Unit 2: Mission of God, Early Church, Evangelism, and Discipleship

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering Unit 2: The Mission of God (B1), The Early Church (B2), Evangelism (B3), and Discipleship (B4), based on the Book of Acts and the study guide.

The Great Commission

The instruction given in the Gospels to go, make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach them.

Empowerment (Acts 1:8)

The promise that believers receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them to be witnesses.

Geographic Progression of the Gospel

The sequential order in Acts 1:8 describing the Gospel spreading from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Stephen

The first Christian martyr whose death in Acts 7–8 initiated severe persecution that scattered the early church out of Jerusalem into Judea and Samaria.

James (Apostle)

An apostle whose martyrdom by King Herod is recorded in Acts 12 during the church's expansion through Judea and Samaria.

Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)

A meeting of early church leaders convened to decide how gentile believers are received into the Christian faith.

Barnabas

The missionary coworker who set out with Paul in Acts 13 on early church-planting journeys toward the ends of the earth.

How to Join the Early Church (Acts 2:38–39)

The three-part response required to become part of the Church: repentance, baptism, and faith.

The 4 Devotions (Acts 2:42)

The foundational community practices of early believers: Apostles' Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread, and Prayer.

Early Church Community & Service (Acts 2:44–47)

The communal life of early believers where they held all things in common, sold possessions to give to those in need, met in the Temple and in homes, and had glad and generous hearts.

Evangelism

Sharing the gospel with the hope that the Holy Spirit will open eyes.

Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8)

An official reading the scroll of Isaiah on a desert road who was taught about Christ by Philip and immediately requested baptism.

Paul's Conversion (Acts 9)

The event on the road to Damascus where God met Paul, transforming him from killing Christians into following God and sharing the Gospel.

Lystra (Acts 14)

The city where healing occurred and Christ was proclaimed despite the believers facing physical persecution.

Philippi (Acts 16)

The city where Paul and Silas were imprisoned before an earthquake opened the prison doors, leading to the conversion and baptism of the jailer.

Athens (Acts 17)

The location where Paul addressed Greek philosophers at the Areopagus regarding their altar to an "Unknown God."

Ephesus (Acts 20)

The destination where Paul met with and encouraged local church elders while reviewing his faithful ministry.

King Herod (Acts 26)

The royal ruler before whom Paul presented his legal defense and personal testimony.

Discipleship

Helping others passionately follow Jesus.

Philip's Disciple Maker Model

A three-step approach: 1. Pay attention and meet people where they are; 2. Ask thoughtful questions before preaching; 3. Point directly to Jesus.

Ethiopian Official's Discipleship Model

The characteristics of a receptive disciple: 1. Humble and honest about lack of understanding; 2. Invites guidance; 3. Takes immediate action.