UPEs Flashcards
As Paul returned homeward to Jerusalem to face uncertain issues, we conclude he made no mistake because he…
(A) knew the compelling voice of the Spirit was drawing him homeward.
(B) wanted to atone for his previous acts against Christians.
(C) knew he alone could mediate between legalistic Jews and the infant Gentile church.
(D) believed his stature as the missionary statesman of the church would protect him from problems with the Jerusalem Jews.
A
Acts 1-20 covers approximately…
28 years
From evidence regarding personal prophecy directed to Paul, we conclude that…
(A) believers had greater insight into the things of the Spirit than Paul did.
(B) at least a few believers were more sensitive to the Spirit than Paul was.
(C) some believers were so carnal that they actually became afraid
(D) some of the people went beyond the gift of prophecy and tried to persuade Paul to avoid Jerusalem.
D
In maturing spiritually, one must learn to carefully weigh a message of personal prophecy and, before acting, …
(A) get as many opinions as possible from spiritual leaders and friends
(B) make sure the Spirit confirms to his or her spirit what the prophecy indicated
(C) try to reason out the course of action indicated by the Spirit to see if it is possible and logical
(D) pray for divine guidance and then cast lots as directed in Acts 1:26
B
On the way to Jerusalem, Paul stayed in the home of…
(A) Philip
(B) Aquilla and Priscilla
(C) James
(D) Mary, the mother of John Mark
A
Paul’s reception by the churches outside Jerusalem may be generally described as…
(A) warm, affectionate, and appreciative
(B) cool, reserved, and noncommittal
(C) cold, hostile, and uncooperative
(D) indifferent, restrained, and somewhat suspicious
A
The Spirit’s purpose in warning Paul of the imprisonment that awaited him in Jerusalem seems to be to…
(A) prevent a needless arrest, imprisonment, and possible death
(B) see whether Paul was really willing to endanger his life for the gospel
(C) prepare him for the suffering and ministry assignment that would come, even though he would not know its full purpose
(D) test the commitment of the disciples who surrounded Paul, for many would be affected by his imprisonment or death
C
The cash gift Paul brought to Jerusalem from Gentile churches, along with representatives from these churches, had the effect of…
(A) making Paul immensely popular with the church at large and promoting him to a church leadership role
(B) showing that Gentiles felt they owed some debt to the Jerusalem church and this was the easiest way to discharge such a debt
(C) showing the practical value of Christian love, demonstrating the unity of the church, and meeting serious material needs
(D) showing the patronizing, superior attitude of Gentile Christians
C
When Paul and his company arrived in Jerusalem, the believers received them with…
(A) guarded optimism
(B) glad warmth
(C) polite coolness
(D) obvious suspicion
B
When Paul gave them a detailed report of what God had done through his ministry, James and the elders responded with…
(A) fear that the Gentile church was growing too rapidly to maintain proper administrative leadership.
(B) mild interest in the evangelistic enterprise in the outlying regions mixed with jealousy of Gentile successes.
(C) frankness in claiming that Paul’s disregard for the Jerusalem Council’s letter to Gentile believers was causing real problems.
(D) gratefulness to God for the victories wrought and concern over widespread misinformation about Paul and his ministry among Gentiles.
D
That Paul decided to pay for the offerings for the four men under the Nazarite vow was consistent with which Pauline philosophy?
“To the Jew, I became as a Jew to win the Jews.”
While Paul was imprisoned in Jerusalem, the Lord appeared and told him to…
(A) take courage, for he would testify about Jesus in Rome.
(B) face his impending death without fear.
(C) set his house in order, for his ministry had come to an end.
(D) be encouraged, for “if God be for us, who can stand against us?”
A
What physical object helped save Paul’s life while he was in Jerusalem?
(A) The wailing wall of Jerusalem
(B) The horns of the brazen altar in the temple
(C) The temple gate separating the court of the Gentiles from the court of the women
(D) The Tower of Antonia
(D) The Tower of Antonia
Who influenced the Roman military in saving Paul’s life?
(A) Ananias, the Jewish high priest
(B) Cornelius, a Roman soldier
(C) James, the half brother of Jesus
(D) Paul’s nephew
D
What positive result came from the events following Paul’s trip to Jerusalem?
(A) Paul helped the Jewish Christians eliminate legalism from their belief and practice.
(B) The racial differences between Jewish and Gentile Christians were totally removed.
(C) Several members of the Jewish high priest family accepted Jesus as their Messiah.
(D) Perhaps as many as ten New Testament books were written.
D
Based on our knowledge of Paul from his first missionary journey until he testified before Agrippa, we may conclude that…
(A) Paul fully recognized the reality of testing and adversity in Christians’ lives and joyfully accepted this process.
(B) on some occasions his commitment to Christian service became questionable.
(C) adversity and hardships occur only in the lives of the spiritually immature and should never be accepted as normal Christianity.
(D) Paul expected Jesus to return during his lifetime and lost motivation due to his disillusionment.
A
In his testimony before Felix, Tertullus charged that Paul…
(A) attempted to split the unity of the Sanhedrin between Pharisees and Sadducees.
(B) proselytized the God-fearers away from the Jewish synagogues.
(C) preached the resurrection of Jesus.
(D) was a ringleader of the Nazarenes.
D
To the general charges of the prosecution, Paul responded with the specific claim that…
(A) as a Jew he had a right to be in Jerusalem and to take part in the temple festivities.
(B) his motives for coming to Jerusalem were right, his conduct was blameless, and his arrest was unwarranted.
(C) Christians were never given fair trials and were always denied due process of law.
(D) the Jewish high priest could not pass judgment because he lacked Roman citizenship.
B
According to Paul (Acts 24:21), the only charge he was guilty of was…
(A) attempting to continue his ministry as a devout Jew.
(B) preaching from the Law and Prophets.
(C) focusing his message on the centrality of the Resurrection.
(D) preaching on the priesthood of all believers.
C
Paul countered the charge that he was ringleader of the Nazarene sect by declaring that he was…
(A) the least of all the apostles, one abnormally born.
(B) a follower of the Way.
(C) one of many who have been liberated from the restrictions of the Law.
(D) a Christian leader who would soon reign over the world with Christ.
B
Paul declared that Christianity is…
(A) one possible way to reach God.
(B) uniquely the Way.
(C) simply an improvement on Judaism.
(D) one religion among many.
B
In his defense before Felix, Paul offered four affirmations of his faith, including a belief in the…
(A) necessity for humans to seek righteousness through the Mosaic covenant.
(B) sanctity of the temple priesthood and its role of mediating the presence of God.
(C) hope of Judaism, which was the resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
(D) Jewish expectation of Israel’s eschatological return to world domination.
C
Luke’s record of Paul’s defense makes it clear that before Felix, Paul was…
(A) clearly indicted on three civil charges.
(B) fully cleared of all charges.
(C) not condemned, but he was held pending the arrival of another witness.
(D) unjustly kept in prison in the hope that the Sanhedrin would offer a large sum of money for his release.
C
A prominent theme in Paul’s preaching to Felix and Drusilla was the…
(A) kingdom of God.
(B) fulfillment of messianic promises in Jesus.
(C) relationship of God’s people to local governments.
(D) judgment to come.
D
Paul appealed to Caesar when…
(A) Festus arrived as procurator.
(B) Festus appeared ready to move the trial to Jerusalem.
(C) Herod Agrippa and Bernice arrived.
(D) Claudius Lysias started to release him to the Sanhedrin for trial.
B
Bernice was the wife…
(A) of Felix.
(B) of Festus.
(C) and sister of Herod Agrippa II.
(D) of Aristarchus
C
In Acts Paul related his testimony of conversion how many times?
2 times
Which statement best describes Paul’s response to his imprisonment?
(A) He showed evidence of strain and was quick to point out the injustice of Roman law and the prejudice of his accusers.
(B) He demonstrated the spirit of Jesus through courtesy toward his captors, generosity toward his judges, and gratitude toward God for his prison opportunities.
(C) Like Job, he questioned what good his years of imprisonment could serve, since there seemed to be no logical reason for it.
(D) He used his time in prison to help Luke write the book of Acts.
B
Luke uses solid evidence to prove that Paul was…
(A) never indicted on any civil charge, and therefore neither he nor Christianity was guilty of sedition or disloyalty.
(B) imprisoned as the result of the jealousy of Christian Judaizers because he championed Gentile Christianity.
(C) the victim of the rivalry between the Pharisees and the Sadducees.
(D) disadvantaged by his status as a Roman citizen.
A
Felix left Paul bound, Festus had no charge for sending Paul to Rome, Paul denied all charges, and his accusers had no proof to back their charges. These statements show us that part of Luke’s purpose in writing Acts was…
(A) historic.
(B) didactic.
(C) apologetic.
(D) apocolyptic.
C
During his voyage to Rome, Paul fulfilled his ministry to those around him by…
(A) standing quietly by and watching while the Maltese natives and the mariners made a fire to warm the shipwreck victims.
(B) following Jesus’ example in commanding the storm to stop and great calm to come to the sea.
(C) challenging his shipmates with a word from the Lord, foretelling their ultimate shipwreck and their salvation from the sea.
(D) praying and fasting during the storm, eating only after all were safely on shore.
C
Based on Paul’s storm experience during his voyage to Rome, what ministry can we identify with angels?
(A) As need arises, angels can give guidance and assurance to Christians.
(B) When Christians are exhausted through the storms of life, angels can teach the plan of salvation to unsaved family members.
(C) Angels will create food when God’s people are starving.
(D) Angels are Christians who have died.
A
Which statement bears out the truth that “in all things God works for the good of those who love Him”?
(A) One can ignore spiritual advice and still be saved as was the case with the centurion.
(B) God worked through the apparent hopelessness of the mariners’ situation, giving Paul an opportunity to present a positive gospel message to 274 men (besides himself and Luke) who needed this word.
(C) The storm convicted Paul for his lack of faith because he should have followed Jesus’ example and calmed to the storm.
(D) All of the above apply.
