The Acts of the Apostles Vocabulary Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the key people, events, and symbols in the Book of Acts as detailed in the Religious Education curriculum.

Acts of the Apostles

A book describing the actions of Jesus' apostles after his ascension, tracing the history of the Christian church from its foundation to its spread.

Theophilus

The individual to whom both the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts are addressed, whose name means "lover of God."

We Passages

Sections in the book of Acts written in the first person, suggesting the author was an eye-witness partaking in the journeys.

Greatest Commission

The instruction given by Jesus to his disciples to be his witnesses starting in Jerusalem, through Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

Symbolism of Forty

Represents a time of trial and testing, a period of waiting or probation, and the start of another generation without Jesus' physical presence.

Ascension

The event occurring on Mount Olivet where a cloud lifted Jesus into heaven in the sight of his disciples.

Matthias

The disciple chosen by prayer and the casting of lots to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles.

Pentecost

A Jewish festival celebrating the delivery of laws to Moses and the first fruits, during which the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples.

Joel 2:28

The Old Testament prophecy cited by Peter to explain the coming of the Holy Spirit and the pouring out of God's spirit over all flesh.

Peter's First Sermon

A sermon that connected the Holy Spirit to Old Testament prophecies and led to the conversion of about $3000$ souls.

The Beautiful Gate

The entrance to the temple in Jerusalem where Peter and John healed a man who had been lame since birth.

Ananias and Sapphira

A couple who died after lying to the Holy Spirit about the full proceeds of a property sale intended for the church.

Gamaliel

A respected Pharisee who warned the Sanhedrin that if the apostles' work was from God, they would not be able to overthrow it.

Deacons

Seven men, including Stephen and Philip, appointed to handle the daily distribution of food to widows.

Stephen

The first Christian martyr, known for his wisdom and a defense speech that traced Jewish history from Abraham to the killing of Jesus.

Simon the Magician

A Samaritan sorcerer who was rebuked by Peter for attempting to purchase the gift of the Holy Spirit with money.

Ethiopian Eunuch

A high-ranking treasurer for the queen of Ethiopia who was baptized by Philip after he explained a passage from the book of Isaiah.

Damascus Experience

The conversion of Saul, who was struck by a flash of light and heard Jesus' voice while on his way to persecute Christians.

Aeneas

A man in Lydda who had been bedridden and paralyzed for eight years before being healed by Peter in the name of Jesus.

Tabitha (Dorcas)

A disciple in Joppa known for her charity and making garments, who was miraculously raised from the dead by Peter.

Cornelius

A Roman centurion and devout Gentile whose vision led to the first inclusion of non-Jews into the Christian church.

Peter's Vision at Joppa

An occurrence involving a sheet of unclean animals and a voice declaring that nothing God has cleansed should be called common.

Barnabas

Known as the "Son of Encouragement," he introduced Saul to the apostles and later served as a missionary in Antioch and beyond.

Bar Jesus (Elymas)

A magician and false prophet at Paphos who was struck with temporary blindness by Paul for opposing the Gospel.

Jerusalem Council

A meeting that resolved that Gentile converts were not required to be circumcised, bringing equality between Jewish and Gentile believers.

Timothy

A disciple with a Jewish mother and Greek father who was circumcised by Paul before joining him on the second missionary journey.

Lydia

A seller of purple goods from Thyatira who became the first convert in Europe after opening her heart to Paul's teachings at the riverside in Philippi.

Philippian Jailer

A man who converted and baptized his whole household after witnessing an earthquake open prison doors while Paul and Silas sang.

Areopagus Sermon

A speech delivered by Paul in Athens addressing an altar "To an unknown god" and preaching the resurrection to Greek philosophers.

Aquila and Priscilla

A tentmaking couple in Corinth who hosted Paul and later helped instruct Apollos more accurately in the way of God.

Gallio

The proconsul of Achaia who refused to judge Paul, stating that the dispute involved Jewish laws rather than criminal offenses.

Apollos

An eloquent Jew from Alexandria who taught about Jesus accurately but initially only knew the baptism of John.

Sons of Sceva

Seven brothers who attempted to exorcise demons by imitating Paul but were violently attacked by an evil spirit.

Eutychus

A young man at Troas who fell from a third-story window after falling asleep during Paul's preaching and was raised from death.

Agabus

A prophet who bound his own hands and feet with Paul's girdle to predict that Paul would be imprisoned by the Jews in Jerusalem.