What did Paul say the connection between the covenants and Jesus was?
the covenants were fulfilled by Jesus (Israel's hope of the Messiah)
In three ways was Paul's life exemplary?
his daring honesty inspiring, his gospel focus unwavering, and his willingness to suffer for Christ moving
What people group was Paul ministering to and through his ministry changed their status before God?
the Gentiles
What is not keeping the law which reveals a heart that loves sin rather than God and treats the law as unnecessary because of grace?
lawlessness
What is God's remedy to the problem of sin and death, even today?
Jesus' death
Through the storm, what did Paul learn that was behind God's frowning providence?
God hides a smiling face.
What did Paul declare to the Jews he was wearing chains because of?
the hope of Israel
Where did Paul stop on his second missionary journey?
Macedonia in Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens
What did Paul address in front of Felix?
the spiritual condition of Felix and his wife
Through Paul's sufferings, Christ's __ are displayed.
afflictions
Who were Paul's companions on his third missionary journey?
Priscilla and Aquila
How is the Word of God described in the book of Acts?
living, active, produces new birth, imparts faith, and equips believers for every good work
What was the real reason Paul was on trial before the Sanhedrin?
because he preached the resurrection which he called "the hope of Israel"
On what island was Paul and the sailors shipwrecked?
Malta
Three things that encouraged Paul throughout his trials and troubles
God's possession- knowing he belonged to God. God answers prayers- when everyone else lost hope, Paul prayed. Trust in God's promises- everyone survived.
What points to the believer's union with Christ by faith and to the cleansing work of the Holy Spirit?
baptism
What is the one of the main lessons from Acts 27?
God's providential care
In order to experience the Lord's Supper, what event must occur that acts as a naming ceremony?
baptism
Name three unusual blessings Paul received.
legal trials, prison transport, and house arrest
Whose prophecy did Paul apply to his Jewish audience during his meetings with them?
Isaiah's
What was the centerpiece and defining issue of Paul's defense in front of King Agrippa?
Israel's hope of the resurrection fulfilled in Jesus Christ
Jesus perfectly fulfill's man's purpose to __ and __ his Creator.
know and worship
In what four ways motivated Paul to continue on?
It wasn't to make a name for himself. It wasn't to earn God's favor. It wasn't to win a competition, It was motivated by the love of Christ.
How did the sailors aboard the ship in Acts 27 respond to the storm?
they cared for no one but themselves
What people group was Paul sent to reach?
Gentiles
What is an example of frowning providence from Acts 27?
Paul being spared from a storm and eventual shipwreck
What is compassion or kindness toward the undeserving?
mercy
In what city was Paul's trials before Felix, Festus, and Agrippa held?
Caesarea
Who were Paul's missionary companions on his second journey?
Silas and Timothy
In what three ways was God protecting Paul while in Jerusalem?
delivered from a Jerusalem mob, used Paul's nephew to deliver him from an assassination plot, used 470 Roman soldiers to assure safety to Caesarea
What was the reason Paul stood trial in front of the Sanhedrin?
they accused him of preaching against the law and defiled the temple
While in prison, who became converted because of Paul and Silas's imprisonment and eventual release?
the Philippian jailor and his family
What blinds people to the gospel of Jesus Christ?
sin
In what three ways did Paul have confidence to speak boldly in front of Felix, Festus, and Agrippa?
He rested secure in God's grace. He left with God the final assessment of his life. He trusted God to judge his enemies.
What did Paul preach the difference between?
the law and the gospel
What is the standard by which all truth claims are measured?
God's Word
Two errors to avoid related to the law
legalism and lawlessness
What are God's kingdom values on display through Paul's third missionary journey?
knowing Christ, loving people, practicing mercy, finishing well, and embracing God's will
What is important to value more than self-promotion?
being selfless
What was the one thing Paul was actually guilty of?
opening blind eyes
What is seeking to establish our own righteousness before God and treats the law as a means of salvation?
legalism
What was the Ephesian Jews' response to Paul's message in Ephesus?
they seized Paul and beat him mercilessly; claimed Paul taught against the law and the temple
What is the significance of the Lord's Supper?
to remember Christ's sacrificial death, to fellowship with Christ and the members of the body (church), to anticipate the Lord's return, and to examine oneself
What kind of hearts do not accept the things of God?
unwilling
The hope of the resurrection finds fulfillment in who?
Jesus Christ
From Jerusalem, where was Paul transferred to stand trial?
Caesarea
Who's heart is hardened against God, spiritually dead on the inside, and angry and dangerous?
a legalist
How do Christians treat the law?
they obey the law because they love Christ
When Christians go through a trial, what can God enable you to respond with?
courage
What is a poetic way of describing God's sovereign control over our trials and tribulations?
frowning providence
Where did Paul spend most of his third missionary journey?
