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The book could well be called 'The Acts of the ______.'
The book could well be called 'The Acts of the ______.'
Holy Spirit
According to Acts 2:38, Peter tells the Jews to repent, believe, and be ______ to receive the Spirit.
According to Acts 2:38, Peter tells the Jews to repent, believe, and be ______ to receive the Spirit.
baptized
Acts 10:44 shows that the Holy Spirit comes on the ______ when they believe.
Acts 10:44 shows that the Holy Spirit comes on the ______ when they believe.
Gentiles
Baptism in the name of the rejected ______ identified them with Him.
Baptism in the name of the rejected ______ identified them with Him.
Peter's second use of the 'keys of the kingdom' occurred when he laid hands on the ______ to receive the Spirit.
Peter's second use of the 'keys of the kingdom' occurred when he laid hands on the ______ to receive the Spirit.
The first part of Acts focuses on the ministry of ______ to Israel.
The first part of Acts focuses on the ministry of ______ to Israel.
The ______ is credited with writing the Book of Acts.
The ______ is credited with writing the Book of Acts.
Acts illustrates the ______ of the church and the grace of God.
Acts illustrates the ______ of the church and the grace of God.
Chapters 1-7 of Acts are focused on ______ ground.
Chapters 1-7 of Acts are focused on ______ ground.
Paul's ______ missionary journey is documented in Acts 13-14.
Paul's ______ missionary journey is documented in Acts 13-14.
Israel's final rejection is symbolized by the stoning of ______.
Israel's final rejection is symbolized by the stoning of ______.
The Book of Acts shows a transition from Israel to the ______.
The Book of Acts shows a transition from Israel to the ______.
The apostolic ministry was commanded to start in ______ until the Spirit came.
The apostolic ministry was commanded to start in ______ until the Spirit came.
The disciples expected the establishment of the ______ (1:6).
The disciples expected the establishment of the ______ (1:6).
It was necessary that they elect a twelfth ______ (1:22) to take Judas' place.
It was necessary that they elect a twelfth ______ (1:22) to take Judas' place.
Peter preached to the men of Judah, Jerusalem, and ______ at Pentecost (2:14, 22).
Peter preached to the men of Judah, Jerusalem, and ______ at Pentecost (2:14, 22).
The prophecy of ______ relates primarily to Israel, not the church (2:16ff).
The prophecy of ______ relates primarily to Israel, not the church (2:16ff).
Peter portrayed the cross as an instrument of ______, not as God's gracious remedy for sin (2:22-23).
Peter portrayed the cross as an instrument of ______, not as God's gracious remedy for sin (2:22-23).
Peter's theme at Pentecost is the ______ (2:24).
Peter's theme at Pentecost is the ______ (2:24).
The apostles and first converts worshiped in the ______ (2:46ff; 3:1ff).
The apostles and first converts worshiped in the ______ (2:46ff; 3:1ff).
The message was one of repentance for ______ (5:31).
The message was one of repentance for ______ (5:31).
Stephen reviewed the history of ______ in his speech (7).
Stephen reviewed the history of ______ in his speech (7).
The religious leaders murdered ______, marking a significant moment in the rejection of God's offer (Acts 7:51).
The religious leaders murdered ______, marking a significant moment in the rejection of God's offer (Acts 7:51).
The Gospel initially goes from the Jews to the ______ in chapter 8.
The Gospel initially goes from the Jews to the ______ in chapter 8.
Christ promised to build His ______ (Matt. 16:18).
Christ promised to build His ______ (Matt. 16:18).
Both Jews and Gentiles were included in the baptism of the ______ (Acts 1:5).
Both Jews and Gentiles were included in the baptism of the ______ (Acts 1:5).
In Romans 9-11, it explains that God had set aside ______ for the ministry of the church.
In Romans 9-11, it explains that God had set aside ______ for the ministry of the church.
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Study Notes
Author of Acts
- Luke, the beloved physician, is the author of Acts
- He was a doctor who joined Paul's party at Troas and traveled with him to Philippi
- He is believed to be a Gentile
Theme of Acts
- The book details the transition from Israel’s rejection of the kingdom message to the expansion of the Church
- The first seven chapters focus on the Jewish nation and the kingdom message
- The remaining chapters focus on the Church and the expansion of the Gospel
Key Points about the First Seven Chapters
- The disciples expected the establishment of the kingdom
- The murder of Stephen marks the end of God's offer of the kingdom to Israel
- The Church was forming during this time, but not fully revealed until later
The Church in Acts
- The Church began at Pentecost, but was not fully revealed until later, primarily through Paul's teachings
- The Church took over God's purpose because of Israel's failure
The Holy Spirit in Acts
- The book highlights the progress in believers' experience as the main focus shifts from Jews to the Church
- God's pattern for receiving the Holy Spirit today: hear the Word, believe, receive the Spirit, and then be baptized
Baptism in Acts
- Baptism was essential for receiving the Holy Spirit in the early stages of the Church
- Baptism identified people with Christ and signaled their separation from non-believers
- The modern pattern of baptism is based on Acts 10:44-48: believers are baptized after receiving the Holy Spirit
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