Early Church Stories
The stoning of Stephen was a foreshadowing for what?
The persecution of Christians
1. The Romans provided peace
2. There was a common language (Greek)
3. There existed a level of social order
4. Travel was relatively safe with a network of roads and sea routes.
These conditions were just right for the spread of what?
Christianity
For a Christian, the rite of baptism replaces this rite of passage.
Circumcision
In section 1 of Acts, Paul is introduced. At this time, Paul goes by what name?
Saul of Tarsus
This refers to tailoring remarks to the reader's situation
contextualization
Give an example of Peter's ability to heal (mentioned in the LDC study guides).
He heals a lame man.
What is the geographical focus of Acts 8-12?
Samaria and Judea
Acts 6 identifies the first church deacons. What are the deacons doing?
waiting on tables, serving
Paul's exact date of birth is unknown. What is believed to be his time and place of death?
60s in Rome
Introductory statements in New Testament letters
salutation
Identify the 1st convert in Philippi.
Lydia
Literary sources tell us that the city of Tarsus was a hub of Roman imperial activity and ____________________ culture.
Hellenistic
There are this many Pauline letters.
13
Peter's vision of the sheet has what implication for early Christians?
Christians no longer need to follow Kosher (strict dietary) laws.
This is considered Paul's Theological masterpiece, it is the first of the Pauline Epistles in a normal Bible division shifting from the genre of narrative to didactic.
The book of Romans
Lydia, The Jailor and his family, and possibly the woman that had a demon exorcised likely made up what congregation?
The congregation of Philippi
How many people were believed to inhabit Roman territory in Jesus' day?
100 million people
New Testament letters are referred to as what?
Epistles
How does Paul view good works?
Important as believers are called to be imitators of God.
This is the major east-west commercial highway during the time of Paul.
Via Egnatia
Philippi, Ephesus, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, and Corinth are all churches planted during which of Paul's missionary journeys?
Second missionary journey
Pauls' writing arose from missionary activity and the theological effort to educate ________________.
Disciples
After what missionary journey did Paul write the book of Romans, 1 Corinthians, and 2 Corinthians.
After the 3rd missionary journey
Under what Rabbi did Saul study?
Gamaliel
This is the focal point of Paul's preaching
Jesus Christ