Module 3

Question 1

Who wrote the book of ACTS?

Answer 1

Luke

Question 2

When was book of ACTS written?

Answer 2

63 A.D

Question 3

Who are the recipients of ACTS?

Answer 3

Theophilus

Question 4

What is the purpose of ACTS?

Answer 4

Present history of Early Church
Give a defense of the Christian Faith
Provide a guide for the Church
Depict the triumph over persecution

Question 5

What are the 5 emphases of ACTS?

Answer 5

1. Ministry of PETER and PAUL
2. power of holy spirit
3. Expansion of the Christian Faith from Jersaulem to Rome
4. Experience of Persecution
5. “The word of the lord grew”

Question 6

What are the first three events as the outline of ACTS (6 parts)

Answer 6

1. Jesus “ascension”
2. Matthias chosen to replace Judas
3. The Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost 50 days after Jesus’ resurrection

Question 7

What are the last three events as the outline of ACTS?

Answer 7

4.Peter and John opposed by Jewish authorities
5. Stephen martyred
6. Saul (Paul) seeks to destroy Jesus’ followers

Question 8

What was peters vision to include in the church?

Answer 8

Include Gentiles

Question 9

What was Paul’s focus on taking the message of Jesus to?

Answer 9

To the Greeks and the Gentiles

Question 10

What are the first three activities of Peter?

Answer 10

1. Heals a crippled Beggar
2. Proclaims Jesus’ Resurrection
3. Him & John brought before Authorities

Question 11

What are last three activities of Peter?

Answer 11

1.Deals with Ananias/Sapphira’s Deceit
2.Heals Many
3.Experiences Persecution

Question 12

How many men did the Apostles choose to serve?

Answer 12

Seven.

Question 13

Who is Stephen?

Answer 13

one chosen to serve

Question 14

What happened to Stephen?

Answer 14

accused of undermining Jewish life, executed for talking about the Gospel, the first “martyr”

Question 15

Who persecuted Stephen?

Answer 15

Sanhedrin

Question 16

Who are the Sanhedrin?

Answer 16

23-27 Jewish Leaders that made life and death decisions, similar to supreme court

Question 17

Who is Philip?

Answer 17

One of Jesus’ 12 Disciples, took Gospels to Samaritans, Shared the Gospel w/ an Ethiopian

Question 18

Who is Saul?

Answer 18

A Pharisee, persecutor of Christians, Jesus met him on the road to Damascus

Question 19

4 Early Marks about the Church:

Answer 19

1. Listened to the word about Jesus
2. Spent time together, shared resources
3. Prayed together
4. Increased in Number

Question 20

Who “Birthed” the Church in the Book of ACTS?

Answer 20

The Holy Spirit.

Question 21

How many were birthed in the church?

Answer 21

About 3000.

Question 22

Who was Paul?

Answer 22

A Pharisee, tent maker, roman, born in Tarsus, enemy of Jesus until 36 A.D

Question 23

What did Paul write?

Answer 23

13 letters (Epistles); written over 16 years ( 51-67 A.D)

Question 24

What were the letters written for?

Answer 24

Written for a specific purpose in the readers lives.

Question 25

What was the message of the 13 letters?

Answer 25

What it means to follow and trust Jesus and his message.

Question 26

When was the book of Romans written?

Answer 26

55-57 A.D.

Question 27

What was the purpose of Romans?

Answer 27

core teachings of Christian faith, and the relationship between Jewish faith and christians

Question 28

What was the emphasis of Romans?

Answer 28

-All people resisted God so all are in need of his Grace, Mercy and Forgiveness. -One is made right thru God with Jesus death/resurrection -everyone struggles with sin -What life in Christ looks like

Question 29

When was the Philippians written?

Answer 29

60 A.D. by Paul while imprisoned in Rome

Question 30

What and where was Philippi?

Answer 30

a city in Greece founded by Philip of Macedon (Alexander the Great's father) and a strategic city in Rome's control of the Aegan

Question 31

What missionary journey did Paul visit the new church in Philippi?

Answer 31

Paul's 2nd missionary journey.

Question 32

What happened when Paul was imprisoned?

Answer 32

He was imprisoned and turned his jailor into a christian.

Question 33

What was the purpose of Philippians?

Answer 33

-to thank for gifts while in prison -report on his current situation -encourage them to stand firm in face of persecution -warn them of legalists and antinomians

Question 34

What were the dangers the Philippians faced?

Answer 34

Outside Dangers: accused of violating roman religious customs Inside Dangers: Legalists: teachers who said you have to conform to Jewish laws and traditions (denying Jesus) Antinomians: no laws

Question 35

What are the Themes in Philippians?

Answer 35

Joy: derived from union with Christ Humility: modeled in Jesus Thanksgiving: for the gifts received in prison

Question 36

When was the book of Ephesians written?

Answer 36

Written in 60 A.D. by Paul while jailed in Rome

Question 37

Who were the recipients of Ephesians?

Answer 37

Churches in western Asia minor. (now turkey)

Question 38

What was Ephesus?

Answer 38

a commercial center, on trade routes, wealthy, cultured, home base of Paul's work, site of temple dedicated to Artemis, a greek goddess.

Question 39

What was the Emphasis of Ephesians?

Answer 39

-thanksgiving for God's blessings -dead in our sins, Jesus made us "alive" -Jesus came to not make bad people good, but dead people live

Question 40

What are the pieces of the Armor of the Lord?

Answer 40

-Belt of Truth -Breastplate of Righteousness -Feet fitted with Gospel of Peace -Shield of faith -Helmet of Salvation -Sword of the Spirit

Question 41

What key passages in Ephesians remind us to do?

Answer 41

Love and sacrifice for your wife, respect their husbands, children obey parents, dads encourage children

Question 42

When was the book of James written?

Answer 42

50 A.D. by James

Question 43

Who was James?

Answer 43

half brother of Jesus, son to mary and Joseph, doubted Jesus, became follower and leader in early church and martyred

Question 44

Why was James martyred?

Answer 44

for following Jesus.

Question 45

Who were the recipients of book of James?

Answer 45

to Jewish christians, many settled outside of jerusalem. Many recipients experienced poverty and persecution

Question 46

What were the themes of James?

Answer 46

God's people can experience joy in the middle of persecution, faith will show itself in what we do.

Question 47

What are key thoughts from James?

Answer 47

don't show favoritism, do what the word says, everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, be joyful when you face many trials.

Question 48

What does the bible mean?

Answer 48

books.