Acts Test Study Guide

What is the purpose of the book of Acts?

To explain what happened after the resurrection of Jesus and the explosive growth of Christianity.

Who is Theophilus in relation to the authorship of Luke?

Theophilus is referred to as the 'lover of God' to whom Luke dedicated his writings.

What is one alternative title for the book of Acts?

Acts of the Holy Spirit.

What significant event is described in Acts 2:1-4?

The birth of the church, occurring on the Day of Pentecost.

List the three signs that occurred at Pentecost according to Acts 2:1-4.

Sounds of great wind, fire over their heads, speaking in tongues.

What did Peter emphasize in his sermon after Pentecost?

That people should repent and be baptized.

What are the four key components of the early church structure found in Acts 2:42-47?

Breaking bread, apostles teaching, fellowship, prayer.

What does Acts 1:8 outline?

It outlines the progression of witnesses: 1-7 to Jerusalem, 8-12 to Judea and Samaria, 13-28 to the Ends of the Earth.

What Greek word is equivalent to 'martyr' and what does it mean?

Marturion, meaning 'witness'.

Name one key event from Acts 3-7.

Stephen's martyrdom.

What significant conversion does Acts 8 describe?

Saul's conversion.

Who is known as the 'Son of Encouragement'?

Barnabas.

What was Saul's role during the martyrdom of Stephen?

He was present and approved of it.

Who suggested a solution to the Jerusalem Council?

James, the brother of Jesus.

What was Ananias and Sapphira's sin?

They lied to the Holy Spirit and dropped dead.

What did the Jerusalem Council address?

Conflicts between Jewish and Gentile believers.

What happens at the conclusion of the book of Acts?

Paul is portrayed preaching in Rome.