Christians are emboldened to witness for Christ as they’re filled with the Spirit and motivated by the reality of their triumphant Savior in heaven.

The Spirit empowers Christ’s followers to witness so that the gospel goes out to the whole world.

The preaching of the gospel is the preaching of the kingdom and its Messiah, Jesus Christ.

The glorified Savior in heaven gives the promise of the Spirit, evidenced by the signs of the apostles.

The only way a person can be saved is by faith in Jesus. Salvation can’t be found in the Old Covenant priesthood and sacrificial system.

The blessing of the Creation Mandate was frustrated by sin.

There is an absolute standard for righteousness, but it can never be achieved by sinful humanity.

Salvation from idolatry is always through faith alone, resulting in God’s blessings of restoration.

Because of His grace, God delayed His wrath to make future restoration possible.

Redemption was accomplished through the perfect life, death, and resurrection of the promised Seed.

A promised sovereign will ascend the throne to reign eternally.

to bring about the unfolding of God’s predetermined plan

an agreement with requirements and promises accompanied by an oath and ceremonial sign

desiring a spiritual power or position for personal gain

occurring in stages, but summarized as one overview

one who converts from one belief to another (such as a Gentile who converts to Judaism)

The book of Acts describes how the church was formed primarily through the actions of humans.

Effective witnessing involves both words and works.

A new work of the Spirit began at Pentecost, and the effects of His coming continue today.

When God healed the disabled man at the temple gate, He showed the onlookers that they could receive physical health by believing in Jesus.

In his message before the Sanhedrin, Stephen cited Moses and the Exodus to prove that Israel could never be saved by obedience to the law.

The conversion of Simon the magician demonstrates the advance of the gospel beyond Jerusalem.

Which of the following does not accurately describe the identity of Christians in God’s big story?

Which of the following is not true concerning the New Covenant provision of the Holy Spirit for believers?

What should be the believer’s primary reason for sharing the gospel?

The following is the correct order of events in Acts 1: 1.) Resurrected Jesus appears; 2.) Jesus teaches for forty days; 3.) Disciples wait in Jerusalem for the Spirit; 4.) Matthias is chosen.

Which of the following describes Jerusalem in the days of Jesus?

In Acts 4, what did the apostles pray for based on their understanding of Psalm 2?

Why did Peter make multiple references to Old Testament prophecies in his sermon at Pentecost?

The dispute between Hellenistic widows and Hebrew widows in Acts 6 led the apostles to clarify their primary role. What was the primary role of the apostles?

Which of the following was not one of the barriers that the gospel needed to overcome when it spread to Samaria?

Peter teaches that Gentiles do not need to become Jews in order to be saved. To insist on the necessity of law-keeping for salvation is contrary to the gospel of grace through Christ.

The Jews are shocked that Gentiles received the Spirit and became part of the body of Christ.

Paul and Barnabas begin preaching primarily to the Gentiles when the Jews reject the gospel.

Though the church prays without ceasing for a persecuted leader, they are surprised by how God answers their prayers.

Paul and Barnabas encourage the disciples to remain faithful since they will certainly go through tribulation before entering the kingdom of God.

Whenever a person persecutes believers, he actually persecutes Jesus Himself.

Salvation requires an internal work of the Word and the Spirit.

God has the power to transform my enemy into my brother or sister in Christ.

God blesses simple acts done for the sake of the gospel.

Effective ministry involves training other believers.

My life and words can encourage other believers, opening their way to effective ministry

Antagonism to the gospel results in condemnation to darkness

Saul’s initial message in the synagogue at Damascus was that Jesus is the Messiah.

The Lord allowed Peter to eat both clean and unclean animals to illustrate that He no longer cared about purity.

As more and more Christians in the early church died for their faith, other Christians became fearful and stopped spreading the gospel.

Although the leaders of the church at Antioch sent Saul and Barnabas on their missionary journey, their commission came from the Holy Spirit.

In Acts 13, Paul quoted Habakkuk 1:5 to demonstrate the great danger of hearing the message of salvation without believing it.

The heart of the church’s mission is providing for people’s physical needs.

To protect early believers from falling into idolatry, the Jerusalem Council instructed them to avoid eating meat offered to idols

In Acts 9:15–16, which of the following groups was not identified as a future focus of Saul’s ministry?

In Acts 10, God repeated a command to Peter three times. What was the key principle behind this command?

When Peter returned to Jerusalem after meeting Cornelius in Caesarea, what accusation did his Jewish brothers make?

Jesus once promised, “Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized.” To whom was this promise originally spoken?

In what city were believers first called Christians?

What ministry pattern did Saul establish when he and Barnabas stopped at Salamis?

How did the people respond when Paul healed a disabled man in Lystra?

According to Romans 3, what kind of revelation must sinners receive in order to be saved?

Which of these statements summarizes the decision of the Jerusalem Council?

Its servants are commissioned by God.

Its progress cannot be hindered.

Its acceptance requires repentance.

Its followers uphold the Law and the Prophets.

Its opponents are blinded by Satan and under his power.

The Holy Spirit directs the advance of God's kingdom.

God may preserve life to showcase His power and glory to idolaters.

God protects His people in fulfillment of His plan and promises.

God values mercy and has resurrection power.

God reminds us of His unchanging promises in order to anchor our hope.

Returning kindness for unkindness promotes the gospel.

shared suffering and helped Paul advance the gospel while in prison

joined with Paul so that he could prove he was not prohibiting Jews from observing aspects of the Mosaic law.

testified of Paul's conversion firsthand

emphasized the role of the Holy Spirit in the believer's relationship with Christ under the New Covenant

offered comfort and support to Paul during the storm

All the Philippians responded to Lydias's deliverance from demons with great rejoicing.

The ordinances instituted in the book of Acts are in effect until Christ returns.

The legalist's primary motivation is to establish his own righteousness.

An appeal from Paul motivated Festus to investigate the accusations against Paul.

Paul's courage in spreading the gospel and serving others was rooted in his selflessness.

Paul and his message were not accepted by the Romans or the Jews.

Which of the following was not one of the truths that Paul emphasized at the Areopagus?

Which of the following was not a kingdom value on display during Paul's third missionary journey?

What event sparked a riot and led to Paul leaving the city of Ephesus?

Which of these would best describe a New Testament believer's responsibility to God's law?

Why was Paul sent before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem?

Which of these evidences was not offered by Paul in his rebuttal to Tertullus?

With whom did Festus confer in an attempt to validate the accusations of the Jewish officials?

What lesson should you take away from Paul's journey to Rome in Acts 27?

According to Paul, why did he face suffering and imprisonment?

How did the Pax Romana benefit Paul?