Acts Chapter 6-8 Flashcards
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One sentence summary of chapter 6?

After the apostles lay their hands on the seven men chosen by the congregation to care for the widows, Stephen, one of the seven who worked many miracles, is accused of blasphemy and placed before the council.

What were the charges against Stephen?

Blasphemed God, Moses, the temple, and the law.

Who were the Hebrew Jews?

Born in Palestine, spoke Hebrew language.

Who were the Hellenistic Jews?

<p>Born outside of Palestine, spoke Greek, used the Septuagint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe local autonomy.

<p>Each congregation makes its own rules under Christ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What 3 things are involved in the autonomy process?

<p>Qualifications are given, congregation voices their choice, an 'installation' service (laying of hands).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three levels of authority?

<p>Jesus or the apostles speak, apostolic president, necessary inference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the only true test of fellowship?

<p>Jesus speaks or the apostles speak for Jesus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the synagogues?

<p>Pharisees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

One sentence summary of chapter 7?

<p>Stephen gives his defense against the Sanhedrin, the people become furious and stone Stephen to death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give the outline of Stephen's defense.

<p>Case of Abraham, case of Moses, case of Israel in the Wilderness, case of tabernacle and Temple.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the four alleged mistakes that are accused of Stephen?

<p>How old Terah was when he died, how long was the captivity in Egypt, the number of people who went down to Egypt, where the patriarchs were buried.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who accuses Stephen of historical mistakes?

<p>Higher critics in the last century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if Stephen did make historical errors?

<p>It destroys faith in inspiration in the NT.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the shifts in Philosophy that changed viewpoints in scripture.

<p>Rationalism, German Idealism, Existentialism, Post Modernism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are 3 types of God's providential control?

<p>Permissive: allows you to sin, privative: withdraws His aid, judicial: appropriate punishment for sin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did the church start at the time of Moses?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Oracle.

<p>Message from a deity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stephen's point for the case of Abraham?

<p>Circumcision had nothing to do with Abraham's salvation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stephen's point for the case of Moses?

<p>He hasn't blasphemed Moses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stephen's point for the case of the Wilderness?

<p>Not blaspheming the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stephen's point for the case of the tabernacle?

<p>Not blaspheming the temple.</p> Signup and view all the answers

One sentence summary of chapter 8?

<p>The Church is scattered due to Saul's persecution, Phillip preaches in Samaria and many are baptized, including Simon the magician. Peter and John visit to pray for them so they might receive the Holy Spirit, and Phillip moves on to Judea where he baptizes an Ethiopian he met on the road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does chapter 8 show us about who can preach?

<p>Normal Christians can preach, no apostolic succession. They evangelized as they went.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Phillip did work in Samaria?

<p>Phillip the deacon. The apostle stayed in Jerusalem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did the apostles have denominational control?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Peter and John's visit?

<p>The people of Samaria didn't have spiritual gifts yet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Simony.

<p>The purchase of religious office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second law of forgiveness?

<p>Forgiveness for someone who is already a Christian. Repentance and prayer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give verses that back up Conditional Security.

<p>Colossians 1:23, 1 Peter 1:5.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Phillip doing when he asks the Ethiopian if he knows what he's reading?

<p>Finding out where his prospect is.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Ethiopian's job?

<p>Treasurer for the female ruler, had to know how to interpret scripture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does preaching Jesus include?

<p>Telling them how to be saved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Was public confession of faith in Christ part of the conversion process?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the church's responsibility to widows?

<p>Widows were to be provided for out of the common funds of the church.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we learn about how leaders were selected in the early church?

<p>The apostles gave requirements, the congregation chose, and there was a formal initiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is your Bible accurate when it comes to matters of history?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you know about the doctrine of soul sleep?

<p>Death is not an unconscious state (soul sleep). Revelation 6:9, and Hebrews 12:1 show that dead souls are conscious of their own state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 kinds of evidence?

<p>Manuscripts (handwritten), versions (translations), and patristic quotations (quoting of the NT).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Summary of Acts Chapters 6-8

  • Chapter 6 involves the appointment of seven men, including Stephen, to assist with caring for widows and address accusations of blasphemy against Stephen.
  • Stephen is falsely accused of blaspheming God, Moses, the temple, and the law.
  • Hebrew Jews are those born in Palestine and speak Hebrew, while Hellenistic Jews are born outside Palestine and speak Greek.
  • Local autonomy allows congregations to make independent decisions under Christ's guidance.
  • The autonomy process includes qualifications, congregation choice, and an installation service.
  • Three levels of authority in the church: Jesus/Apostles, Apostolic president, and necessary inference.
  • Jesus or the apostles' pronouncements are the only true test of fellowship.
  • Pharisees lead local synagogues.

Stephen's Defense (Chapter 7)

  • Stephen’s defense includes key cases: Abraham, Moses, Israel in the wilderness, and the tabernacle and temple.
  • Allegations against Stephen include historical mistakes concerning Terah, Egyptian captivity, number of people in Egypt, and burial of patriarchs.
  • Accusations of historical errors stem from higher critics in modern scholarship.
  • If Stephen’s errors were proven, it would undermine faith in New Testament inspiration.
  • Philosophical shifts affecting scriptural viewpoints: Rationalism, German Idealism, Existentialism, Post Modernism.
  • God's providential control is categorized into permissive, privative, and judicial.
  • The church did not start during Moses’ time, as established in Matthew 16:16-18.

Key Points from Stephen's Cases

  • Abraham's case emphasizes that circumcision did not contribute to his salvation.
  • In Moses' case, Stephen asserts he did not blaspheme Moses.
  • For the wilderness case, Stephen indicates he has not blasphemed the law.
  • Regarding the tabernacle, Stephen addresses accusations related to blaspheming the temple.

Church Growth and Persecution (Chapter 8)

  • Following Saul's persecution, the church is scattered, and Philip preaches in Samaria, leading to many baptisms, including Simon the magician.
  • Peter and John visit Samaria to pray for the Holy Spirit to be received by new believers.
  • Philip then evangelizes in Judea, notably baptizing an Ethiopian on the road.
  • Chapter 8 highlights the ability of regular Christians to preach, indicating no need for apostolic succession.
  • Philip the deacon preached in Samaria while the apostles remained in Jerusalem.
  • Apostles did not exert denominational control but provided general supervision over all churches.
  • Peter and John's visit aimed to bestow spiritual gifts on the Samaritans.

Additional Concepts

  • Simony refers to the purchase of a religious office.
  • The second law of forgiveness pertains to granting forgiveness to fellow Christians through repentance and prayer.
  • Conditional security is supported by Colossians 1:23 and 1 Peter 1:5.
  • Philip inquires about the Ethiopian's understanding to assess his spiritual needs.
  • The Ethiopian serves as treasurer for the female ruler and must know how to interpret scripture.
  • Preaching Jesus encompasses sharing salvation.
  • Public confession of faith in Christ is part of the conversion process.
  • The church is responsible for supporting widows from its common funds.
  • Early church leader selection involved the apostles providing requirements, congregational choice, and formal initiation.
  • The accuracy of the Bible regarding historical matters is affirmed, as critiques of Stephen are rooted in modern criticism rather than the original audience's views.
  • The concept of soul sleep is disputed; Revelation 6:9 and Hebrews 12:1 indicate conscious states for the dead.
  • Evidence for biblical accuracy includes manuscripts, translations, and patristic quotations.

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Explore the key themes and events from Acts chapters 6 to 8 with this informative flashcard quiz. Dive into the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and understand the conflicts arising from his teachings. Perfect for those studying the New Testament and early Christian history.

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