B
What was a positive benefit of Paul’s indirect trip to Rome via Jerusalem?
(A) The huge crowds celebrating Pentecost in Jerusalem were converted by Paul’s testimony.
(B) Paul turned his Gentile ministry over to James, the apostolic head of the Christian church.
(C) Paul was able to lead Felix, Festus, and Agrippa II into conversion experiences.
(D) Paul was able to minister to the people of Malta and help start a church there.
D
On his journey from Caesarea to Rome, Paul was a passenger on how many ships?
3
A contrast between Paul’s imprisonment in Caesarea and his imprisonment at Rome is that in Caesarea…
(A) Paul’s ministry appeared to be limited to political and religious leaders, but in Rome Paul could freely minister to all visitors.
(B) Paul had a degree of freedom, living in a rented house, but in Rome he was kept under close arrest and had no freedom of movement or visitors.
(C) Paul had to provide for his own needs, whereas in Rome the Roman government supplied all his needs.
(D) Paul suffered no political intrigue, but in Rome was subjected to political conflict.
A
Luke reports that a major theme of Paul’s preaching in Rome was…
(A) the kingdom of God.
(B) suffering—the crucified life.
(C) the church’s relationship to the government.
(D) the priesthood of all believers.
A
What evidence exists that Paul was released after his first trial in Rome and several years later rearrested and imprisoned in Rome?
(A) Josephus describes both of Paul’s trials in Rome.
(B) Paul needed the time between the two imprisonments to plant the Christian church in Spain.
(C) Peter refers to Paul’s release from prison in his second epistle.
(D) The account of Paul’s imprisonment in Acts 28 describes different conditions than the account in 2 Timothy.
D
The best explanation for Luke’s closing Acts when he did is that he had…
(A) written up to the current moment.
(B) sufficiently traced Christian origins from Jerusalem to Rome.
(C) provided background in understanding Paul’s case.
(D) indicated his intention to write a third volume of apostolic history.
B
Aristarchus was…
(A) a witness against Paul.
(B) the chief on the island of Malta.
(C) the judge before whom Paul stood trial.
(D) a companion of Paul on his journey to Rome.
D
T/F: Paul’s address to the temple mob from the steps of the Antonia was interrupted when he described his Damascus Road meeting with the risen Christ.
False
T/F: In his last trip to Jerusalem, Paul stayed at the home of Mnason, who was originally from Cyprus.
True
T/F: Prior to his last trip to Jerusalem, Paul made a brief visit to Rome.
False
T/F: The most serious charge Tertullus brought against Paul was that of profaning the temple.
True
T/F: Paul was imprisoned at Caesarea for a total of four years.
False
T/F: Luke records a lengthy account of Paul’s imprisonment and journey to Rome only for biographical reasons.
False
T/F: Luke notes two occasions in which Paul was given a supernatural revelation that he would reach Rome.
True
T/F: If God had not waited three years before granting Paul’s request to go to Rome, Matthew could not have completed his research at Caesarea to write his Gospel.
False
T/F: After finally reaching Rome, Paul met with other believers and the Jewish leadership at Rome, and he continued indered in preaching the gospel for two years.
True
T/F: From Acts we learn that a missionary must separate his or her cultural patterns and bias from the gospel message.
True
The importance of Acts in the New Testament is best recognized by its…
1
strategic placement in the canon and its role in refuting heresy.
2
early acceptance in the Pauline Epistles.
3
acceptance within the Christian community for its composition date (before AD 60).
4
balanced description of the advancement of Christianity in Europe, Asia, and Africa
1
Acts can be divided according to the…
1
church’s expansion in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
2
ministries of Peter, Paul, and John.
3
ministries to Jews, God-fearers, and pagans.
4
geographic ministries in Jerusalem, Judea-Samaria, and the world.
4
A major purpose for writing Acts was to…
1
document the ministries of the twelve apostles and early church leaders.
2
trace major historical events of the early church and relate them to the history of Rome.
3
serve as an apologetic for Christianity by pointing out its law-abiding character.
4
contrast Christianity with Judaism, Greek-Roman occultism, and Gnosticism.
3
What internal evidence supports the Lukan authorship of Acts?
1
During Paul’s imprisonment in Caesarea, Luke had time and opportunity to research Jesus’ ministry and the church’s origins in Jerusalem.
2
As Jesus’ relative, Luke’s knowledge and contacts concerning His ministry and the church’s origins were valuable.
3
As a practicing Jewish physician in Jerusalem before traveling with Paul, Luke had access to all the facts and personnel described in Acts.
4
The Roman government employed Luke to research and write on the life of Jesus and the origin of the church for Paul’s trial.
1
Critics claim a later date for Acts based on…
1
their interpretation of the internal evidence.
2
their interpretation of the book’s apologetic nature.
3
their assumption that historical reliability of much of the New Testament is discounted.
4
the cursive form of Acts’ oldest manuscript, a style not used until the ninth century AD.
3
The best date for the writing of Acts is prior to AD 64 because…
1
Luke mentions neither the intense persecution under Nero beginning in AD 64 nor the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
2
Luke identifies Theophilus as emperor of Rome at the time of writing, and his reign was AD 41–54.
3
no other date or time sequence is possible.
4
Luke indicates this time setting in his history.
1
The two apostles most highlighted in Acts are…
Peter and Paul
Jesus’ postresurrection ministry was concerned primarily with the…
1
future establishment of the kingdom of God on earth.
2
further explanation of His previous teaching.
3
time and the seasons that He accurately predicted.
4
the disciples’ initiation into the deeper, secret truths of God.
2
Jesus told the disciples to wait in Jerusalem because they needed the baptism with the Holy Spirit to…
1
speak in tongues as evidence of being part of the body of Christ.
2
experience genuine salvation.
3
believe in the resurrection of Jesus.
4
witness about Jesus in divine power.
4
Which apostle is always listed fifth in the New Testament lists of the disciples?
Philip
Joseph Barsabbas Justus was…
1
the one not chosen to replace Judas’ apostleship.
2
the one who gave the proceeds of selling a field to the church.
3
the one who lied to the Holy Spirit.
4
a revolutionary who failed.
1
The Old Testament feast that typified the Holy Spirit’s outpouring on the Day of Pentecost was the Feast of…
Weeks
What three events preceded the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost?
1
A sense of unity, the sound of a violent wind, and tongues of fire
2
An angelic visitation, the sound of a violent wind, and tongues of fire
3
Speaking in other tongues, anointing with power for witness, and a Christian love for one another
4
Peter’s preaching, the lame man’s healing, and the apostles’ defense before the Sanhedrin
1
Why is speaking in tongues, not the sound of rushing wind and tongues of fire, considered to be a repeatable experience in the church?
1
The believers merely imagined the sound of wind and tongues of fire, but their speaking in tongues was a reality.
2
When Moses received the Law, Mt. Sinai was covered with fire, and a great wind blew; but Moses did not speak in other tongues.
3
When God spoke to Elijah on Mt. Horeb, a great wind and a great fire passed by, but Elijah did not speak in other tongues.
4
The sound of wind and tongues of fire are never repeated after Acts 2, but speaking in tongues is; the other phenomena preceded the believers’ baptism with the Spirit, while tongues occurred immediately after the baptism.
4
In contrast with speaking in tongues as a gift of the Spirit, speaking in tongues at the baptism with the Holy Spirit…
1
is always in a known language.
2
can be achieved only by the spiritually mature.
3
is always the initial evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
4
requires the enabling of the Holy Spirit.
3
One of the languages identified on the Day of Pentecost was…
1
English.
2
Spanish.
3
Hindi.
4
Arabian.
4
Who preached the first sermon recorded in Acts and thus the first sermon in the Christian church?
Peter
The BEST definition of the last days is the…
1
days of the apostles.
2
few final days before the Lord returns.
3
time period from the birth of Israel as a nation under Moses to Jesus’ reestablishment of Israel during the Millenium.
4
interval of time between Pentecost and Christ’s return.
4
As proof of Jesus’ messiahship, Peter’s first sermon especially cited the miracle of Christ’s…
1
virgin birth.
2
resurrection.
3
raising Lazarus from the dead.
4
ascension.
2
To those who repented in response to his first sermon, Peter promised…
1
the gift of the Holy Spirit.
2
baptism into the body of Christ.
3
a reign with Christ in His kingdom.
4
deliverance from sin.
1
Immediately after the Day of Pentecost, the early Christian community was characterized by…
1
great patience under widespread persecution.
2
self-sufficiency and pride in their God-given role as disciples.
3
obedience, unity, prayer, and application of Scripture to their needs.
4
strict division between clergy and laity.
3
As a historian of excellence and mastery, Luke was keenly aware of…
1
the relative importance of various miracles.
2
selecting the event or miracle most likely to inspire faith in his audience.
3
the dramatic value of sensational, miraculous testimonies.
4
the crucial moments—the events that changed the course of church history.
4
What did the lame man at the Gate Beautiful initially expect to receive from Peter and John?
1
Deliverance from a demon of infirmity
2
Divine healing
3
Money
4
Faith for healing
3
When the lame man was healed, the people in the temple court…
1
were filled with jealousy because Peter and John had power that the high priests did not.
2
wanted to stone Peter and John because they claimed that faith in Jesus healed the man.
3
were ready to worship Peter and John, calling one Zeus and the other Hermes.
4
came running to Peter and John in amazement.
4
Acts 4 records what event?
1
The lame man healed
2
Three thousand saved
3
Five thousand saved
4
Matthias selected
3
In Peter’s second sermon in Acts, he…
1
announced that the leaders who had crucified Christ could not be redeemed.
2
described events that would precede the second coming of Christ.
3
described the healings and miracles Jesus did during His lifetime.
4
proclaimed the resurrection of Christ and the faith in Jesus that healed the lame man.
4
Jesus’ statement “Whoever has will be given more” (Mark 4:25) represents the principle that…
1
the more aggressive a person is, the more he or she will achieve.
2
the more a person acts on what he or she knows, the more he or she can be taught.
