CHST Exam 2 Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

Who wrote the book of Acts? - ANSWER-Luke in A.D. 70s-80s What is the organizing verse of the book of Acts? What is the purpose of the book of Acts? - ANSWER-Acts 1:8; To provide an orderly account of the accomplishments of the ministry of Jesus and of the early church Who is the book of Acts addressed to? - ANSWER-Theophilus What is Pentecost? What happened at Pentecost? - ANSWER-the Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension, held on the seventh Sunday after Easter; the Holy Spirit came amongst the people and allowed them all to speak and understand each other's native tongues. How did the apostles and early Christians respond to persecution in Acts? - ANSWER-They affirmed their commitment to God, to His people, and to His work in the world; "We must obey God rather than people." Who is Stephen and what happened to him in Acts 7? - ANSWER-He was a Hellenist who lived in Jerusalem and became a Christian. He was stoned by the people he accused of killing Jesus. How is Paul converted? - ANSWER-Jesus took his sight for three days at Damascus and he didn't eat or drink. Ananias healed him and he received the Holy Spirit. What is the purpose of Peter's vision and his meeting with Cornelius? - ANSWER-Peter's vision, an abundance of animals he could kill and eat, was to show that He should not call any person or thing common or unclean because God made them. He meets with Cornelius to realize that the gospel is for everyone and he should preach to the gentiles. Paul takes three missionary journeys. After which journey does the Jerusalem council happen? - ANSWER-After the First Missionary Journey was the Jerusalem Council What is the main issue at the Jerusalem council? - ANSWER-Some believers who belonged to the Pharisees thought it was necessary to circumcise and order that the law of Moses be kept. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in Acts - ANSWER-The Spirit was to fulfill them in order for them to bear witness to the news of Jesus Christ. Ex. Speaking at Pentecost Pag