Book of Acts questions well answered graded A+ 2023

Book of ActsSetting of Acts 1-9 Is the story of the early church after Jesus's martyrdom. Like Luke, Acts is addressed to the unknown reader Theophilus, and in the introduction to Acts, it is made clear that it is a continuation of Luke: "In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day he was taken up to heaven" (1:1-2). Second-century Christian tradition identifies the author of Luke and Acts as Luke, a traveling companion of the missionary Paul of Tarsus. Book of Acts was what history? History of the early church Summary of Acts 1 Jesus promises the Holy Spirit (verse 8) to the disciples and ascends to heaven before their eyes. Matthias is chosen as an Apostle to replace Judas. Summary of Acts 2 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Peter gives an anointed and prophetic sermon. About 3,000 souls are added to the Church. Signs and wonders follow. Summary of Acts 3 Peter and John are used by God to heal a lame man at the Beautiful Gate. Peter preaches under the anointing. Summary of Acts 4 More people believe the word and are added to the Church (verse 4). Peter and John are arrested. They radiate the boldness of Christ. The Apostles are filled a fresh with the Holy Spirit (verse 31). The Apostles preach with great power. Summary of Acts 5 Ananias and Sapphira lie to Peter (and the Holy Spirit) and fall down dead. The Apostles display signs and wonders. The sick and those oppressed by evil spirits are healed (verse16). The Apostles are arrested and released from prison by an angel (verse 18). Summary of Acts 6 Stephen, full of faith and power does great wonders and signs among the people (verse 8). Summary of Acts 7 Stephen's anointed sermon. He sees Jesus standing on the right hand of the father. He becomes the first martyr. Summary of Acts 8 Simon the sorcerer is saved. Philip does miracles and signs. Peter and John go to preach in Samaria and the Holy Spirit falls on some people. The Holy Spirit leads Philip to the Eunuch from Ethiopia. The Eunuch is saved. The Holy Spirit carries Philip away to Azotus. Summary of Acts 10 Cornelius sees a vision (1) Peter sees a vision (9) The Holy Spirit falls on Cornelius household. Summary of Acts 11 The disciples first called Christians at Antioch Paul defends himself to the Apostles in Jerusalem. Barnabas is sent out. Many people added to the Lord. Agabus prophesies about a great famine throughout the entire world. Summary of Acts 12 James is killed and Peter is arrested. An angel rescues Peter. The church goes into continuous prayer for Peter. Herod is struck by an angel and eaten by worms. God's word grows and multiplies (24). Summary of Acts 13 The Holy Spirit asks for Barnabas and Saul to be set aside for God's ministry. Here starts their first missionary journey (2). Saul now called Paul pronounces judgement on Elymas the sorcerer. Elymas goes blind for a time (11). John leaves Barnabas and Paul, returning to Jerusalem. Many people added to the church through Paul and Barnabas' preaching. Summary of Acts 14 Signs and wonders done by Paul and Barnabas (3). They flee a violent attack. Paul heals lame man in Lystra crippled from birth. Paul stoned and left as dead, the disciple gather round him, pray and he revives (19). Summary of Acts 15 Certain men preach circumcision as a requirement for salvation. The Holy Spirit directs the apostles not to accept this (28). Paul and Barnabas set out for their second missionary journey (36) Summary of Acts 16 Paul meets Timothy, circumcises him and take him along on his missionary trip. Paul encourages the church. The church increases in number. The Holy Spirit forbids Paul to preach in Asia (6) and in Bithynia (7). Paul receives vision to go to Macedonia (9). Lydia is saved (14). Evil spirit of divination cast out by Paul (18). Praise and worship release Paul and Silas from jail (v26). The jailer's household are saved (v33). Summary of Acts 17 Greeks join Paul and Silas (v4). The Thessalonicans show a commendable desire to search the scriptures personally (v11). Many believe (v12) and several are saved (v34). Summary of Acts 18 Paul makes tents (3). Many believe the gospel (8). Paul has a vision (9) Apollos is equipped (25). Paul sets out on third missionary journey (22) Summary of Acts 19 Some disciples receive baptism of the Holy Spirit for the first time. Paul does unusual miracles. Seven sons of Sceva try to cast out demons. Many saved. God's Word grows (18, 20). Demetrius causes riot. Summary of Acts 20 Eutychus raised from the dead (9) Paul exhorts brethren