3
work and thrift are vital, because “God helps those who help themselves.”
4
is reflected in all of the above.
2
Annas was…
1
called high priest by Luke.
2
the official high priest during the first years of the church.
3
the son-in-law of Caiaphas.
4
the disciple not elected to Judas’ apostleship.
1
After spending the night in prison, when called into the presence of the tribunal that had condemned Jesus, Peter and John…
1
seized the initiative, attributed the healing to Christ, and condemned the Sanhedrin for murdering Him.
2
explained that salvation could be found only in Jesus and that Christ’s messiahship had been verified by the Resurrection.
3
pacified the Sanhedrin by emphasizing areas of agreement and deemphasizing any areas of disagreement.
4
prayed and fasted that the Holy Spirit would shake the temple with an earthquake and convict the Sanhedrin of their sins.
2
According to your Study Guide author, which strategy did Satan use against Peter and John through the Sanhedrin’s threats?
1
Intimidation: Satan tried to plant in their minds the worst that could happen.
2
False pride: Peter and John were the great apostles who healed the lame man.
3
Overconfidence: God had healed the lame man so no physical suffering could happen to Peter and John.
4
False presumption: Peter and John, if needed, could call lightning from heaven to kill the high priest family.
1
In their prayer after the Sanhedrin’s threat, the early church…
1
blamed God for Peter and John’s imprisonment.
2
reminded God of His sovereign control of creation and redemptive history.
3
reacted with anxiety, discouragement, and feelings of inferiority toward the Sanhedrin.
4
reacted with hatred and condemnation and wanted to call God’s judgment on the Sanhedrin.
2
To link his narrative together, Luke…
1
uses many colorful events to weave his story, and he ties them together with the frequent speeches of main characters.
2
relates the timetable of the church’s advancement with the history of the Roman Empire.
3
links the accounts of single events with summaries.
4
simply follows the chronological timetable and uses events as they occurred.
3
The expanded church of Acts 4 and 5 was characterized by…
1
the breaking of bread, fellowship, prayer, and the study of the apostles’ teaching.
2
unity, sharing of possessions, great power in witnessing to Jesus’ resurrection, and abounding grace.
3
study, prayer, concern for social welfare needs, and activism in combating the Sanhedrin’s negative influence.
4
prayer, study, promotion of the abolition of slavery, and equality of women.
2
Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, was…
1
renamed Barnabas by the apostles.
2
elected to fill Judas’ vacant apostleship.
3
a revolutionary who failed.
4
a son of Ananias and Sapphira who did not lie to the Holy Spirit.
1
The judgment that befell Ananias and Sapphira was severe because it was intended to…
1
establish the principle that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
2
establish the credibility of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the church.
3
produce fear of the church and its new institutions within the community.
4
reveal that Ananias and Sapphira were demon-possessed and destined for judgment.
2
After the judgment of Ananias and Sapphira, the Sanhedrin imprisoned the apostles because…
1
they performed many miraculous signs and wonders, and many people were healed.
2
they used Solomon’s Colonnade within the temple to teach and promote their doctrine of Christ’s resurrection.
3
through the witness of the Spirit-filled apostles, many were added to the church, and the Sanhedrin felt threatened.
4
all of the above were true.
4
Why did angels supernaturally deliver the apostles from prison in Acts 12:7 but on other occasions did not deliver the early Christian martyrs?
1
Martyred saints became the angels God needed in heaven to work with the church.
2
These acts of divine intervention were demonstrations of power on a once-for-all-time basis.
3
Divine intervention or the lack of it is in the Lord’s hands; He knows best what will advance His kingdom.
4
It was the Lord’s will to grant supernatural release on each occasion, but the release did not come because the imprisoned or punished lacked faith.
3
At the apostles’ trial, Gamaliel’s recommendation demonstrated a…
1
sound biblical principle.
2
pharisaical belief in the sovereignty of God.
3
pharisaical belief in the free will of humankind.
4
well-known principle in philosophical circles of the day.
2
Judas the Galilean was…
1
a revolutionary who failed.
2
not elected to Judas’ apostleship.
3
a leading Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin.
4
someone who gave the proceeds of a field to the church.
1
The most realistic estimate of the size of the church by the close of Acts 5 is…
1
1000 to 5000.
2
5000 to 8000.
3
8000 to 25,000.
4
100,000 to 150,000.
3
T/F: The objectivity of Christ’s resurrection is best tested by using the historical method rather than the scientific method.
True
T/F: Acts 1 describes the selection of Matthias as an apostle to replace Judas.
True
T/F: Pentecost is the last of four feasts described in Leviticus 23, and it is still being fulfilled in the experience of the church today.
True
T/F: The early church’s practice of selling and sharing individual possessions for the common good was a mistake.
False
T/F: The content of the Christian faith lacks objective reality.
False
T/F: The lame man who sat by the Gate Beautiful did not need to beg for alms.
False
T/F: Jesus did not need to appear to the Sanhedrin after His resurrection because a Sanhedrin member was raised from the dead when Jesus died, according to Matthew 27:52.
False
T/F: According to Matthew 18:15–17, the judgment against Ananias and Sapphira will become a normative pattern of church discipline in the years prior to Christ’s second coming.
False
T/F: In both appearances before the Sanhedrin, the apostles accused the Sanhedrin of killing Jesus but emphasized that God raised Him from the dead.
True
The Hellenists were…
1
members of a political party, like the Pharisees.
2
members of the ruling Jewish Council.
3
Greek-speaking Jews who were influenced by Greek culture.
4
Roman citizens or retired members of the Roman army.
3
The root cause of the first major church problem was…
1
discrimination against women leadership in the church.
2
rapid church growth and tension between people of conflicting cultures.
3
the approval of church membership to unconverted hypocrites.
4
the development of a communist form of food distribution.
2
When they learned of the first church problem, the apostles…
1
recognized the problem and took steps to solve it, being careful not to condemn either party.
2
maintained the church’s purity by immediately excommunicating those who murmured.
3
rebuked the Hellenist widows and told them to spend more time in prayer and witnessing.
4
accused the contending parties of being ungrateful and threatened to give up their apostleship.
1
The seven “deacons” were to be individuals…
1
full of faith, hope, and love.
2
who had demonstrated miraculous gifts of healing and exorcism.
3
with rabbinical training and experience in Hellenistic culture.
4
of good reputation, full of wisdom, and full of the Holy Spirit.
4
Which term best describes the true function of the seven men chosen to serve tables?
administrators
After the first church problem was solved, Acts 6:7 records the conversion of many…
1
old women in Jerusalem, especially widows.
2
Gentile God-fearers who had come to Jerusalem to worship in the temple.
3
from a Roman delegation who had come to Jerusalem to investigate the revival of Pentecost.
4
priests living in or near Jerusalem who took monthly turns of serving in the temple.
4
Which statement describes a long-range effect created through one of the seven deacons appointed to resolve the first church problem?
1
Nicolas founded the Nicolaitans, which centuries later became a famous order of priests in the growth of the Roman Catholic Church.
2
Parmenas later went to South India and founded the Syrian Christian Church of India.
3
On the road to Gaza, Philip witnessed to an Ethiopian eunuch, whom tradition identifies as being involved in starting the Coptic Church of Africa.
4
All of the above are true.
3
Based on your study of Acts, what is the difference between the temple and the synagogue?
1
Local elders presided over each synagogue, in which sacrifices were made only on the Day of Atonement.
2
There were many synagogues throughout the Roman Empire but only one temple in Jerusalem.
3
There were many temples throughout the Roman Empire but only one synagogue in Jerusalem.
4
The Sanhedrin appointed an apostolic delegation to preside over each synagogue.
2
Stephen was arrested and tried before the Sanhedrin because he…
1
preached Jesus’ resurrection.
2
attacked the Sanhedrin’s right to rule because it had crucified the Messiah.
3
reinterpreted the theological significance of the Law and temple in light of Christ’s work.
4
continued performing miracles in the temple.
3
Stephen’s discourse on the new order of worship that Jesus established is similar to the approach found in…
1
Jude.
2
1 John.
3
Romans.
4
Hebrews.
4
Regarding the development and content of his sermon before the Sanhedrin, Stephen…
1
was inspired by the Holy Spirit in what to say at the moment, using his own knowledge of the Old Testament.
2
was motivated by fear and gave an irrelevant review of Israel’s history.
3
strongly condemned the Sanhedrin for the murder of their Messiah.
4
had several days beforehand to prepare a logical defense.
1
Stephen indicated that Abraham was called, placed in a covenant relationship with God, and consistently walked in obedience to God…
1
because of his attitude toward the Law.
2
because of his faith apart from the Law.
3
in fulfillment of the natural Law.
4
because of his heritage and childhood upbringing.
2
Through the story of Joseph and his brothers, Stephen indicated that…
1
Jacob’s sons betrayed their brother because they resented God’s method and rejected God.
2
since individuals do not understand the works of God, they are not responsible for their conduct.
3
human responses are not a factor as God works out His will.
4
God revealed himself through dreams only at that time in human history.
1
According to Stephen, Moses had all the credentials of being God’s chosen leader, yet…
1
Israel consistently contested his leadership and proved their unwillingness to walk in God’s will and way.
2
God showed His displeasure toward Moses by replacing him with Joshua.
3
he was rejected because the people wanted God as their leader, not a human representative.
4
because Moses could not speak, Aaron had to speak for him.
1
Concerning Israel’s temple worship, Stephen indicates that…
1
Israel’s total experience under the Law had been a failure.
2
the temple with all of its rich symbolism would continue to figure in Israel’s worship program.
3
since no earthly dwelling could house God, Israel should look beyond a building to true spiritual worship.
4
in the future, all the nations of the world would worship in a new temple in Jerusalem.
3
At the conclusion of his sermon, Stephen compared previous generations with his own by noting that…
1
Israel’s historical pattern of rejecting God had continued in his audience’s behavior.
2
the same dedication and esteem of the Law had continued as a pattern of jealously doing God’s will.
