Unit 5 Test (backside) Flashcards
Where did the Thessalonian Jews go to stir up the crowds?
Berea
Who was sent to Athens?
Paul
Who stayed and preached in Berea, then joined Paul in Athens?
Silas and Timothy
Where was Paul’s spirit provoked and why?
Athens because it was filled with idols
What did Paul do in the Athen’s synagogue?
Reasoned with the Jews and devout persons. He also reasoned with those in the marketplace who happened to be there
Where did Paul preach in Athens (besides the synagogue)
Areopagus
What did the Epicureans believe in?
Believed the sensual and material pleasure was the greatest good
What did the Stoic believe in?
Believed individuals be self-dependent with sensual and material pleasure suppressed
What were the Areopagites discussing constantly after Paul’s sermon in Athens?
What’s new?
What alter did Paul notice in Athens? What did he do about this?
Alter to the Unknown god. Paul attributed God, Creator, Provider. Preached repent for resurrected Jesus will judge in righteousness.
Which poet said “for in Him we live and move and have our being”?
Cilician poet Aratus
Which poet said “for we are His offspring”’?
Cretan poet Epimenides
What did some Athenians do after Paul preached about the odd alter?
Mocked the message, will hear again
Who believed after Paul’s message about the Athen’s odd alter?
Areopagite Dionysius and Woman Damaris
Which city was 1 of the make important commercial cities?
Corinth. Had major east west trade center
Did Corinth have a synagogue?
Yes
Which temple was Corinth home to?
Home of the temple of Aphrodite, Greek love goddess
What was Corinth known for?
Materialism and open immortality
How many people were in Corinth?
Less than 250,000 + slaves
Which books of the Bible did Paul write from Corinth?
1st and 2nd Thessalonians
Who was Aquila?
Jew, believe, married to Priscilla, tentmaker (Paul also a tentmaker); worked with Paul
Who was Priscilla?
Italian, believe, married to Aquila, tentmaker; worked with Paul
Who arrived to meet Paul in Corinth at three synagogue?
Silas and Timothy
What happened when Paul tried to preach the message of Jesus to the people of Corinth?
Testified Jesus is Christ with Jews and they opposed the message. Thus Paul goes to Gentiles
Who was Crispus?
Synagogue ruler and household believed, many Corinthians believe
What were the 5 things that the Lord said to Paul in a vision?
Do not be afraid
But go on speaking and do not be silent
I am with you
No one will attack you
I have many people in this city
