Saul's Conversion
Who was the chief enemy of the Christian Way who became one of its greatest allies?
Paul
What issue did Jews have with Peter sharing the gospel with Cornelius?
Gentiles weren't obeying the Mosaic Law.
Who called, sent, and accompanied Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey?
The Holy Spirit
What is the goal of the Abrahamic Covenant?
To bring blessing to all nations
Every gospel victory, along with every tribulation, is done by what?
God's grace
What was Saul's first message after he was saved?
Jesus was the Son of God
Peter didn't make food the focus; what did he emphasize instead?
God's teaching and the Holy Spirit's work.
What did Paul and Barnabas do before and after being called?
They prayed and fasted.
Who alone fulfills all requirements to forgive sins?
Jesus Christ
What is the difference between General revelation and Special revelation?
General-focusing on Creation
Special-focuses on God's Word
Before accepting Christ, Saul/Paul made Christians suffer; now, as he accepted Jesus, Paul was fulfilling his God-appointed role of what?
Who was the king who killed James and imprisoned Peter?
King Herod
How did Paul and Barnabas prepare for their first missionary journey?
They actively served the Lord.
What was the danger in the Pharisaical claim of Acts 15?
That Gentiles had to follow the Mosaic Law to be saved.
What are the three installments of the Holy Spirit being poured out in Acts?
Day of Pentecost
Samaria in Acts 8
Causarea in Acts 10
What does the threefold repetition in Scripture emphasize?
The truthfulness of significance of the command.
What were believers first called in Acts 11?
Christians
What was the marked difference between Jews and Gentiles after hearing the gospel?
Jews rejected; Gentiles accepted the message.
What three things did Peter emphasize in his defense?
Redemption
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 was the unexpected result of the church's persecution?
The church grew even more
What was the proof that Gentiles were accepted as part of God's family?
The Holy Spirit
What is necessary to face opposition to the gospel?
Boldness
What are the four guidelines James gave the Gentiles to follow? Acts 15:29
Abstain from meat offered to idols, fornication, strangled animals, and blood