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Study Guide Review for AGKSOM on the book of Acts (taken from Stanley Horton)
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1
Horton relates the gifts of the spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:8 to the resolution of the Hellenistic issue in Acts 6:2.
True
False
2
Horton mentions 6 OT scriptural references for the promised outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Which one is NOT? (Q2)
Isaiah 44:3-5
Ezekiel 11:19-20
Zechariah 12:10
Daniel 2:4
3
What people group
descended from the 10 N. tribes who had intermarried with the Assyrians after 722 BC?
Samaritans
Hittites
Kansans
Saducees
4
How many days were there from Passover to Pentecost (p 53)
365
100
40
50
5
In addition to FIRE in Acts 2:2-3, where else if Fire metioned in the OT?
Connected with the Holy Spirit in Isaiah, Ezekiel, Joel & Zechariah
The Lord's appearance on Mt. Sinai after people accepted the Old Covenant
Burned up Elijah's sacrifice and stones of alter (1 kings 18:38)
Moses and the burning Bush
6
Horton identified 5 things Luke mentions in Acts 1:12-14 description of the prayer meeting. Select all correct. (Q1)
They were joined constantly in prayer
Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the brothers of Jesus were present.
The women joined them in prayer
They were in “one accord” or they were all joined “together”.
7
In the OT times, Samaritans worshiped the Lord plus other gods and built a temple on Mount Gerizim
False
True
8
Antioch is located on the Orontes River, 300 miles north of Jerusalem.
True
False
9
What three things did the Jerusalem Council request in writing of the Gentiles that were turning to God? (p. 268)
Abstain from food polluted by idols; anything connected with idol worship
Abstain from circumcision
Abstain from meat of strangled animials without draining blood
abstain from sexual immorality
10
The atmosphere around Saul was one of threats and murder. He put many in prison and voted for death.
True
False
11
Peter knew the experience of Pentecost and Cornelius house was same because he heard them speak in tongues, praise God.
False
True
12
According to the author, the Holy Spirit delights in breaking down what kind of barriers? (p. 214)
culture
language
race
anything else that seperates believers
13
In Acts 6;2, what did apostles determine their time should be focused on?
bowling
preaching in other countries
waiting on tables
the ministry of the word of God
14
The main body of Peter's prophecy in Acts 22:36 centers on the Holy Spirit
False
True
15
Who founded Antioch, Syria in 300 BC?
Seleusus I Nicator
Julius Ceaser
Xerxes
Nebuchadnezzar
16
Pentecost is also called the Feast of Weeks (Ex 34:22; Num 28:26, Deut. 16:10, 2 Chron 8:13)
False
True
17
Two prominent Apostles are mentioned most often in Acts.
Who is mentioned in the first part? In the second part?
Jesus, Peter
Peter, Paul
Luke, Silas
Cain, Abel
18
Norton states that the Romans made Antioch a free city in 64 BC, recognizing it's importance.
False
True
19
Who rescued Peter while the church was praying for him?
James & John
An angel
Rhonda
Bill & Ted
20
James' word of wisdom at Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) said Jewish believers should make it difficult for Gentiles.
True
False
21
Ezekiel 36:24-27 and 37:12-14 were on the disciples minds in Acts 1:6-8 when they questioned Jesus about...
How often communion should be celebrated
The doctrine of the Trinity
The promise of the Kingdom being restored
Who should replace Judas
22
Which of the following scriptures focus on the Holy Spirit? (pick all that are correct)
Acts 2:4
Acts 1:4-5
Acts 12:1-2
Acts 28:1-2
23
Mark TRUE information about Apollos offered by Norton's book
Eloquent Speaker
Used OT scriptues powerfully, and had been instructed in Way of Jesus
uneducated
Came from Alexandria to Ephesus
24
In the Codex Bezae, The book of Acts is 10% longer. (pg 22)
True
False
25
Norton states that Antioch was full of righteous Christians.
False
True
26
How did the church react to the death of Anaias and Sapphira?
Great fear came upon the church.
The church remained in one accord.
They realized the church, as a whole was well pleasing to God.
They held a high standard of righteousness and honesty.
27
What is the “former book” mentioned in the book of Acts? (p. 31)
Gospel of Peter
Gospel of Thomas
Gospel of Luke
Gospel of John
28
Horton describes 7 ways that Luke was writing as a theologian. Select all that are true.
Teaches regarding the nature, growth, life, and purpose of the church
Luke teaches on the Kingdom of God
Luke sees God directing events of history.
Luke’s use of The Old Testament
29
Paul appealed before Caesar because he was a Roman citizen and it would free him from Jerusalem
False
True
30
Peter used Psalm 118:22 in Acts 4 to make it personal -- Jesus was the stone the builders rejected, but is now exalted.
False
True
31
Norton states that Antioch was the largest city in Asia minor, with a population of half a million
False
True
32
In the NT, Samaritans followed the laws of Moses, but said sacrifices had to be on Mount Gerizim instead of Jerusalem.