3
the high priestly family would someday stand before the judgment seat of Christ and reap divine judgment.
4
the only alternative to the ongoing spiritual problems was the destruction of the old system and the establishment of a new and better system.
1
Gamaliel advocated a “hands-off” policy concerning the new faith, but Saul, one of his disciples, adopted a policy of…
1
cruel repression.
2
total avoidance of the problem.
3
open support of the believers.
4
compromise between Gamaliel’s policy and the Sadducees’ hatred.
1
In response to Stephen’s summary, the crowd was…
1
inclined to forgive if Stephen would recant his denunciation of the temple and the Law.
2
fierce, savage, and blind.
3
severe but lawful, everything having been done to guarantee a fair trial.
4
consistent with the normal treatment of a convicted criminal.
2
Stephen’s reaction to the “justice” of the mob was…
1
fearful.
2
Christlike.
3
selfish.
4
angry denunciation.
2
What does the content of Acts 6–7 include?
1
The early church’s first major problem; the selection of the seven “deacons”; and Stephen’s arrest, trial, and martyrdom
2
Philip’s arrest, trial, and martyrdom and Stephen’s ministry in Samaria and to the Ethiopian eunuch
3
The selection of seven “deacons,” Stephen’s martyrdom, and Philip’s Ethiopian ministry
4
Stephen’s arrest, trial, and martyrdom and Philip’s ministry in Samaria and to Cornelius in Caesarea
1
After Stephen’s death, the resulting persecution…
1
led to the church’s deciding not preach, but to win converts by example only.
2
greatly reduced the church’s effectiveness.
3
scattered the believers, helping them fulfill Acts 1:8 and resulting in phenomenal growth.
4
sent the believers to the Roman government for help and protection.
3
When many believers fled from Jerusalem because of Saul’s persecution, why did the apostles remain behind?
1
The apostles were under court order by the Sanhedrin to remain in Jerusalem.
2
Because of the apostles’ role in the church, the Roman government refused to give them travel documents.
3
The apostles felt pastoral responsibility to the believers remaining in Jerusalem, and they did not want to desert the imprisoned believers.
4
An angel appeared to the apostles and instructed them to continue teaching in the temple.
3
Why did Philip evangelize Samaria when in Matthew 10:5 Jesus instructed His disciples not to preach there?
1
At Pentecost, God changed His mind about Samaria’s spiritual need.
2
Earlier, because of their racial bias, the disciples were not yet ready to minister outside their culture, whereas Philip did what Jesus directly commanded in Acts 1:8.
3
Philip went to Samaria without the approval of the apostles in Jerusalem, thus forcing the Jerusalem church to send Peter and John to correct Philip.
4
An angel of the Lord appeared to Philip and instructed him to evangelize Samaria.
2
As recorded in Acts 8, Philip’s ministry in Samaria included…
1
martyrdom for many converts.
2
persecution from the city rulers.
3
long periods of fasting and prayer.
4
healing of the lame and paralyzed and casting out of demon spirits.
4
When the apostles saw that the Samaritans had accepted the Word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria to…
1
confirm the reality of the Samaritans’ experience.
2
ensure that the Samaritan converts became obedient to the Law.
3
discuss the leadership of Philip’s revival, since as a deacon his ability was limited.
4
express the love and concern of the Jerusalem church and to foster a sense of unity toward their fellow Christians.
4
When Jesus breathed on His disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit,” He…
1
implied that salvation is possible only as the Holy Spirit dwells within; that is, all believers have the Holy Spirit of God.
2
baptized the disciples with the Holy Spirit, but they had to wait until Pentecost for the evidence of speaking in tongues.
3
began to impart the Holy Spirit to His disciples but did not finish the act until Pentecost.
4
was actually saying, “You will receive the Holy Spirit” in the future.
1
According to your study, in what way did the early church leaders understand the experience of the Samaritans in Acts 8:12–16?
1
The Samaritan believers rejected the importance of water baptism in favor of the more powerful Spirit baptism.
2
Simon would have offered money to Philip for the ability to impart salvation if the Samaritans had truly become believers through Philip’s ministry.
3
Because Philip went to Samaria without the apostles’ authorization, Peter and John had to lay hands on the Samaritans for a true salvation experience.
4
The Samaritans received the baptism with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues through the ministry of Peter and John.
4
In connection with the Samaritans’ reception of the Holy Spirit, Luke reports that…
1
the Samaritans prophesied under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
2
Peter and John exorcised evil spirits.
3
the Samaritans spoke in other tongues.
4
the apostles prayed and laid hands on the Samaritans.
4
When Simon attempted to buy the ability to impart the Holy Spirit, Peter told him that…
1
he had committed a sin against the Holy Spirit.
2
he would perish with his money unless he repented of his wickedness.
3
he had never been saved in the first place, or he would not have committed such a sin.
4
this sin would not in any way hinder him from going to heaven.
2
In Acts 8:14, Peter and John ministered to the Samaritans, a culture different from their own, because…
1
Peter had a vision, repeated three times, of a sheet let down from heaven full of unclean animals.
2
they were part of an organized missionary team who went to Samaria to fulfill the Great Commission.
3
independent of Philip’s ministry, they acted in direct obedience to Jesus’ instructions in Acts 1:8.
4
the apostles in Jerusalem requested that they go and investigate what was occurring under Philip’s ministry.
4
Candace was…
1
an early convert in Samaria.
2
the wife of Ananias.
3
the queen of Ethiopia.
4
the wife of Cornelius.
3
Which statement is true concerning Philip’s ministry to the Ethiopian eunuch?
1
Philip obeyed the command of the angel without question, even though it meant leaving a fruitful ministry in Samaria.
2
Philip left Samaria to minister to the Ethiopian eunuch because the eunuch’s position promised him a greater financial income.
3
An angel told Philip that the eunuch would start the Coptic Church, through which over a million would believe on Jesus.
4
Philip resented the abrupt change to his ministry and complained about the long walk from Samaria to Gaza.
1
What spiritual principle do we learn from Philip’s experience?
1
One must not get too involved with any earthly ministry, because the ministry is uncertain and all ministers must move sooner or later.
2
Believers must be prepared to minister to many or to one, but they should move as the Lord directs—not on the basis of what they feel is “success.”
3
How one ministers is not important; it is only where one ministers that is significant.
4
Like Philip, Christian ministers have no choice where they are taken.
2
Before his conversion, Saul was…
1
a zealous, conscientious Jew who aggressively pursued what he believed was right.
2
flexible, tolerant, and long-suffering, but occasionally immoderate.
3
a hopeless bigot whose prejudice resulted primarily from a lack of education.
4
thoroughly educated at the University of Tarsus in all the pagan religions and philosophies of his time, which influenced his preaching.
1
Why did Jesus ask, “Why do you persecute me?” when Saul was actually persecuting Christ’s followers?
1
The Lord feels sympathy for His children, although He does not in fact “feel” the persecution they undergo.
2
When Christ’s people are persecuted, He, as the head of the church, cries out in their behalf.
3
This was simply an expression intended to shock Saul into “waking up.”
4
God is the creative Father of all, and Jesus is the spiritual brother of every individual.
2
As he neared Damascus, Saul…
1
suffered an epileptic seizure and lost consciousness, during which he had an inner illumination of God.
2
suffered a sunstroke, during which his guilty conscience produced an imaginary spiritual revelation from God.
3
saw a bright light and heard a voice, which he immediately recognized as God’s (the Lord, Jehovah), and responded in obedience by addressing Him as “Lord.”
4
had no divine encounter; he lied about the whole experience in order to accept a large financial gift.
3
Over the three days after his experience on the road to Damascus, Saul…
1
ate only vegetables and drank only water.
2
experienced frequent appearances by the risen Christ, teaching him about the kingdom of God.
3
went into a coma, during which his spirit was taken up to the third heaven.
4
was healed from blindness, was baptized in water, and was filled with the Spirit.
4
What happened when Ananias laid his hands on Saul and told him to receive the Holy Spirit?
1
Unlike the other apostles, Saul never had the experience of speaking with other tongues.
2
We can assume that Saul spoke in other tongues because of what happened when he later laid hands on the Ephesians.
3
We can never know what happened to Saul because nothing in Scripture states or infers what he experienced.
4
Paul stated in his trial before Agrippa that when he experienced the fullness of the Holy Spirit, he spoke in other tongues.
2
When Saul visited Jerusalem after his conversion, the Jewish Christians…
1
immediately gave Saul the right hand of fellowship and welcomed him into their midst.
2
were warned by Barnabas to beware of Saul’s trickery.
3
feared Saul because of the persecution they had suffered under him.
4
asked Saul to join the Coptic Christians in Africa since he had not persecuted them.
3
Which of these summarizes the content of Acts 8:1–9:31?
1
Stephen delivered a sermon to the Sanhedrin and suffered martyrdom; Philip began a revival in Samaria and later witnessed to the Ethiopian eunuch.
2
Saul experienced salvation on the Damascus Road and was healed and baptized with the Holy Spirit through Ananias. Aeneas was healed, Dorcas was raised from the dead, and Cornelius received the Spirit baptism through Peter’s ministry.
3
After bringing revival to Samaria, Philip traveled with the Ethiopian eunuch to Africa and started the Coptic Church; Saul experienced salvation on the Damascus Road and then healing and Spirit baptism through the ministry of Ananias.
4
Persecution scattered most of the Jerusalem Christians; Philip ministered in Samaria and later to the Ethiopian eunuch; and Saul experienced salvation on the Damascus Road and later ministered in Damascus and Jerusalem. After Saul went to Tarsus, the church had peace and continued to grow.
4
T/F: The apostles chose not to ignore the first church problem but to take definite steps to solve it.
True
T/F: According to Acts, Stephen’s preaching occurred in the temple.
false
T/F:
Immediately prior to his death, Stephen saw Jesus standing at the right hand of God as described by Daniel (7:13–14).
True
T/F: Acts 8 describes the preaching and miracles Philip performed in Jerusalem.
