Acts Test 2 2026

Acts 4:12

"And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

Acts 5:29

"But Peter and the apostles answered, 'We must obey God rather than men.'"

Acts 10:41-42

"And he (Jesus) commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead. To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."

Acts 11:18

"When they heard these things they fell silent. And they glorified God, saying, 'Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance that leads to life.'"

What are the commonalities of the four passages in Acts where there is "Spirit-filling"?

-Apostles were present

-Unbelievers were present

-The gospel was preached

-Individuals received the gospel

-The new converts were baptized

-The Holy Spirit came to the new believers'

-A church is established each region

What is the purpose and conclusion of these four "spirit-filling" passages?

1. the church is new

2. the church is powerful

3. the church will be universal

4. the church is old

What was the theme of Peter's sermon in Acts 2? What were his points of emphasis?

Theme: conviction - "cut to the heart"

Points: Believe, Be Baptized, and Belong

What are the six characteristics of a healthy church?

1. Doctrine

2. Fellowship

3. Breaking Bread

4. Prayer

5. Sharing

6. Reproduction

What was the theme of Peter's sermon in Acts 3? What were his points of emphasis?

Theme: You crucified Jesus

Points: God raised Jesus from the dead, believe. Repent!

What did the Pharisees believe?

-God of the OT

-practiced oral law

-waited for the coming Messiah and the fullness of the coming kingdom

What did the Sadducees believe?

-no oral traditions, only written

-no life beyond this life so no angels, spirits, or resurrection

-holding the peace

What did the Essenes believe?

-apocalyptic and socially estranged

-communal living and asceticism

-waited for a King to overthrew Israel's enemies

What is the role and composition of the Sanhedrin?

-70 members of priests, elders, scribes, and other members of Jewish aristocracy

-met every day in the Temple (expect feast days)

What was the Sanhedrin concerned about the newfound religion?

Disturbing the peace! talk of resurrection and a returning Messiah.

What was the nature of the apostles prayer in Acts 4?

Boldness to speak!

Appeal to:

God's sovereignty - He's in control

God's Word - He stated this would happen

Jesus' Experience - this is how they treated our Master

Why is Luke communicating the story of Ananias and Saphira?

God is establishing boundaries in the church. We should also hold a holy reverence for God when we gather in His place of worship.

Who is Gamaliel?

He was the president of the Great Sanhedrin in Jerusalem. One of the greatest teachers in all of the annals of Judaism.

What is the biblical evidence on "power encounters"?

Timing: When did these take place? (Moses, Elijah, Jesus, Acts)

Biblical Warrant: are there any biblical instructions/authority for power encounters?

Biblical Illustrations: did "power encounters" produce spiritual regeneration? (no)

Mission: are you called to do the works of Jesus?

Identity: what was the role of the apostles and spiritual gifts?

Authority: is there a biblical warrant for "acts in faith"?

Foundation: define the role of the gospel in mission work.

How did the church address the conflict of the Hellenist widows?

The widows were not being provided for so the apostles/leaders chose 7 Hellensist based upon spiritual character that would help grow the church

What are the themes of Stephen's sermon?

1. God can never be tied down to one place.

2. God's people are closest to Him when they are a "pilgrim people"

3. Israel's pattern of constantly resisting and rejecting God appointed leaders.

What is the importance of the transition from popular to persecution in Acts 7?

Stephen's story is a major turning point. It ends in three trials before the Sanhedrin. (1st in warning, 2nd in flogging, 3rd in Stephen's death)

Who were the Samaritans?

-Neither Jew or Gentile

-From the old "Israel" that had fallen

-They intermarried with Canaanites

-They thought they were the people of God still

-They had their own form of Pentateuch

What is the Biblical evidence that Simon was a believer?

-"believed" and was "baptized"

-Served with Philip

-His request was not necessarily sinful

-Peter says his "heart is not right" which could be a post-salvation condition

-Simon requests for intercession from Peter

What is the Biblical evidence that Simon was not a believer?

-Luke portrays Simon as a magician

-The text doesn't state what Simon believed in

-Simone is not portrayed has receiving the Holy Spirit

-Simone wants to monetize spiritual powers

-Peter's rebuke is pointed: Simon has not part

-"Repentance" is primary used as salvific language, "bond of iniquity" refers primarily to unbelievers.

What is Ethiopia?

-Ancient kingdom of Meroe

-flourishing culture

-OT as the kingdom of Cush

What is a eunuch?

-Trustworthy and loyal to their rulers

-"eunuch" over time become synonymous for "treasurer"

What OT text was the Ethiopian eunuch reading?

Isaiah 53

What is the role of Philip in Luke's writing?

Communicator of growth