Luke/Intro to Acts
Who wrote the book of Acts?
Luke
Paul used to be named ____________.
Saul
What was the dwelling that ordinary citizens lived in called?
insula
Who was emperor when Jesus was born?
Ceasar Augustus.
What is the Pax Romana?
Peace of Rome
Who did Luke write the book of Acts to?
Theophilus
Peter's Hebrew name is "Cephas" which means.....
What are the three kinds of provinces in the Roman Empire?
Senatorial, Imperial, Small Kingdom
Another proconsul or procurator would be ___________.
governor
What is Hellenism?
Greek influence
The book of Acts is a bridge between which two bible sections?
The Gospels and the Epistles
What special status did Paul have in the Roman empire...
He was a Roman citizen
What is the difference between a patrician and a plebeian?
A patrician is a wealthy Roman citizen.
A plebeian is an ordinary person.
Religious matter and not political issues
What is the definition of the Gospel?
The good news that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins.
Luke was well known as three things...
doctor, historian, traveler
Who was Paul and what did he do before he became a Christian?
A legalistic Pharisee who persecuted Christians
What class of people were between slaves and wealthy citizens? What types of jobs did this class of people have?
Middle class. Jobs - messengers, scribes, merchants, craftsmen, sailors.
Name three things we know about Emperor Nero.
TBD.
Name three reasons why this was such a good time for the Gospel to spread.
1) good roads
2) no war
3) same language - Greek
What are the three points of Luke's writing style?
1) Summary Phrases, ............
Summary Phrases, Repeated Stories, Recorded Sermons
What did Peter do that showed he had great faith and what great sin did he commit that he later repented for?
Name three perks of being a Roman citizen?
1) trials
2) right to vote
3) no death penalty/death on cross
4) could run for office
Name the levels of authority in the Roman Empire starting at the top with the Roman Emperor.
Roman Emperor, Senate, Province Ruler/King, Soldiers, High priest, Sanhedrin, Temple Guard, Normal Citizen, Slave
What kind of people does God choose for his kingdom? Why was the Gospel message so attractive for people living in the Roman Empire?
TBD.