False
T/F: When Peter and John laid hands on the Samaritan believers to receive the Holy Spirit, the Samaritans experienced salvation.
False
T/F: Simon the sorcerer wanted to buy the power of the Holy Spirit to advance his own prestige and power.
True
T/F: The early church insisted that new converts be water baptized only after a testing period and according to the apostles’ approval.
False
T/F: The appearance of the risen Christ to Saul differs significantly from His appearances to the apostles in the forty days prior to His ascension.
True
T/F: The Jews in Damascus fully accepted Saul’s testimony of his conversion experience.
False
T/F: After his conversion, Saul preached at Damascus and Jerusalem in the same kind of setting and with apparently the same kind of message as Stephen’s.
True
Following Pentecost, Peter apparently remained in Jerusalem until he was…
1
forced to leave immediately after Stephen’s death initiated persecution.
2
sent with John to Samaria and ministered in many Samaritan villages on the way home.
3
led to extended ministry in Galilee.
4
directed to go to Azotus and preach to the eunuch.
2
According to Bruce and Acts 9:32–35, after his exposure to the Samaritans, Peter…
1
turned exclusively to ministry among the Jews.
2
evangelized throughout Transjordan and the desert regions to the east and south of Palestine with great success.
3
undertook an itinerant ministry of visitation among the dispersed Christian communities of Judea in a territory that was semi-Gentile.
4
remained in Jerusalem as the titular head of the early church and directed all its activities.
3
The outstanding miracle of healing performed through Peter’s ministry in Lydda had what effect on the region?
1
Its impact extended beyond the healing itself.
2
The entire coastal plain of Sharon and the interior country heard, and multitudes turned to the Lord.
3
Since the region near Lydda was semi-Gentile, knowledge of the saving message was greatly extended.
4
All of the above occurred.
4
Peter’s staying in Joppa with Simon the tanner indicates that…
1
his lifestyle was never strictly governed by the requirements of Jewish taboos and ceremonial laws.
2
many Jews were only nominally faithful to their religious convictions.
3
his behavior in associating with a social outcast was like that of the Lord Jesus.
4
he openly opposed the existing religious system and set the pattern in this matter for the early church
3
The Lord’s leading is evident throughout Peter’s ministry in that all of his experiences…
1
were measured steps calculated to bridge the gap from the house of Simon the tanner to the home of Cornelius the Gentile centurion.
2
were intended to break down the parochial nature of early church leaders—to make them men of the world.
3
were simply educational opportunities designed to broaden the apostles’ intellectual and cultural horizons.
4
would forever prove the Jews’ exalted and privileged position in contrast with the Gentiles.
1
Prior to his encounter with Peter, Cornelius…
1
was a Jew from the tribe of Judah.
2
was a God-fearing man of prayer, and he gave liberally to help people in need.
3
had memorized much of the Torah (law of Moses).
4
had built the synagogue of Capernaum.
2
In regard to military men in the New Testament, we see that…
1
Jesus looked past the military occupation and uniform to the man in it.
2
both Matthew and Luke record an incident in which a centurion exercised greater faith than Jesus had seen in all Israel.
3
it was a Roman centurion at the Crucifixion who declared that Jesus was the Son of God.
4
all of the above are true.
4
The God-fearers were…
1
Gentiles who were attracted to the beliefs and practices of Judaism.
2
Christian converts who had completed the study of the catechism.
3
any person with a strong, superstitious fear of a Supreme Being.
4
Jews who taught that the fear of God was the road to morality.
1
From the frequent appearances of angels and visions in Acts 1–10, we conclude that…
1
God gave visions or angelic visitations to any believers who wanted them.
2
Cornelius, Peter, Ananias, and Philip petitioned God for this type of supernatural help.
3
Cornelius, Peter, Ananias, and Philip could not have taken their particular actions without supernatural intervention.
4
they were intended to establish a normative pattern for divine intervention in the life of the early church.
3
What is a valid reason or justification for the initial use of the supernatural in the life, growth, and development of the early church?
1
Angels and divine visions were intended to give humanity a view of the “other side” and were primarily intended as additional sources of revelation.
2
Angels and visions may give divine direction, but God uses only humans to declare the gospel message.
3
God occasionally adds to the content of the Bible through angels and divine visions.
4
Any form of the supernatural is always proof that a “new” revelation is coming from God.
2
For Peter, divine timing…
1
prepared him for a new ministry he would otherwise have refused due to prejudice.
2
caused him to recognize the inadequacy of all ethical teaching in the Scriptures.
3
gave him the opportunity to challenge Jesus’ command in Matthew 10:5, “Do not go among the Gentiles.”
4
refers to his age and indicates that Peter was born at just the right time in human history.
1
Peter’s falling into a trance on the rooftop indicates that he was…
1
caught up in fantasy or daydreaming.
2
“outside himself” and experienced a divine vision.
3
physically weak and simply fell into a state of semiconsciousness.
4
dreaming as a result of his anxiety over the barriers between Jew and Gentile.
2
Peter’s vision on the rooftop was necessary for him to fully understand…
1
the implications of Jesus’ teaching on clean and unclean meats as recorded in Mark 7:14–23.
2
that people were no longer required to be vegetarians; they could now enjoy all meats.
3
the significance of dietary laws for health and well-being.
4
that God still favored Israel above all other peoples.
1
As a result of his vision, Peter realized that…
1
the Old Testament dietary laws were never divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit.
2
demons and unclean spirits will someday respond to the gospel and be saved.
3
only Jews are required to keep the dietary laws of Moses in order to be saved.
4
he should not regard any person as impure or unclean.
4
The encounter between Peter and Cornelius reveals that…
1
the Holy Spirit led Peter step by step so that human faith and trust might be exercised.
2
the Holy Spirit sometimes leads us to participate in ungodly activities.
3
angels are spiritual descendants of the Holy Spirit.
4
angels and the Holy Spirit are one and the same.
1
How many days (partial or complete) elapsed between the time of Cornelius’ vision of an angel and Peter’s arrival at his house?
4
Which statement is true regarding the meeting between Cornelius and Peter?
1
Peter did not grasp all the details of his mission, but he was willing to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
2
Peter knew his purpose was to deliver a message, but he waited tactfully for Cornelius to extend the invitation.
3
Cornelius appeared unsure of the exact purpose for the meeting, but he sensed that Peter knew and had a specific message.
4
All of the above are true.
4
Concerning Peter’s sermon to the household of Cornelius, we may say that…
1
it was brief and concise.
2
Luke probably based his report of this message on Peter’s previous sermons.
3
Luke most likely presented an accurate summary of the major elements.
4
this message was exactly the same in all particulars as Peter’s previous messages.
3
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles signified that…
1
God accepted the Gentiles, which opened a whole new world of evangelism.
2
the Jews were no longer God’s chosen people; He would never again show them favoritism.
3
the Roman Empire now accepted Christianity as a legal religion independent of Judaism.
4
Cornelius would start a cross-culturally strong church in Caesarea, similar to the church in Antioch.
1
The Gentiles at Cornelius’ house spoke in tongues…
1
to communicate with their Jerusalem guests.
2
to impress their pagan friends with God’s power.
3
in praise to God and in acclamation of His works.
4
as a sign to unbelievers that they were no longer emperor worshippers.
3
Luke wrote a great deal about the events concerning Cornelius because…
1
he believed Cornelius was to be a prominent church leader.
2
they addressed the early church’s greatest theological problem—whether Gentiles could be saved without first becoming Jews.
3
he wanted to pacify both Jews and Gentiles by giving equal recognition to the problems surrounding their relationship.
4
he tended to devote more space to any material that was biographical in nature.
2
The circumcision party responded to the news of the Gentiles’ salvation by…
1
refusing to recognize what God had done at Caesarea.
2
trying to gain control of the Jerusalem church and reduce apostolic authority.
3
spreading the legalistic message that salvation cannot be separated from the Law and its ceremonial requirements.
4
sending the apostles out from Jerusalem so their party could change church policy.
3
From Acts 9:32–11:18, the military leader who made a commitment to Jesus Christ was
Cornelius
Which statement describes a valid factor in the growth of the Antioch church?
1
The pioneer founders and early leadership had a proper mindset in that they knew and appreciated both the Lord and their new host culture.
2
The city of Antioch had a good moral base on which the church’s doctrines and practices could be built.
3
Since the vast majority of the city’s population were either God-fearers or Hellenized Jews, evangelism came about naturally in Antioch.
4
The early church evangelists preached a message of prosperity and divine healing that spoke to the felt needs of Antioch’s poor.
1
Antioch became the prototype of Paul’s missionary strategy in which the gospel was presented first…
1
to the outlying areas, then to the more difficult urban centers.
2
to the major urban centers and then spread to the outlying areas.
3
in selected or target cities in each nation, where the local population then devised evangelism strategies.
4
in the establishment of practical ministries to meet felt needs before active evangelization with the gospel began.
2
The churches in both Jerusalem and Antioch were…
1
practicing community living.
2
cross-cultural; that is, their members included Jews and Gentiles.
3
described as experiencing miraculous signs as the major factor in their growth.
4
generous to those in need and experienced rapid growth.
4
Barnabas’ coming was beneficial for the church’s growth in Antioch because…
1
he had been one of the seventy-two disciples Jesus sent out in Luke 10.
2
he had received a special anointing for Antioch on the Day of Pentecost in the upper room.
3
having lived in Cyprus, he knew the language and culture of Antioch, and he did not impose Jewish legalism on the believers there.
4
of all of the above.
3
The Jerusalem church did not directly start the church at Antioch or any other Gentile church. What church growth principle does this teach us?
1
As long as they are honest and sincere, missionaries do not need to study the region’s culture or language.
2
People should always learn the Jewish culture and the Jewish language before being evangelized.
3
If the miraculous signs of the Holy Spirit are operating in the missionary’s ministry, learning the culture and language of the people is unnecessary.
4
People are more apt to respond to the gospel when it does not also require crossing cultural boundaries.