Ephesus
What had been the apostles' message to the church that Paul continued throughout his ministry?
"continue in the faith" even though "we must go through much tribulation to enter into the kingdom of God"
Who was the first convert in Philippi?
Lydia
What group of Jewish religious leaders did Paul give his first defense in front of?
Sanhedrin
What two things did Paul try to prove to the Ephesian Jews that was worthless?
his education of and zeal for the law
What people group did God use to continue to preserve Paul?
the Romans
Who had written on Paul's heart and transformed his life?
the Holy Spirit
What opens blind eyes to see?
the gospel of Jesus Christ
What were the Jewish leaders hiding behind when Paul stated his defense?
their malice toward Christ
What happened to Paul and Silas on their second missionary journey?
they were beaten and imprisoned, but eventually released from prison
How did Felix respond to Paul's defense?
He trembled and dismissed Paul. (he did not want to address his spiritual condition)
Paul's appeal to King Agrippa reminds us that the gospel demands a __.
response
If we embrace God's will for our life, it will always lead to __ even when those are on the other side of trials.
blessing
What is our responsibility as Christians to do what with the gospel?
to share it and urge people to believe
What is the soul's loving, desiring, and thirsting for God in the form of?
worship
Who are the three men that Paul stands trial in front of?
Felix, Festus, and Agrippa
During Paul's second meeting with Jewish people in Rome, what two things did Paul draw connections between?
the OT covenants and Jesus
How many people were spared on board the ship after the storm and shipwreck in Acts 27?
276, all people on board
What stands at the center of history?
the cross of Christ
What practical lesson of living comes from the book of Acts for the Christian today?
Even when we lose our civil freedoms because of our Christian witness, the spread of the gospel remains unhindered.
What does it mean the gospel remains "unhindered"?
The gospel could not be stopped or prevented from spreading.
How did Paul respond to the storm in Acts 27?
he showed concern for everyone's welfare
What are the three pieces of evidence Paul presents while on trial with Felix?
His purpose for visiting the temple was to worship God. His faith was consistent with the OT. He reaffirmed with belief in the OT hope of the resurrection.
A person's __ makes a difference in how he responds to a crisis.
faith in God
What do the errors, legalism and lawlessness, both do?
twist God's law and grace
What was of great value to Paul over his own life?
finishing his course with joy
Who did Paul give his second defense against in Jerusalem?
the high priest, Ananias who struck him in the mouth
How many years was Paul imprisoned between the trials of Felix and Festus?
two years
Who is Christ when it comes to the law for everyone who believes?
the end of the law for righteousness
During Paul's defense, what was King Agrippa's predicament?
a person may acknowledge the historical facts about Christianity and the reliability of the Scriptures without exercising saving faith in Christ.
What was Paul's defense of the gospel toward the Ephesian Jews?
He was just like his Jewish opponents before his conversion.
What are some evidences of God's favor for Paul from Acts 27?
Luke and Aristarchus, Julius (Paul's prison transport), an angel sent, and the Word of God
What was Paul's constant theme each time he ministered to the Jews?
He was a loyal Jew, despite the charges of disloyalty, and his testimony to the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Paul's appeal to go to Caesar in Rome was for what purpose?
to preach the gospel in Rome
What looks beyond the storms to an all-wise and gracious God?
faith
What did Paul always declare himself as in front of his Jewish peers?
He was innocent of wrongdoing.
The law's two important roles
convicts sin and silences the sinner's excuses
What is Paul's defense in front of King Agrippa?
He recounts his former life by saying his opposition to Christianity was in direct opposition to the Jewish hope.
What is the final word from the book of Acts that implies the work of Christ will succeed, and the gospel will continue until the Great Commission is fulfilled?
unhindered
What important truth do we learn from Acts 24-26?
Believers may be bound in chains, but the Word of God is not bound.
What kind of eyes was Paul sent to open?
the spiritually blind
What did Paul appeal to Festus during his trial?
to send him to Rome rather than Jerusalem
What is necessary in order to produce true worshippers?
Christian missions
What do believers always do knowing the conflict will soon end and history's goal will be achieved?
persevere
Why do churches need to perform baptisms and partake in the Lord's Supper?
they are sacred rites, they testify symbolically to gospel realities, they are Scripture-specified materials, and they should be in effect until Christ returns
What are the four truths Paul preached while in the city of Athens?
God is independent from creation. God is personal. God is sovereign. God is righteous.
Three ways God preserved Paul after the shipwreck in Acts 27
the crew received a friendly welcome in Malta. God healed Paul from a snakebite. God used Paul to heal the sick on the island.
From Ephesus, what city was Paul planning to visit?
Jerusalem
What is important to value over the temporal?
eternal
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