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We believe the writing of Acts to be what date and why? |
No later than AD 60s because of when the book concludes, it was authored by Luke |
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How is Acts distinguished? |
By its historical value and theological insight |
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What are the 2 major divisions in Acts? |
1. Acts 1-12 the Gospels spread in and around Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria 2. Acts 13-28 the Gospels spread to the ends of the earth |
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What plays am especially important role in the early chapters of Acts? |
The Holy Spirit |
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What were Jesus' standing orders to the early church? |
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you shall be my witnesses. |
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On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came in what 3 ways? |
Audibly, Visibly, Physically |
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Christians were persecuted in this period and who was the first martyr of the New Testament church? |
Stephen |
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Miracles continued through the work of who? |
The apostles |
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We learn from the stress on indvdual persons in Acts 8-12 that God is personally aware of and interested in the lives of who? |
All people, whether Jew or Gentile. |
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Name 5 minor characters and one who disbelieved |
Phillip, the Ethiopian eunuch, Tabitha, Cornelius, and Barnabas believed and Simon the Sorcerer did not. |
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Who was the key figure in spreading the gospel to Antioch? |
Barnabas |
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Why were many early christians suspicious of Saul? |
Because of his persecution of the church |
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The 3 individuals who are major figures in Acts 8-12 are |
John, Peter, Paul |
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Why was Peters visit to Cornelius controversial? What was the significant event that happened? |
Because he was a Gentile convert. The Holy spirit was poured out on these non-Jews. |