4
As a result of their response to Agabus’s prophecy, the believers in the church at Antioch were…
1
challenged to greater operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
2
entitled to fair hearings to resolve conflicts between Jewish and Gentile churches.
3
blessed by God for their generosity, and they confirmed their love for the Jerusalem saints.
4
given special recognition by Cornelius and the Roman government.
3
As a result of Agabus’s prophecy, the members of the Jerusalem church were…
1
confirmed in their rigid adherence to the Law and the cultic requirements of Judaism.
2
overwhelmed by the practical expression of the Gentile Christians’ love and were prepared for the onset of famine.
3
repaid for their initial efforts and great sacrifices to establish several Gentile churches.
4
able to concentrate on prayer and the ministry of the Word of God because of the food sent from Antioch.
2
To the unbelieving world, the famine relief mission of the Antiochan believers demonstrated the…
1
established lines of church authority.
2
reality of Christian love.
3
church’s primary focus of providing humanitarian aid.
4
practical debt new churches owed to older, established churches.
2
If Herod Agrippa I died in AD 44, Paul’s visit to Jerusalem (Galatians 2) fits best with…
1
Acts 9.
2
Acts 10.
3
Acts 12.
4
Acts 15.
3
According to Mark 3:14–15, Jesus gave His disciples authority to…
1
preach the gospel and cast out demons.
2
design a structured government for the early church.
3
write the Gospels.
4
do all of the above.
1
Which statement provides the best explanation for James’ death and Peter’s deliverance?
1
James died because he somehow rejected God’s will, but Peter was in God’s will.
2
James’ death directly led to the conversion of a great missionary in the later history of the early church, while Peter’s deliverance was meant to boost the church’s morale.
3
We are not told God’s reason for allowing James’ death, but Peter’s deliverance was evidence Jesus had not abandoned His own.
4
Jesus needed at least one of the two to work with the angels assigned to the early church.
3
When the angel came to deliver him from prison, Peter was sleeping soundly because he…
1
knew he had to flee Jerusalem when he was released and wanted to be fully rested.
2
was in a coma from the pain and suffering he had experienced.
3
had resigned himself to his impending death and lost his ability to reason clearly.
4
had faith in the perfect will of God, so he slept without fear or anxiety.
4
Luke’s humorous account of the praying believers’ response to Peter’s deliverance from prison indicates that…
1
the Holy Spirit had already revealed to the believers that their prayers had been answered.
2
they were shocked that their prayers were answered and Peter was indeed free.
3
they anticipated an attempt by Herod’s people to infiltrate the church by feigning Peter’s release.
4
they assumed Peter was dead and they were praying for their own protection from Herod.
2
What resulted from Herod’s attack on the apostles in Jerusalem?
1
James, the half brother of Jesus, became the leader of the Jerusalem church.
2
The Jerusalem church decreased in size so much that it almost died out.
3
Rome, not Jerusalem, became the center of authority for the early church.
4
The Holy Spirit no longer ministered in the lives of Jerusalem believers.
1
What caused the death of Herod Agrippa I?
1
He was assassinated by Blastus at the request of the people of Tyre and Sidon.
2
Because of his immoral lifestyle, he died from a painful venereal disease.
3
The Romans executed him for his illegal execution of the apostle James.
4
He was struck down by God, eaten by worms, and died for accepting worship intended for deity.
4
Which statement best describes the church’s growth as recorded in Acts 1–12?
1
A multitude responded to the gospel, but a high number backslid because of persecution.
2
The growth of the early ghurch averaged between 5 and 10 percent per year.
3
The early church grew so fast that the Roman Empire outlawed prostitution and slavery by AD 44.
4
Multitudes were saved and a fresh spurt of growth occurred as the early church successfully came through a crisis.
4
The martyrdom of which early church leader is recorded in Acts 11:19–12:25?
1
Stephen
2
James the half brother of Jesus
3
James the brother of John
4
Agabus
3
T/F: The effect of Aeneas’ healing, like other individual healings in Acts, extended beyond the healing itself.
True
T/F: Peter’s sermon to Cornelius mainly dealt with theologically understanding how Gentiles could be accepted into the early church.
False
T/F: Peter, and later the Jerusalem church, accepted the validity of Cornelius’ conversion because the Spirit was poured out on Cornelius’ household and they spoke in tongues.
True
T/F: Cornelius’ conversion had no significant effect on the theology of the church at Jerusalem.
False
T/F: The church at Antioch began from a missionary endeavor sent by the Jerusalem church.
False
T/F: The growth of the church at Antioch shows that the bearers of the gospel must know both the gospel and the culture to which they are bringing it.
True
T/F: Luke notes that the major contributing factor for the growth of the Antioch church was the presence of signs and wonders.
False
T/F: We owe the continued growth of the Antioch church to the Jerusalem church’s act of sending Saul to Antioch from Tarsus for ministry.
False
T/F: The believers of the Antioch church showed their love for the Jerusalem saints by sending an offering when they heard that a famine had occurred in Judea.
False
T/F: Throughout the first twelve chapters of Acts, Luke traces the growth of the early church in the major centers of the first-century Mediterranean world.
False
Paul’s missionary ventures were made possible by the…
1
conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch.
2
martyrdom of the apostle James.
3
death of Herod.
4
ministry of Barnabas and the founding of the Antioch church.
4
Simeon Niger was…
1
one of the five prophet teachers at the Antioch church and possibly the first black leader in the church.
2
a member of the circumcision party who opposed Paul at the Jerusalem Council.
3
one of Paul’s companions on his first missionary journey.
4
one of Paul’s companions on his second missionary journey.
1
Who went to school with Herod Antipas as his peer?
1
Elymas
2
Hermes
3
Sergius Paulus
4
Manaen
4
What preceded Peter’s miraculous release from prison?
1
Earnest prayer by the church
2
A petition to Emperor Claudius
3
The stoning of Philip as the first martyr of the church
4
A delegation to Herod Antipas
1
Which statement describes the first principle of Paul’s missionary strategy?
1
Missions work requires strong personalities who act alone in proclaming the gospel.
2
Missions work is a team effort.
3
Men should be the primary workers on a missions team.
4
Strong administrative control at the Jerusalem headquarters made strategy in the missions field unnecessary.
2
The second element in Paul’s missionary strategy demonstrates that new missionaries should begin work…
1
in a far country with an unfamiliar culture, to exercise their faith.
2
where there is little chance of opposition.
3
by going to a place near home.
4
in a place that can provide housing and financial support.
3
In every city, Paul and Barnabas proclaimed the gospel first to…
1
Gentiles, since they were in the majority.
2
the most responsive audience, whether Jew or Gentile.
3
the more affluent and then to the poor.
4
the Jew.
4
Paul and Barnabas demonstrated the missionary strategy of…
1
moving frequently, staying for a length of time only at the key population centers.
2
stopping in each city, village, or hamlet for approximately the same length of time.
3
avoiding the villages or cities where persecution was likely.
4
staying for lengths of time only where the financial income was high
1
Paul and Barnabas believed that opposition to their message was to be met by…
1
firmness, resolution, and, if necessary, force.
2
persons skilled in public debate.
3
persons who were filled with the Holy Spirit.
4
an appeal to the Roman government for protection.
3
As Paul and Barnabas illustrate, when the gospel is faithfully declared in truth and power,
1
very few will be saved.
2
persons will come to believe in the Lord.
3
signs and wonders must always accompany it for salvation to occur.
4
one cannot do more and has no right to be concerned about response to his or her ministry.
2
Paul may have imposed blindness on Elymas, the sorcerer, because…
1
he wanted to prevent Elymas from witnessing the miracles he and Barnabas performed.
2
it clearly identified Mark as the true spiritual leader of the missionary team.
3
he knew the effectiveness of his own experience with blindness.
4
it fulfilled a promise he made to the apostolic leaders in Antioch.
3
John Mark may have left Paul at Perga because…
1
Barnabas was now elevated over Paul.
2
his mother Mary became seriously ill in Jerusalem.
3
he had spent all of his funds and could not continue his travel.
4
he became homesick for his mother.
4
The first part of Paul’s first recorded sermon in Acts…
1
deals with the blame Paul assessed against Israel, and the second part deals with a tentative solution to Israel’s problems.
2
traces God’s sovereign acts in Israel’s history until the coming of Christ, and the second explains Jesus from the Old Testament Scriptures.
3
deals with humanity’s inexcusability before God, since God has given natural revelation. The second part discusses the result of humanity’s failure: judgment.
4
deals with the cultural mandate (Genesis 1:28), and the second part deals with the redemptive mandate (Matthew 28:19–20).
2
According to Bruce, both Paul and Stephen followed Jewish lines in the structure of their exhortations—chiefly…
1
taking the form of an allegory.
2
using a rabbinical form of rhetoric.
3
taking the form of a historical retrospect.
4
deductive logical analysis based on Old Testament theological concepts.
3
Although Paul and Stephen both emphasized God’s sovereignty in Israel’s history, Paul…
1
did not dwell on Israel’s rejecting God.
2
dwelled on Israel’s rejecting God’s love.
3
emphasized God’s rejection of Israel and His turning exclusively to the Gentiles.
4
emphasized the total evil corruption of the human race.
1
According to Bruce, when comparing Peter’s Pentecost sermon with Paul’s first recorded sermon in Acts, historians generally feel…
1
there is little similarity.
2
they are exactly the same.
3
the similarity is great.
4
they contradict each other in major points.
3
On their first missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas planted churches in…
1
Judea and Galilee.
2
Galatia.
3
Europe.
4
Decapolis.
2
The continual harassment, potential discouragement, and constant persecution Barnabas and Paul experienced teach us that…
1
if one is in the center of God’s will, there will be no persecution.
2
we should expect opposition.
3
opposition is a sign that one is using the wrong strategy.
4
missionaries must exorcise all the demons from their audience before preaching the gospel.
2
Another principle we learn through Paul and Barnabas’ experience is that sometimes our greatest trials come after we have…
1
experienced our greatest victories.
2
experienced times of doubt and discouragement.
3
become obsessed with circumstances.
