Russell Acts - Test 2

Front 1

Define Hellenist

Back 1

-Person who was jewish in heratage and faith.
-Spoke Greek as their mother tongue
-Has adopted Greek cultures to some degree

Front 2

Describe the different degrees of assimulation

Back 2

HIGH ASSIMILATION
-Social climbers
-Jews who married Gentiles
MID ASSIMILATION
-Employment w/ non-jews
-Participated in Social/cultural life
LOW ASSIMILATION
-Residence
-Conflict

Front 3

What was the root problem when hellenists complained that their widows were not being cared for?

Back 3

There was division in the church - threat to Koinonia

Front 4

Solution to the Hellenists' widows not being cared for:

Back 4

ADRESSED THE ISSUE:
-Split ministry, not church
-Apostles let go of authority
TRANSITION IN LEADERSHIP
-Hellenists now recognized leadership same as apostles (full of faith+spirit)
RESULT IN UNITY
-As church continues to grow

Front 5

Who were Stephen's accusers?

Back 5

-Members of the synagogue of Freedman
-Jews of Cyrene, Alexandria, and Asia

Front 6

What were the accusations against Stephen?

(Both versions, significance, and prallels)

Back 6

1. Blasphemy against God and Moses
2. Blasphemy against temple and law
3. The temple and the Torah were the main identity makers

Front 7

Give the main points of Stephen's argument

Back 7

1. They have blasphemed God
- He is not limited by geography
- Can't equate God and Temple
2. They have rejected the Law
- Israel rejected Moses
- Israel rejected the Righteous One

Front 8

Give the major factors in the Samaritan Schism

Back 8

1. Considered half-breeds by the Jews
2. Opposed rebuilding of Jeruselem
3. Accepted higher degree of Hellenism

Front 9

Why was Philip's ministry to the Samritans so significant?

Back 9

-It was the "POWER ENCOUNTER" to these people by the Holt Spirit who showed them that Christ is greater
-They believed and were baptised
-Philip's ministry was done by the spirit as he proclaimed Christ, did miracles, and people listened.

Front 10

Define magic

Back 10

Method of manipulating good and evil spirits to bring harm or lend help.

Front 11

What was the importance of magic in the ancient world?

Back 11

It was widespread - often religion and magic were mixed. Some uses were protection, love or harm.

Front 12

Why did simon try to buy the spirit?

Back 12

-He had a syncretistic view of the holy spirit.
-He thought it was like magic, as though it was a commodity that could be bought and used.

Front 13

What are the 3 main characteristics of Paul?

(Give 2 ways each characteristic shaped Paul)

Back 13

1. CITIZEN OF TARSUS
- Urban - 1/2 million citizens
- Educated - important educational center
2. ROMAN CITIZEN
- Born a citizen - higher status
- Had wealth and property
3. JEW
- Hebrew of Hebrews (maintained tradition and culture
- Pharisee (perspective on Torah)

Front 14

What was God's validation of Paul's conversion?

Back 14

- Paul's calling; Annanias' prayer
- God made it okay for Jews and Gentiles to hang out.

Front 15

What is the key verse for the acceptance of Gentiles by the church?

Back 15

Acts 11:18

Front 16

Write out Acts 11:18

Back 16

"So then God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life"

Front 17

What was the validation for acceptance of the Gentiles into the church?

Back 17

-Peter enters gentiles house
-Peter preaches
-Gentiles recieve Holy Spirit

Front 18

Why did they start their journey at Cyprus?

Back 18

-It was where Barnabas was from
-They wanted to spread good news to the "anchor" of their ministry.

Front 19

what are the simularities between Simon and Bar-Jesus?

Back 19

1. Beliefs
2. Techniques

Front 20

What does Luke switch from Saul to Paul?

What do these two names reflect?

Back 20

- Paul is Roman (Gentile)
- Saul is Hebrew (Jewish background)

Front 21

What were the two reasons that Paul initiates his ministry to the Gentiles in the Jewish Synagogues?

Back 21

*The easiest way to preach to the Gentiles was to present the Gospel*

1. Work was first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
2. Gentile God-fearers were the link between Jews and Pagans

Front 22

Why did the people at Lystra think Paul and Barnabas were Gods?

Back 22

-Zeus and Hermes once visited the area.
-They went to 1,000 homes looking for rest, but only 1 offered hospitality.
-God flooded Lystra and he thought the gods had visited him again.

Front 23

How did the Samaritan ministry mark the change in the roles of the apostles?

Back 23

-They were once imitators of the ministry, but now they were "verifyers"
-Considered "Truth Encounter" by the Holy Spirit

Front 24

2 reasons why Ethiopia was considered the ends of the earth

Back 24

1. Considered the most racially distinct
2. Considered the most geographically distant (outside Roman Rule)

Front 25

2 ways the Ethiopian Eunich be excluded from Judaism

Back 25

Eunich - excluded physically
Gentile - excluded racially

Front 26

4 characteristics/important facts about Antioch

Back 26

1. 3rd largest city in Rome
2. Major commercial center
3. Near centers for Apollo and Artemis
4. New center for Christian activity

Front 27

3 major events leading to acceptance of Gentiles

Back 27

1. Calling of messenger to the gentiles: Paul's conversion
2. Calling of Gentile to salvation: Cornelius' conversion
3. Calling to the Gentile mission: 1st missionary journey

Front 28

3-part pattern that followed the 3 major events leading to acceptance of gentiles

Back 28

1. God's invitation
2. God's validation
3. Church's acceptance

Front 29

Describe the 3-part pattern for the 3 major events

Back 29

GODS INVITATION
- Cornelius introduced
- Instructed to find Peter
- Immediately obedient
GOD'S VALIDATION
- Peter enters gentile's house
- Peter preaches, Gentiles recieve Spirit
CHURCH'S ACCEPTANCE
- Jerusalem's #1 response (ate w/ unclean)
- Peter's reply

Front 30

Who's idea was it to include the Gentiles in the church?

Back 30

God's Idea!

Front 31

What were the theological and social barriers between Jew + Gentile?

(Name 4)

Back 31

THEOLOGICAL
1. Jews were people of God
2. One God
3. Fasting, prayer, alms
SOCIAL
1. Purity laws (gentiles were unclean)
2. Circumcision (for gentiles = mutilation)

Front 32

What is a "God-fearer"?

What is their significance to the gentile church?

Back 32

-A gentile attracted to the Jewish faith
-They provided a bridge between Jewish Christians and Pagans

Front 33

What was the evidence presented at the Jerusalem Council?

Back 33

1. Same spirit - Cornelius had the same Holy Spirit as Jewish People
2. Same ministry of spirit - same Power Encounter, words, deeds, acts, and responses.
3. Scripture

Front 34

What were 4 regulations that were given to the Gentile church?

Back 34

1. Pagan specifics
2. Blood
3. Strangled meat
4. Sexual relations

Front 35

What was their significance?

Provide both perspectives (Jewish and Gentile)

Back 35

JEWISH
- OT Rules for resident aliens
- Allow for social interaction for Jews and Gentiles
- Table Fellowship
GENTILES:
- Associated with Pagan Temple (meat eaten in presence of idols, sexual sin, and temple feasts)
- Stay away from pagan temples

Front 36

Verses for Paul's validation?

Back 36

Acts 9:10-19

Holy Spirit = God's validation

Front 37

Learning is hard...

Back 37

Knowing is fun

Front 38

What was the song after she walked down the aisle?

Back 38

"joyful joyful"

She wanted Hallelujah, but her husband didnt want it.