False
True
33
What effect did Stephen’s martyrdom have on the Church? (p. 159-160)
it made the disciples go into hiding.
It helped the church move out and grow
It made the church afraid
34
What did the term “unschooled” mean concerning Peter & John?
They were ordinary men
They were not able to learn new material
They wre not professional teachers
They had not attended rabbinical school
35
Horton, repeating I. Howard Marshall, “that it seems best to view the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts" in which way
seperate books
fiction
nothing to do with each other
Two parts of a unified work
36
What was Saul’s purpose in going to Damascus? (p. 178)
Shop at the Mall
Arrest any of "the way" and bring them back as prisoners
To visit family
To learn about the Holy Spirit
37
"Glossais lalien" means to have an ecstatic utterance while in a trance like state beyond your control.
True
False
38
What kind of feast was Pentecost to the Jews? (p. 53)
Celebration of Dedication of Solomon's Temple.
Celebration of Escape from Egypt
Celebration of Harvest
Celebration of the Macabees
39
What 2 features distinguish the Book of Acts from the genre of the Hellenistic historical writings of Luke’s time?
Absence of chronology in Acts
Presence of the perspective of God
List of historical figures
Reports of Events in cities
40
Horton describes 7 ways that Luke was writing as a theologian. Select all that are true.
The total life of the church revolves around the Living Christ
The Book of Acts has no formal conclusion, indicating the work continues
The Holy Spirit promotes unity in the body of Christ
41
The Eunuch reading of Isaiah 53 is important, because it is a high point in God’s revelation of His will and plan.
True
False
42
According to Horton, the Holy Spirit is mentioned 51 times in the Book of Acts
False
True
43
The Lord's appearance on Mt. Sinai after people accepted the Old Covenant is significant to FIRE in Acts 2:2-3
True
False
44
Who is more prominent in Acts than the Apostles?
The Holy Spirit
Cornelius
Stephen
Jesus
45
Which OT reference and significance to "Wind" in Acts 2:2-3 did Horton NOT identify
Wind was symbol of Spirit in OT (Ez 37 9-10, 14)
Scared of Jezebel, Elijah ran like the wind to Beersheba (1 Kings 19:1)
An East wind dried out the path of the Red Sea Israelites crossed (Ex 14:21
God spoke to Job out of the storm (Job 38:1, 40:6)
46
Acts has a formal conclusion
False
True
47
During Paul's 2 year house imprisonment in Rome he stayed quiet and did not witness to anyone.
False
True
48
What did the apostles do in response to the Hellenestic problem in Acts 6:2
They appointd leaders from outside their culture to develop the solution
They ignored the problem
They gathered all disciples together to discuss a solution
They stopped all food distribution ministries
49
Where were believers first called Christians?
New York City
Samaria
Jerusalem
Antioch
50
In Acts 6:1-4, Horton suggests that the Hellenistic matter made the disciples realize they...
needed to delegate authority and responsbility
were running out of food for everyone
were unintentionally practicing cultural racism
51
Simon the sorcerer was NOT converted to the faith.
True
False
52
What are the three important passages from Acts that give evidence to Luke’s authorship? (p. 15)
Acts 2:1-12
Acts 16:1-17
Acts 20:5 - Acts 21:18
Acts 27:1 - Acts 28:16
53
Horton mentions 6 OT scriptural references for the promised outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Which one is NOT? (Q1)
John 3:16
Isaiah 32:15
Joel 2:28-32
Ezekiel 36:26-27
54
What does Peter mean by the “in the name of Jesus”? (p. 89-90)
A term of identity
A term of oath
A term of endearment
A term of authority
55
Fire & light were common symbols of the presence of God (Ex 3:2)
False
True
56
What passage from the LXX was the Ethiopian Eunuch reading?
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world.
Isaiah 53:7-8 He was oppressed and afflicted,
Exodus 20:1 - I am the Lord who brought you out of Egypt
57
What did James say the Gentile believers should do at the Jerusalem Council
Ignore the Jerusalem church completely.
Send an offering
Write a letter stating Moses had been preached in every city
58
What is the earliest date Acts could have been written and why? (p. 17-18)
AD 70, The Siege of Jerusalem & Destruction of the Temple
AD 60-62, concluding with Paul's first imprisonment in Rome.
AD 64, When Nero burned Rome
AD 312 - When Constatine was converted to Christianity.
59
What did the Apostle's continuing witness to the resurrection of Jesus result in?
fear of continued persecution.
rejection of the teachings of the Torah
awe and reverential response to the supernatural
Discontinued donations to the poor
60
What 3 things did Jesus show us in all He “began to do and teach”? (p. 32)
The work of Jesus did not end when he ascended.
Work of Jesus guarantees Christians unlimited wealth and power
Luke“carefully investigated everything” (Luke 1:3).
The church had its beginnings in the Gospel.
