Acts
Who wrote Acts?
Luke
What does "apostle" mean?
One who is sent
What report had Paul heard about the church in Corinth?
They were arguing, and not living by the true gospel
What two groups make up the family of God?
Jews and Gentiles
What are the spiritual blessings we receive through Christ?
Redemption, forgiveness of sin, Holy Spirit
What happened at Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in the upper room, they had flames over their heads and could speak foreign languages to preach to the nations in Jerusalem
How does Paul define the gospel in Romans 1?
The power of God for salvation
How does Paul's suffering prove his calling to be an apostle?
Who are the cut off branches in the family tree?
Unbelieving Jews
Free gift of grace
What symbols of the Holy Spirit were at Pentecost, and where are they in the Old Testament?
Fire, wind
The Gospel creates a ________ ______________
New humanity
How is the true gospel different from how the Corinthian church thought it to be?
The gospel and following Jesus can bring suffering, not always wealth and success
Believing Gentiles
Can we earn our salvation?
NO
What are some characteristics of the early church?
They cared for one another, prayed and worshipped together, sold their belongings to give money to the poor
The Gospel fulfills YHWH's _____________ to_______________
Promises to Israel
In what ways is the Corinthian church like Eve?
Give an example of living by the flesh
Rage, gossip, selfish ambition
What is God's mysterious plan?
Gentile inclusion
How did Paul come to know Jesus?
He was on the road to Damascus and a bright light blinded him and he heard a voice from heaven say, "Saul, why are you persecuting me?"
The Gospel unifies the ______________
Church
Give an example of living by the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, self control)