Church History: Acts of the Apostles Review

Flashcards to review key concepts and events from the Acts of the Apostles.

Who wrote the book 'Acts of the Apostles'?

Luke Saul Peter

Who becomes a follower of Jesus after previously having Christians arrested?

Saul, who later becomes known as Paul.

Who has a vision from God instructing him to eat animals from a sheet?

Peter.

What is Peter's initial response to God's command to eat?

Surely not, Lord.

What does God say in response to Peter's objection about eating certain animals?

Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.

Who invites Peter to their house?

Cornelius.

What unexpected event occurs with Cornelius and his family?

They receive the Holy Spirit.

Where does the special meeting about Gentiles take place?

Jerusalem.

What topic is being discussed in Acts 15?

The requirements for Gentiles to be circumcised and keep the law of Moses.

What is a Gentile?

A person who is not Jewish.

What was ultimately agreed upon regarding expectations for Gentile Christians?

There is no expectation of circumcision on Gentile Jesus-followers.