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The Book of Acts

Lesson One

The Background of Acts

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Lesson Two

The Structure and Content of Acts

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Lesson Three

Major Themes of Acts

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Course Wrap-Up

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The Book of Acts The Background of Acts Quiz

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1. Question
According to Dr. Bayer, Luke wanted his readers to understand that Jesus fulfilled special roles regarding key people from the Old Testament. Match the person with the role that Jesus fulfilled.
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- Abraham
- Moses
- David
- Jesus was the heir to the promises made to him.
- Jesus was a prophet like him.
- Jesus was the final king in his dynasty.
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2. Question
Which of the following statements best explains why Luke 1:1-4 and Acts 1:1 point to the fact that Luke wrote both the gospel and the Book of Acts?
- These passages indicate that they were both written to Theophilus and that Acts was a second document by the same author.
- These passages both indicate that they were written by a physician that accompanied Paul on his missionary journeys.
- These passages indicate that both the gospel and Acts were written by an apostle who was a well-educated physician, and who had collected information both about Jesus and about the travels of Paul.
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3. Question
Which of the following is evidence given by Dr. Bayer that the gospel of Luke and Acts were written by the same author?
- They are ordered in a similar way, with similar length, and covering roughly the same number of years.
- They both mention the same friends and family members, and the same city of origin.
- They both indicate the same familiarity with Jesus, and refer to some of the same events in the life of Jesus.
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4. Question
What is the name of the early manuscript containing portions of Luke and John, probably copied between AD 175 and AD 200, and found in Egypt in 1952?
- Papyrus 75
- The Muratorian Fragment
- The Rylands Fragment
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5. Question
What is the name of the earliest known document listing the New Testament books that the Church considered canonical?
- The Muratorian Fragment
- Papyrus 75
- The Rylands Fragment
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Question 6 of 27

6. Question
Which of the following statements best summarizes the evidence from the early Church about the authorship of Acts?
- Several key writers mention that Luke wrote either the third gospel, Acts, or both, and nobody suggests another author.
- The majority of the early writers indicate that Luke is the author, and only a few give slight hints that it might have been Paul.
- Several key writers suggest that Luke is the author of Acts, and only one relatively unknown writer indicates that the author was Paul.
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7. Question
What was Luke’s profession?
- physician
- fisherman
- tax collector
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8. Question
What change do we observe in the form of narrating events, beginning in Acts 16:10?
- From that point, many narrations are in the third person, indicating that Luke was not with Paul.
- From that point, many narrations are in the first person plural, indicating that Luke was with Paul.
- From that point, many narrations are in more sophisticated Greek, indicating that Luke wrote those passages himself.
- From that point, many narrations are in more simple Greek, indicating that Luke probably did not write those portions himself.
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Question 9 of 27

9. Question
What is Dr. Bayer’s opinion about the date of composition of the Book of Acts?
- Probably around 80-90 AD.
- Probably around 60-62 AD.
- Probably around 70-72 AD.
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10. Question
Which of the following arguments are used by Dr. Bayer to support his view about when Acts was written? Mark each correct answer.
- Josephus wrote in 79 AD about similar names and events, proving that the author used information from Josephus, and that Acts was written after that date.
- There was a great fire in Rome in 64 AD, and Nero blamed the Christians and persecuted them. If Acts had been written after that, the author probably would have included the incident.
- Paul was martyred around 65 AD, and if Acts had been written afterwards, the author probably would have included it.
- The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 AD. If Acts had been written afterwards, the author probably would have included it.
- Acts is very optimistic about the church. If Acts had been written before 80-90 AD, the author would not have been so positive.
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11. Question
Which statement best describes Dr. Bayer’s view about the audience to whom Acts was written?
- It was meant for a broad audience.
- It was written as a private account for Theophilus.
- It was written specifically to Theophilus, but it was meant also for a broader audience.
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12. Question
Which of the following statements best describes the attitude of the Roman Empire toward the Jewish religion and the Christian religion at the time Acts was written?
- They insisted on submission to the Caesar, and at this time they were torturing all Christians and Jews.
- They tolerated Judaism and Christianity as religions, but oppressed the believers.
- They accepted both Judaism and Christianity as legitimate religions, and gave them complete freedom and equality.
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13. Question
Which statement best describes the attitude of the early Christians toward the Jewish leaders at the time Acts was written?
- They continued to respect them and submit to them as their religious authorities.
- They did not acknowledge them as religious leaders, and openly rebelled against them.
- They acknowledged them as much as possible, but would not submit to them when they asked them to disobey God.
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14. Question
Which of the following statements best summarizes Dr. Bayer’s comparison of Old Testament theology with the theology taught in the Book of Acts?
- The Old Testament teaches about the creation and the Fall, while Acts teaches about the creation, Fall, and redemption.
- The Old Testament teaches about creation, Fall, and redemption, while Acts focuses only on the Fall and redemption.
- Both teach the basic three stages of creation, Fall, and redemption.
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Question 15 of 27

