Introduction Study Questions
##################################################################### INTRODUCTION STUDY QUESTIONS (General information concerning the book of Acts.) #####################################################################
- Who is the writer of ACTS and where is it probably written from?
Luke the Physician probably wrote Acts from Rome or Caeserea.
- When was the book of Acts probably written?
Written between 61-64 A.D.
- What is the THEME of the book of Acts?
The Acts of the Holy Ghost in the lives of the Apostles.
- What is the key verse of Acts? Write it from Memory below.
Acts 1:8-But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
- How is the ministry of the Holy Ghost presented in the book of Acts different from how it is presented in the Old Testament? (hint: external)
The change in the ministry of the Holy Ghost, whose primary function in the Old Testament was the external "anointing" but now to be within them.
- Are you "FILLED" with the Holy Ghost at New Birth?
No. The infilling comes after you have received the gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord, and then receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
- Where can Peter's vision of the 'sheet' be found? (Give chapter and verses.)
Acts 10:9-15
- In Peter's vision of the 'sheet', what did the clean and unclean animals symbolize what were they both declared by God through the sacrificial death of Christ?
The "clean" animals symbolizing the Jews and the "unclean" animals symbolizing the Gentiles were both declared "cleansed" by God through the sacrificial death of Christ.
- What will happen if we try in our own power to perform the acts spoke of in the book of Acts?
If we try to accomplish these things in our own power, we will fail
10. Complete the following statement: The four gospels showed us how the foundation of that house was laid; The book of Acts shows us…
how the superstructure began to be raised,
11. What does the Holy Ghost make preaching?
The Holy Ghost makes the preaching of the Word mighty to the pulling down of Satan's strong holds
12. In light of Acts 1:2-9, Whose ministry is the central theme of ACTS?
The book of Acts reveals the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ
13. What commanded is directed to all chosen Believers? (1:4; 9:17)
All chosen Believers are commanded to receive the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
14-17. List four essentials to success in soul-winning:
14. Unity In the Body
15. Faithfulness In the Body
16. Fullness In the Body
17. Following the Voice of the Lord
18. Complete the following: All God's servants should be: __________together & ______________ together. (Ephesians 4:3) (serving, working)
19. Acts 14:22, tells us what is in store for the Believer desiring to enter the kingdom of God. What is it?
we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
20. What chapters are included in the "Home Missions" section of Acts and what chapters are included in the "Foreign Missions" section of Acts?
1. Home Missions (featuring Peter) Ch. 1-12
2. Foreign Missions (featuring Paul) Ch. 13-28
QUIZ 1: INTRODUCTION
(General information concerning the book of Acts.)
1. Who is the writer of ACTS and where is it probably written from?
Luke the Physician probably wrote Acts from Rome or Caeserea.
2. What is the THEME of the book of Acts?
The Acts of the Holy Ghost in the lives of the Apostles.
3. What is the key verse of Acts? Write it from Memory below.
Acts 1:8-But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
4. How is the ministry of the Holy Ghost presented in the book of Acts different from how it is presented in the Old Testament? (hint: external)
The change in the ministry of the Holy Ghost, whose primary function in the Old Testament was the external "anointing" but now to be within them.
5. Are you "FILLED" with the Holy Ghost at New Birth?
No. The infilling comes after you have received the gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord, and then receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
6. What will happen if we try in our own power to perform the acts spoke of in the book of Acts?
If we try to accomplish these things in our own power, we will fail
7. Complete the following statement: The four gospels showed us how the foundation of that house was laid; The book of Acts shows us…
how the superstructure began to be raised,
8. In light of Acts 1:2-9, Whose ministry is the central theme of ACTS?
The book of Acts reveals the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ
9. What commanded is directed to all chosen Believers? (1:4; 9:17)
All chosen Believers are commanded to receive the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
10. Acts 14:22, tells us what is in store for the Believer desiring to enter the kingdom of God. What is it?
we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
BONUS: What chapters are included in the "Home Missions" section of Acts and what chapters are included in the "Foreign Missions" section of Acts?
3. Home Missions (featuring Peter) Ch. 1-12
4. Foreign Missions (featuring Paul) Ch. 13-28
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Stephen G. Reynolds, Jr. Acts October 21, 2004 “Memory Verses & l Chapter Summaries”
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I memorized and quoted verbatim Acts 1:8 to Rev. Stephen Reynolds, Sr.
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I memorized and quoted verbatim I John 4:4 to Rev. Stephen Reynolds, Sr.
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Read Acts chapters 1 and 2 and give a summary of each. ACTS 1 V. 1 The author (Luke the physician) addresses a man named “Theophilus”. treatise – Greek- 3056 (Strong’s)—logos – “something said; word”
V.2 Jesus through the Holy Ghost gave commandments unto the apostles. Combining this principle with the one in John 16:13-16, all 3 Persons of the Godhead are clearly seen working in unity. The Holy Ghost is not the Post-Pentecost manifestation of Jesus, but is the Third Person of the Eternal Godhead. All Three Persons are equally existent with None preceding or following another. Verse two of chapter one is obviously physically and chronologically before verse one of chapter two.
Vv. 3-5 The command to remain in Jerusalem unto the Holy Ghost came is recorded.
Vv. 6-8 The effect and purpose of the giving of the Holy Ghost.
Vv. 9-11 Christ taken up into a cloud is recorded.
Vv. 12-26 120 disciples wait in the upper room for the “Promise of the Father.” Peter declares that the prophet of God foretold Judas’ treason and he moves that a replacement be chosen. Mathias is chosen.
ACTS 2 Vv. 1-4 The Holy Ghost filled all in the upper room.
Vv. 5-13 The infilling of the Holy Ghost was initially evidenced by the speaking in other tongues. Many were amazed and marveled; some mocked.
Vv. 14-36 Peter Preaches -- “God Hath Made Jesus both Lord and Christ” Christ—Greek—5547 (Strong’s)—“anointed” Messiah—Hebrew—4899 (Strong’s)—“anointed” Peter declares Jesus of Nazareth to be the Messiah. Peter declares that God approved Jesus by signs, wonders, resurrection, and by the fulfillment of Messianic prophecy (i.e. Christ’s place in the family line of the patriarch David). Peter even clarifies that the prophecies of David spoke not of himself, but of the Messiah, the Christ—Jesus of Nazareth. All occurred and was done by Divine order. Jesus now sits at the right hand of the Father.
Vv. 37-47 Results of the Day of Pentecost: • 3,000 saved in one day • Signs and wonders performed through the apostles • Gladness in the Believers • Unity amongst the Believers • Glory given to God • Souls were added to the church DAILY
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