Acts 9
Who was one of the chief enemies of the Christian Way who became one of its greatest allies?
Saul or Paul
The threefold repetition emphasizes what?
the truthfulness of what is said and the significance of the command
Upset
Angry
Argumentative
Who was the King who killed James and threw Peter into prison?
Herod
Who called, sent, and accompanied Paul and Barnabas as they went on their first missionary journey?
The Holy Spirit
To mistreat those who belong to God is to mistreat who?
The God who possesses them.
Peter was a Jew who followed the dietary laws of the Old Testament. These laws focused on what two things?
FOOD and Jews' relation with foreigners.
What was the issue the Jews had with Peter sharing the gospel with Cornelius?
Peter was leaving the practice of the Mosaic Law.
The Gentiles were not committing themselves to obey the Mosaic Law.
What the people following Christ called?
They actively served the Lord in various places and capacities.
Who was the man that Saul went to for his sight and direction on what God would have him to do?
He also had to be a forgiving man.
Ananias
What is the goal of the Abrahamic Covenant?
To bring blessing on all the nations of the earth
Peter did not make what the focus; instead, he would justify his actions by what?
Simply recounting what happened
Followed the Holy Spirit guidance
What did Paul and Barnabas do before and after the missionary journey?
Prayed and Fasted
After his Damascus Road experience, what was Saul now claiming about Jesus?
That He is the Son of God
Name the three installments of the Holy Spirit being poured out on New Testament believers.
The Day of Pentecost
Acts 8 in Samaria
Acts 10 in Caesarea
What was the sign the people in Carsarea and in Samaria got what the people in Jerusalem got when they accepted Christ?
The Holy Spirit
When God takes home one of his ministers in his will, he also does what?
Raises up another to continue his work
Paul emphasized the promise that God had kept after working out all salvation history up until what?
the provision of Jesus the Savior
What did Ananias have to tell Saul about his new journey in Christ?
Hint: Acts 9:16
He must suffer great things for Jesus' name.
What was God doing in Peter's life?
Making him uncomfortable in his current religious position
Humbling Him
Make his resistance to be overcome
Putting his overzealous attitude in check
What question did Peter tell the Jews as God was teaching him the the gospel was to go to all people?
What was I
Who am I
that I could withstand God
that I could stand in God's way
God will give you what to endure suffering, what to endure execution, and what to be a witness of God's power and grace.
Strength
Courage
Boldness
What marks the difference between the two groups of people Paul preached to?
The Jews and the Gentiles
The nonbelieving Jews were envious, malicious, and willing to persecute and throw out the apostles forcefully.
The Gentiles were desirous to hear more; they wanted more fellowship and encouragement. They were grateful and joyful for the salvation they recieved.