15. Question
What do we learn about the coming of the kingdom from the Parable of the Ten Minas in Luke 19:12-27?
- It will come slowly and in stages.
- It will come quickly, but in stages.
- When it begins, it will come quickly, but will not begin until a date in the distant future.
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16. Question
What do we learn from Acts 1:3-8 about the coming of the kingdom, according to Dr. Bayer?
- The coming of the kingdom is no longer our main concern, but rather preaching the gospel.
- The apostles would spread the kingdom by preaching the gospel.
- The Church would grow first, then the kingdom of God would be expanded.
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Question 17 of 27

17. Question
Which of the following best expresses the Old Testament teaching about God’s choice of Abraham?
- God called Abraham to be the father of a special nation, which would receive the covenant blessings.
- God called Abraham to be the channel to extend His covenant blessings to all peoples on earth, without selecting any nation more special than another.
- God called Abraham to be the father of a special nation, but the blessings would extend through him to all peoples on earth.
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Question 18 of 27

18. Question
Which of the following best expresses Dr. Bayer’s comparison of the Old Testament teaching about the Gentiles with the teaching of Acts about the Gentiles?
- The Old Testament focuses only on Israel, and Acts explains that the Gentiles are also included.
- The Old Testament prophecies that the Gentiles would be blessed through Abraham, and Acts tells about the fulfillment.
- The Old Testament prophecies that the Gentiles would be blessed through Abraham, and Acts shows that Paul laid the foundation for a future inclusion of the Gentiles by preaching the gospel among them.
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Question 19 of 27

19. Question
Which of the following best summarizes the attitude toward Moses expressed in the teaching in Acts?
- The preachers in Acts referred to Moses as a source of authority.
- The preachers in Acts tried to distance themselves from the legalism of Moses.
- The preachers in Acts did not mention Moses.
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Question 20 of 27

20. Question
Acts 7:36-39 says, Moses…told the Israelites, ‘God will send you a __________________ from your own people.’
- prophet like me
- mighty deliverer
- great savior
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Question 21 of 27

21. Question
Which of the following best summarizes the view of Acts toward the dynasty of David, as compared with the Old Testament view?
- The preachers in Acts did not mention the dynasty of David, but focused on Jesus as the royal ruler.
- The preachers in Acts explained that Jesus was David's son, the royal ruler, and that David's kingdom was being replaced by the Church.
- The preachers in Acts explained that Jesus was David's son, the royal ruler, and that David's kingdom was being restored in the expansion of the Church.
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22. Question
Psalm 72:8,17 indicates that __________ would rule from sea to sea.
- a prophet like Moses
- David's son
- a priest in the order of Melchizedek
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23. Question
According to Dr. Bayer, how does Luke interpret the way the kingdom of God expands? Choose the best answer as given in the video.
- It expands as God grants salvation to those who believe in Jesus.
- It expands as the Church institution becomes more and more influential in society.
- It expands as the poor and oppressed are liberated from their unjust circumstances.
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Question 24 of 27

24. Question
Luke was an apostle.
- True
- False
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Question 25 of 27

25. Question
Many New Testament books are written in fairly simple Greek, but Luke and Acts are written in more sophisticated Greek.
- True
- False
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Question 26 of 27

26. Question
There are several names mentioned in Acts that are also mentioned in historical accounts written around 79 AD.
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- False
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Question 27 of 27

27. Question
Public works such as roads and buildings built by the Roman Empire helped the spread of the gospel.
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- False
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