4
engaged in an extended period of prayer and fasting.
1
The principle we learn from Paul and Barnabas’ ministry in Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe is that…
1
reverses result from lack of faith.
2
when faced with difficulty, find a safe place to hide until the danger passes.
3
all opposition is the direct activity of demons that must be exorcised.
4
one must not become passive and must avoid blame and self-pity.
4
As a result of Paul’s trials and turbulent ministry in South Galatia, he manifested…
1
an assertive spirit and assumed leadership of the missions venture.
2
the desire to return to Antioch and resume his pastoral duties.
3
opposition to the Jerusalem church for its lack of missionary vision and support.
4
the fruit of the Spirit that is tried and developed in this difficult soil.
4
Another principle taught by the two missionaries’ response to adversity is that…
1
we are all human and all of us question our leader at times.
2
the toughness of trials stretches us, and this new capacity must be filled with the Holy Spirit who brings the joy.
3
it is normal to doubt and question “why?”
4
in addition to praying to God for His divine guidance we must also pray to our guardian angels for their help.
2
The first missionary journey ended when Paul and Barnabas arrived in Antioch and…
1
reported to the whole church about all the Lord had done through them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
2
resumed their previous ministerial duties.
3
set about to correct the abuses in Jewish teaching concerning the Law and its requirements for new Gentile converts.
4
recruited pastors for all the churches they planted.
1
Sergius Paulus was…
1
a prophet teacher at Antioch.
2
a spokesman for Zeus who was identified with Paul.
3
the proconsul of Cyprus.
4
a foster brother of Herod Antipas.
3
The greatest achievement recorded in Acts 13:1–14:28 was the…
1
gospel going to the Gentiles through Peter’s ministry to Cornelius.
2
first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas.
3
second missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas.
4
council at Jerusalem.
2
One cause necessitating the Jerusalem Council was the fact that Jewish believers thought the revelation of Jesus as Messiah was…
1
destroying their ancestral faith rather than completing it.
2
completing their ancestral faith rather than changing it at all.
3
conflicting with and contradictory to their ancestral faith.
4
depicting a political Messiah who would overthrow the Roman Empire and reestablish the kingdom of David.
2
The particular incident that necessitated the Jerusalem Council was…
1
the circumcision party’s demand that Paul and Barnabas cease proclaiming salvation by grace through faith apart from the Law.
2
the conflict between the churches of Jerusalem and Antioch concerning who would lead the world missions outreach.
3
a sharp dispute at Antioch between members of the circumcision party and Paul and Barnabas.
4
the argument between Paul and Peter over table manners when members of the circumcision party came from Jerusalem to Antioch.
3
Members of a strong legalistic party within the Jerusalem church said Gentiles could not be saved unless they…
1
spoke in tongues.
2
registered with the Jerusalem temple as practicing Jews.
3
were circumcised according to the law of Moses.
4
were baptized in water according to the law of Moses.
3
At the Jerusalem Council, the issue was clearly stated by members of the…
1
Pharisees.
2
Sadducees.
3
Hellenists.
4
Herodians.
1
Who served as a leader of the Jerusalem church at the time of the Jerusalem Council?
1
The apostle James, brother of John
2
James the half brother of Jesus
3
The apostle Paul
4
Mary the mother of John Mark, the first woman church leader
2
The decision of the Jerusalem Council was communicated to the Antioch church by…
1
letter and confirmed verbally by Judas Barsabbas and Silas.
2
soldiers under the command of Cornelius.
3
letter and confirmed verbally by Peter and John.
4
inviting the Antioch church members to Jerusalem to discuss the decision.
1
The Jerusalem Council used what procedure to resolve the circumcision conflict?
1
The whole church voted in determining the outcome.
2
Similar to the selection of a replacement for Judas, lots were cast.
3
All the prophets of the church were asked to prophesy, and a consensus prophecy was adopted.
4
The problem was defined, openly discussed, experiences were given by godly people, and these experiences were tested by Scripture.
4
What argument supports the view that Acts 11:30 and Galatians 2:1–10 describe the same trip to Jerusalem?
1
Paul’s letter to the Galatians does not mention the death of Claudius.
2
Luke accompanied Paul to Jerusalem because he was Jesus’ uncle (Joseph’s brother).
3
Paul’s letter to the Galatians does not mention the Jerusalem Council’s decision.
4
The apostle James is mentioned in the letter to the Galatians; and by the time of Acts 15, James had been martyred by Herod Antipas.
3
What argument supports the view that Acts 15 and Galatians 2:1–10 describe the same trip to Jerusalem?
1
Both accounts mention Claudius as emperor of Rome at the time.
2
Paul made the trip described in Galatians after his second missionary journey, and the Jerusalem Council took place after Gallio went to Corinth.
3
Galatians 2 does not mention a famine in Jerusalem.
4
If Acts 11 and Galatians 2 were the same trip, Paul would have had to be converted before Jesus was crucified.
4
The conclusion that Acts 15 and Galatians 2:1–10 deal with the same material and describe the same event is supported by the argument that…
1
the settings of Acts 15 and Galatians 2:1–10 are different.
2
during the events of Acts 11, Claudius had not yet become emperor of Rome.
3
James was alive during the events of Galatians 2:1–10 but had been martyred before the events of Acts 15.
4
Acts 11:30 deals with a relief mission, not circumcision; also, at this time, Paul was recognized as a prophet-teacher, not an apostle.
4
Whom did Luke blame for Paul and Barnabas’ parting ways?
no one
What was a spiritual benefit of Paul and Barnabas’ separation?
1
Paul chose a new companion, Silas, whose Roman citizenship proved to be an important asset on the trip.
2
Timothy and Luke may not have joined Paul if Barnabas and Mark had already been on the team.
3
Because of Barnabas’ faith in his nephew, Mark, we have the Gospel of Mark today.
4
All of the above were benefits.
4
On his second missionary journey, immediately after leaving Antioch, Paul went to
1
Syria and Cilicia.
2
Cyprus.
3
Pamphylia and Pisidia.
4
Galatia.
1
The additional traveling companion whom Paul selected while at Lystra during his second missionary journey was…
1
Titus.
2
Timothy.
3
Silas.
4
Luke.
2
The greatest achievement recorded in Acts 15:1–16:5 was…
1
the council at Jerusalem.
2
the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas.
3
the second missionary journey of Paul and Silas.
4
the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Gentiles through Peter’s ministry to Cornelius
1
T/F: Lucius of Cyrene may have been one of those who first preached to the Gentiles of Antioch. He came from Cyrene in North Africa.
True
T/F: Rounding out the group of “leaders and prophets” of the Antioch church was John Mark, Barnabas’ cousin.
False
T/F: Paul’s first recorded sermon, preached in the Pisidian Antioch synagogue, reviews Israel’s history, much like Stephen’s sermon to the Sanhedrin.
True
T/F: After Paul’s stoning at Iconium, he went back into the city and was instrumental in the healing of a lame man.
False
T/F: The churches founded on the first missionary journey were strengthened through the follow-up ministry of Paul and Silas.
true
T/F: By the time of the Jerusalem Council, about AD 49, the Jerusalem church had become known as a strong missionary center for evangelism among the Gentiles.
false
T/F: The decision of the Jerusalem Council was communicated through a letter to the church at Antioch, delivered by Paul and Barnabas, Judas and Silas.
True
T/F: According to the view that Galatians 2 and Acts 15 describe the same event, Paul wrote to the Galatians before the Jerusalem Council.
false
T/F: The issue that led to Paul and Barnabas’ separation at the beginning of the second missionary journey concerned the destination Paul wanted to reach.
false
T/F: Timothy became Paul’s first missionary companion who had no association with the Jerusalem church.
true
At the beginning of the second missionary journey, Paul and Silas left Antioch and went…
1
to Seleucia to find a ship bound for South Galatia.
2
to Caesarea to find a ship bound for Cyprus.
3
northward toward Cilicia, Paul’s home province.
4
along the coast of Asia Minor to retrace their earlier route.
3
When the missionaries moved toward Ephesus, they took with them a missionary recruit named…
1
Sosthenes, a native of Cilicia.
2
Apollos, a man of Jerusalem.
3
Luke, a doctor, to care for Paul’s health.
4
Timothy, a native of Lystra.
4
As Paul turned toward Ephesus and the province of Asia, he was prevented from continuing his journey by…
1
the Holy Spirit for unknown reasons.
2
the South Galatian Jews who were stirring up resentment.
3
a sudden physical ailment that threatened to destroy his health.
4
Apollos’ prior ministry in that area.
1
Turning from Asia to Bithynia, the missionaries once again…
1
experienced the Holy Spirit’s check on their plans.
2
changed direction due to their uncertainty and fear.
3
met a solid core of opposition from the Jewish people of that area.
4
failed to press forward in systematic ministry because they found no open doors.
1
Coming to Troas, the team received supernatural direction from…
1
an earthquake that shook the city.
2
a delegation who journeyed from Macedonia.
3
an angelic visitor who commanded them to leave for Macedonia at once.
4
Paul’s vision of a man from Macedonia who pled for help.
4
One of Paul’s traveling companions during his second missionary journey was…
1
Barnabas.
2
Luke.
3
John Mark.
4
Gallio.
2
Which itinerary gives the sequence of Paul’s second missionary journey?
1
Syria, Cilicia, Galatia, Troas, Macedonia, Achaia, Ephesus
2
Syria, Cilicia, Galatia, Asia, Achaia, Macedonia, Ephesus
3
Jerusalem, Cilicia, Galatia, Troas, Achaia, Macedonia, Antioch
4
Syria, Galatia, Asia, Cilicia, Troas, Macedonia, Achaia, Antioch
1
Since Philippi had no synagogue, Paul ministered first…
1
in a public hall where visiting teachers could express new ideas.
2
by the bank of a river outside the city to a small group of Jews and God-fearers.
3
in the public square in front of the city’s administrative buildings.
4
in front of a famous school of medicine where Luke had studied.
2
Lydia was
1
the wife of the synagogue ruler at Philippi.
