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33 Cards in this Set
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Define Hellenist
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-Person who was Jewish in heratage and faith
-Spoke Greek as his/her mother tongue -Had adopted Greek culture to some degree |
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Describe the different degrees of assimilation
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-High Assimilation: Fully integrated political and religious affairs of state; Social climbers; Jews who married Gentiles
-Mid Assimilation: Employment with non-Jews; Participated in social and cultural life -Low Assimilation: Residence; Conflict |
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What was the root problem when the Hellenist complained that their widows were not being cared for?
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There was a division in the church and a threat to Koinonia.
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What was the solution (to Hellenists' widows not being cared for)?
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Addressed the issue
-rather than split the church, they split the ministry and the apostles let go of responsibility and some authority; Transition in leadership -Hellenists are now recognized in leadership with the same characteristics as the apostles (full of faith and the Holy Spirit) RESULT IN UNITY -As church continues to grow |
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Who were Stephen’s accusers?
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Hellenists: Jews of Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and Asia
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What was their accusation?
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1. Blasphemy against God and Moses
2. Blasphemy against the temple and law |
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What is the significance of the parallel accusations?
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The Temple and the Torah were the main identity markers.
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What are the main points of Stephen's argument?
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They have blasphemed God
-He is not limited to geography or the Temple -Can’t equate God and the Temple They have rejected the Law -Israel rejected Moses, therefore rejecting the Law -Israel rejected the righteous one as prophesied by Moses |
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Describe the major factors in the Samaritan Schism (name at least 3)
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1. Were considered half-breeds by the Jews
2. Opposed rebuilding of Jerusalem 3. Accepted higher degree of Hellenism 4. Had different alliance during Greek rule 5. Hasmoneans destroyed temple on Mt. Gerizim. |
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Why was Philip’s ministry to the Samaritans so significant?
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Power Encounter: power of the Holy Spirit showed people Christ is greater. They all believed and were baptized.
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Define magic
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The manipulation of good and evil spirits to either bring harm or lend help
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Why was magic significant in the ancient world?
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It was widespread - often combined with religion
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Why did Simon try to buy the Spirit?
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He wanted to have control over it, bestowing it on people and charging them for it.
He thought it was a sort of commodity that could be bought and used. |
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How did the Samaritan ministry mark the change in the roles of the apostles?
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They became verifiers of God's acceptance of the Samaritans
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Give two reasons why Ethiopia was considered the ends of the earth
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They were the most geographically distant from Rome
They were most racially distinct |
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In what two ways would the Ethiopian Eunuch be excluded from Judaism
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Physically as a eunuch
Racially as a Gentile |
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Provide four characteristics/facts about Antioch
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1. 3rd largest city in Rome
2. Roman capital of Syria 3. Major commerce center 4. New center for Christian activity |
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What were the three major events leading to the acceptance of the Gentiles.
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Calling of a messenger to the Gentiles
-Paul's conversion Gentile's calling to salvation -Cornelius' conversion Calling to Gentile mission -1st missionary journey |
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What pattern did the major events follow?
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God's initiation
God's validation Church's acceptance |
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Whose idea was it to include the Gentiles in the Church?
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GOD's idea!!!
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What were the theological and social barriers between Jews and Gentiles? (Name 4)
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Theological
-Jews were God's chosen people -There was one God -Fasting, prayer, alms Social -Purity Laws -Circumcision |
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What is a "God-fearer?"
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A Gentile that:
-was attracted to the Jewish faith and ethical teachings -believed in the Hebrew God -praised and worshipped in synagogues -but did not follow the food laws |
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What is the God-fearer's significance to the establishment of the Gentile Church?
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They were the bridge between Jewish Christians and pagans
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According to the lecture provide three main characteristics about Paul and at least two ways each of these shaped Paul, according to lecture.
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Citizen of Tarsus
-Urban -Well educated -Multicultural Roman Citizen -High social status -He had wealth and property Jewish -Hebrew of Hebrews (kept tradition and culture) -Pharisee |
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What was God's validation of Paul's conversion?
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God made it okay for Jews to associate with Gentiles.
Peter preaches at the Gentile house and they receive the Holy Spirit. |
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What was the key verse for the acceptance of Gentiles?
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Acts 11:18
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Write out the key verse
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"When they heard these things, they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, 'Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life.'" ~NKJV
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What was the validation for the acceptance for the Gentiles into the Church?
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God intervened and granted them the gift of the Holy Spirit
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Why did Paul and Barnabas start their journey at Cyprus?
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Barnabas was from Cyprus. He was familiar with the territory, synagogues, and people.
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What similarities are there between Simon and Bar-Jesus?
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They were both magicians.
They had extensive esoteric knowledge of spiritual forces. |
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According to lecture, what was the evidence presented at the Jerusalem council?
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1. Same Spirit - Paul's conversion
2. Same ministry of Spirit - Cornelius' conversion 3. Scripture |
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What were the 4 regulations given the Gentile church?
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Abstinence from:
1. Pagan Sacrifices 2. Blood 3. Strangled meat 4. Sexual relations |
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Why were these regulations significant?
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To allow social interaction between Jews and Gentiles
OT rules for resident aliens |
