BBST 210 - book of Acts

Matthias

the apostle chosen to replace Judas

Stephen

One of the original 7 Jerusalem deacons. Was the first Christian martyr in 32 AD.

Cornelius

Roman Centurion, living at Caesarea, who became the first gentile (non-Jew) to be baptized and become a Christian.

Felix

Governor Felix, in spite of Paul's innocence, keeps him a Caesarea prisoner for 2 yeasr hoping to be bribed to release him. (Acts 24:26-27)

Festus

as a roman citizen Paul asserts his right to have his case heard by Caesar in Roman. Festus agrees to send Paul to Rome.

Agrippa

Grandson of Herod the Great, takes over rulership when Herod Antipas dies in 39AD. To please the Jews has James, the brother of John, murdered and throws Peter in prison. God sends the angels of the Lord to kill Herod in.

Barnasbus

Name means "son of consolation." He was a Levite who lived on the Island of Cyprus. Sold land to give money to the early church. Brought Paul to the apsotles at a time when everyone was rejecting him. Traveled with Paul on his first missionary journey.

Philip

One of Jesus' twelve disciples. Resided in Bethsaida wheere also Andrew and Peter lived. Also the name of one of the first 7 mn specially chosen by the early church to serve. (Acts 6).

Silas

Also called Silvanus. Accompanied Paul and Barnabus from Jerusalem to Antioch with church decision concerning circumcision and salvation. (Acts 15). Traveled with the Apostle Paul on his second missionary journey.

James (not the apostle)

Brother of Jesus

Priscilla and Aquila

Husabdn and wife team who helped instruct Apollos about Jesus Christ. (Acts 18). They, like Paul, made a living as tentmakers.

Apollos

A Jew born in Alexandria who knew the Scriptures very well and was a good speaker. Aquila and Priscilla instructed him regarding Jesus Christ.. (Acts 18:24-28).

2 - prophet whose prophecy is fulfilled in coming of Spirit

Joel

5 - reason for Ananias and Sapphira dying

Kept the proceeds of the sold property and lied about it

8 - the people to whom Philip ministered

Samaria and the Eunuch

9 - Paul's destination when he was converted

Damascus

13 - location of Paul's long sermon on his first missionary journey

Antioch in Pisidia Synagogue

15 - main event

Jerusalem council

16 - city where Paul is in prison earthquake happens

Philippi

19 - city in Paul lectured in a hall for over two years

Ephesus

21 - location in Jerusalem when Paul is arrested

The temple

28 - group in Romen which was the first to meet with Paul after he was placed under house arrest

Local leaders of the Jews