The New Testament is the key primary source for Christianity. The book of Acts specifically chronicles the beginnings of the church and their spread of the message of Christ.
Before creating a thread, read the following selections from the book of Acts at the following link or in a print Bible of your choice:
Acts 2:14-47, 3:11-4:12, 10:34-43, 13:16-52, 17:16-34, 26:1-32
Link for online reading: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A14-47%2C+3%3A11-4%3A12%2C+10%3A34-43%2C+13%3A16-52%2C+17%3A16-34%2C+26%3A1-32&version=NASB&interface=print (Links to an external site.)
Link where you can change the translation if you prefer a different one (click where it says “New American Standard Bible” NASB to change the translation/version): Can access different translations here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A14-47%2C+3%3A11-4%3A12%2C+10%3A34-43%2C+13%3A16-52%2C+17%3A16-34%2C+26%3A1-32&version=NASB (Links to an external site.)
After you have read this selection of sermons preached in the book of Acts, use what you have read to answer the following questions. Make sure your discussion covers each of the questions and shows evidence that you have done the reading by giving very specific examples.
According to the preaching in the book of Acts, who is Jesus and why did He come? (20 possible points)
How do the death and resurrection of Jesus fulfill prophecies and promises from the Scriptures (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament)? (5 possible points)
What kinds of responses to the preaching of the Christians in Acts are recorded? Be sure to show more than one kind. (5 possible points)
Write at least three paragraphs (one per bullet point above) and be sure to cite your examples with book, chapter:verse (such as Acts 1:8). You may use parenthetical citation (Acts 1:8) or mention it in the sentence, such as
In Acts 1:8, Jesus says, “…”
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