2
the wife of the Philippian jailer.
3
a Gentile God-fearer from Thyatira, a merchant who sold purple cloth.
4
a slave girl from whom Paul cast out a spirit of divination.
3
Paul’s ministry in Philippi included…
1
the conversion of Lydia of Thyatira.
2
the exorcism of the spirit of divination from the slave girl, Paul and Silas’ beating and imprisonment, their supernatural release, and the salvation of the jailer’s family.
3
the city magistrates’ apology to Paul and Silas.
4
all of the above.
4
How did the Thessalonians respond to Paul’s ministry?
1
Some Jews and many Gentile God-fearers accepted the gospel, but a riotous mob expelled Paul from the town.
2
The Thessalonian synagogue was the only one in which the majority of both the Jews and Gentile God-fearers responded to the gospel.
3
Because the Thessalonian synagogue promoted a syncretism of Jewish theology and Greek philosophies, very few responded to Paul.
4
The Thessalonian Jews searched the Old Testament Scriptures to verify Paul’s interpretation and application.
1
In response to Paul’s ministry, the Berean Jews…
1
sent a delegation to the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem for their evaluation of Paul.
2
sent representatives to the synagogue in Thessolonica asking for their recommendation of Paul.
3
accepted his teaching because he presented a letter of recommendation from James and Peter.
4
searched the Old Testament Scriptures to verify Paul’s interpretation and application.
4
In his sermon to the intellectuals at Athens, Paul appealed to…
1
the Old Testament Scriptures that predicted the coming of Jesus as the Messiah.
2
his extensive study of Greek philosophies at the University of Tarsus.
3
his studies in Alexandria at the most extensive library of that period.
4
the longing for God in every human being as revealed in the statue to the unknown god.
4
When Paul first came to Athens, he went to minister at…
1
Areopagus, the distinguished intellectual court of Athens located on Mars Hill.
2
the synagogue and the marketplace.
3
the outer colonnade of the Parthenon.
4
the commercial area of the Stoa where he would find people most open to the gospel.
2
Titius Justus, a God-fearer who made his facilities available to Paul, lived in…
1
Corinth.
2
Berea.
3
Thessalonica.
4
Athens.
1
Paul received a vision from God telling him to keep speaking and not be afraid because no one in that city would harm him in…
1
Thessalonica.
2
Berea.
3
Athens.
4
Corinth.
4
Which woman accompanied Paul from Corinth to Ephesus?
1
Damaris
2
Priscilla
3
Lydia
4
Lucinda
2
The results of the gospel ministry in the European synagogues…
1
were poor; the missionaries were driven out and few were saved by this approach.
2
indicate these efforts were without success or effect.
3
were productive in establishing the gospel’s claims, bringing hope to searching God-fearers and earnest Jews, and in establishing beachheads of believers in each of these synagogue cities.
4
caused Emperor Claudia to expel Jews from Italy, Gaul (France), Spain, and Britain.
3
From Acts 16:6–18:22, we may infer that the groups of believers established during Paul’s second missionary journey were…
1
small and isolated, without leaders, and largely ineffective as evangelistic centers.
2
dynamic, growing, faithful in the midst of severe persecution, and having a real sense of fellowship and sharing in Christ.
3
so dynamic they quickly outgrew Jewish and pagan groups in most cities.
4
composed totally of Gentile God-fearers since the Jews rejected the gospel Paul preached.
2
One of the tentmakers Paul met in Corinth was…
1
Aquila.
2
Crispus.
3
Damaris.
4
Gallio.
1
Who did Paul take with him as he began his third missionary journey?
1
Timothy
2
Titus
3
Luke
4
None of the above
4
Apollos was originally from the city of…
1
Jerusalem.
2
Alexandria.
3
Corinth.
4
Ephesus.
2
Apollos is best described as a…
1
doctor.
2
prophet.
3
teacher.
4
lawyer.
3
The Holy Spirit did not allow Paul to minister at Ephesus at the beginning of his second missionary journey because…
1
God had a strategic plan for the development of His church throughout the Gentile world.
2
Paul’s experience and training were insufficient until his third journey.
3
the political situation in Ephesus was so unstable Paul would not have survived.
4
God wanted Paul to start the more difficult churches on his first two journeys.
1
What hindered the Ephesian believers from being baptized in the Holy Spirit until Paul arrived?
1
No apostles were available to lay hands on the Ephesians.
2
The Ephesians knew about Jesus but had not believed in Him.
3
The Ephesian believers were not taught about the Holy Spirit.
4
Apollos had taught that the baptism in the Holy Spirit was not of God.
3
What is the theological implication associated with Paul’s question to the Ephesians, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”
1
Receiving the Holy Spirit is an event that either accompanies salvation or follows it; however, as in the salvation experience, the person who has this experience knows clearly and definitely that he or she has received the Holy Spirit.
2
Every believer receives the fullness and baptism in the Holy Spirit at salvation because no one can accept Jesus Christ without being drawn by the Holy Spirit.
3
Not all believers are baptized in the Holy Spirit because they are not fully sanctified.
4
Baptism in the Holy Spirit is an optional experience; one can have an effective ministry with or without baptism.
1
From the evidence in Acts, we conclude that the baptism in the Spirit…
1
was an infrequent phenomenon of the apostolic age, as it was referenced only five times.
2
like water baptism, is optional for believers.
3
includes speaking in other tongues.
4
is a baptism of the church rather than of individuals.
3
How did Paul financially support himself during his ministry at Ephesus?
1
Members of the Antioch church pledged sacrificial amounts for Paul’s missionary support.
2
Paul supported himself by working as a tent maker.
3
Paul received support from students at the hall of Tyrannus and also sold handkerchiefs and aprons.
4
The churches at Galatia, Thessalonica, Berea, and Corinth financially supported Paul during his ministry at Ephesus.
2
How does the Study Guide author describe Paul’s daily activities in Ephesus?
1
Mornings were occupied with tent making, afternoons with teaching at the hall of Tyrannus, and evenings with house-to-house ministry.
2
Mornings were occupied with letter writing to financially supporting churches, afternoons with teaching at the hall of Tyrannus, and evenings with house-to-house ministry.
3
Mornings were occupied with prayer and lecture preparation, afternoons with teaching at the hall of Tyrannus.
4
Paul had no routine but followed the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
1
When Paul began his ministry at Ephesus, he was confronted with the fact that Ephesus was
1
a military center of the Roman Empire, and over half of the population was related to the military.
2
a center for witchcraft, superstition, demonism and the occult.
3
the center of a strong mystery religion called Gnosticism.
4
was the leading manufacturing center of the Roman Empire for wooden implements.
2
What did the evil spirits in the demon-possessed man say to the seven sons of Sceva?
1
“These Christians are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.”
2
The spirits kept repeating, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians.”
3
“Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”
4
They said nothing but left the possessed man at the command of the seven sons.
3
What resulted from Paul’s ministry at Ephesus?
1
Most of the Ephesian Jews responded to the gospel and later came to Paul’s defense when he was imprisoned in Jerusalem.
2
Paul and his disciples evangelized only Jews and Greeks; very few Romans or other Gentiles were evangelized.
3
After two years, all Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord.
4
Over 80 percent of the population in Asia accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
3
In the city of Ephesus, Paul’s ministry caused…
1
a building boom due to the need for new synagogues and discipleship training facilities.
2
an increase in tourist revenue since many visitors came to hear Paul’s message.
3
a decline in revenue due to the expulsion of astrologers and other fortune-tellers.
4
a decline in silversmiths’ revenue because people no longer bought shrines of Artemis.
4
Who accompanied Paul at the end of his third missionary journey on his trip to Jerusalem?
1
Fortunatus
2
Luke
3
Achiacus
4
Priscilla
2
Who is associated with an accident that occurred during one of Paul’s sermons at Troas?
1
Sopater
2
Gaius
3
Crispus
4
Eutychus
4
In Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian elders at Miletus, he described the…
1
needs of the Jerusalem saints.
2
responsibilities of the elders at Ephesus.
3
crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Christ.
4
appointment of Timothy as bishop at Ephesus.
2
In his farewell address, Paul warned the Ephesian elders to beware of…
1
false teaching.
2
apathy.
3
immorality.
4
legalism.
1
Your Study Guide suggests that the Ephesians’ first love of Christ was manifested through an effort to…
1
eliminate all slavery in Asia.
2
aggressively evangelize all of Asia.
3
eliminate temple prostitution and provide shelter for the homeless.
4
promote equality for women and public education of all children.
2
Which silversmith incited the Ephesian riot?
1
Aristarchus
2
Secundus
3
Demetrius
4
Tychicus
3
At the beginning of his third missionary journey, Paul visited and encouraged the churches in the province of
1
Achaia.
2
Macedonia.
3
Bythinia.
4
Galatia.
4
T/F: The first reported conversion on the second missionary journey resulted from Paul’s ministry to a group of women.
true
T/F: In his Athens sermon, Paul showed from the Old Testament Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.
false
T/F: After three months of preaching in the synagogue at Corinth, Paul transferred his ministry to the house next door to the synagogue.
true
T/F: At the end of the second missionary journey, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila at Ephesus.
true
T/F: During the second missionary journey, Paul headed toward Bithinia after being forbidden to speak the Word in Asia.
true
T/F: The third missionary journey began with Paul and Timothy leaving Antioch, revisiting the churches founded on the first missionary journey, and arriving in Ephesus.
false
T/F: Paul’s ministry to the twelve who were baptized into John’s baptism conclusively shows that Paul understood the baptism with the Spirit to be imparted at the time of conversion.
false
T/F: Paul’s ministry at Ephesus included the exorcism of demons from believers who had retained connections with the occult.
false
T/F: When Paul became aware of the problem caused by Demetrius at Ephesus, he determined to leave the city and proceed to Macedonia and Achaia.
false
T/F: We may well owe Luke’s apostolic history to an attempt on Paul’s life in Greece that resulted in Paul’s embarking for Jerusalem from Philippi.
True
