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    Acts

    Who was the first recorded Gentile who became a Christian?Acts of the Apostles (MrTstorm)

      Cornelius. The conversion of Cornelius is recorded to show that this is in God's plan to redeem ALL mankind. God's plan to save mankind was always meant for all human beings. After all, we were all created in his image and we are ALL decendants of Adam and Eve. Please see the tenth chapter of Acts for this exciting story.

    Who was the first person who died as a direct result of being a Christian?Acts of the Apostles (MrTstorm)

      Stephen. Stephen became the first (recorded) person to die because of his belief in Jesus. Ironically, he died at the hands of others who believed strongly in God as well. Chapters 6 (latter 1/2) and 7 gives an account of this.

    Who preached the first gospel sermon?Acts of the Apostles (MrTstorm)

      Peter. Peter, one of the Apostles, preached the first sermon. Since this was preached after Jesus ascended back into heaven, this sermon is noted as the sermon that launched the Christian faith. You can read about this in second chapter of Acts.

    Who gave "hearty" approval to the stoning of Stephen?Acts of the Apostles (MrTstorm)

      Saul. Saul was a devout believer in Judaism. He was out to get and "punish" as many of these Christians as he could. Though he had a strong belief in God, he didn't believe that Jesus was the one God chose to bring salvation to His creation.

    Where were the believers in Christ first called "Christians"?Acts of the Apostles (MrTstorm)

      Antioch. Acts Chapter 11 indicates that believers were call "Christians" first at Antioch.

    What was the name of the high Jewish Court?Acts of the Apostles (MrTstorm)

      Sanhedrin. Thoughout the Book of Acts, this court is refered to as the Sanhedrin.

    What happened to Saul?Acts of the Apostles (MrTstorm)

      He ultimately became a Christian.. Saul, through some interesting experiences, became a Christian. He would later wind up writing a good deal of the New Testament. Saul would also suffer a great deal due to his conversion, but he kept his perspective and rejoiced in God throughout. Acts Chapter 9 discusses Saul's conversion.

    Saul had a nickname, which many believe was given him by God. What was it?Acts of the Apostles (MrTstorm)

      Paul. According to the Acts, Chapter 13, Saul was also called Paul. That is about all we are told here. He would be referred to as Paul thoughout the rest of the New Testament.

    One of the times that Paul was in prison, its doors were opened. What natural occurance caused this?Acts of the Apostles (MrTstorm)

      Earthquake. The one in charge of guarding this prison, thinking Paul had escaped, was about to kill himself. Instead, the guard became a Christian thanks to Paul telling him of the Gospel. (Acts Chapter 16)

    During Paul's trials, he had a chance to preach to several high government officials. To whom did Paul finally have to appeal his case?Acts of the Apostles (MrTstorm)

      Caesar. With Paul appealing his case to Caesar, he was able to share his Christian belief "all the way to the top" of the Roman government. He was able to speak before such officials as Felix, Festus, and Agrippa. Now God is placing him before Caesar. See Acts chapter 24 through 26 for this account.

Frequently Asked Questions about Acts

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    • What type of ship did Othello sail on between Acts 1 and 2? ( goto )


    • Corn starch and water make this kind of liquid. Under pressure it acts like a solid but in normal pressure it acts like a liquid. What is it called? ( goto )


    • In Eurovision 2006, how many of the acts were representing a country they were not born in? ( goto )


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    • How many Lennon-McCartney songs have been a UK top ten for acts other than the Beatles? ( goto )


    • What specifically do pop acts Jem, Sweetbox, The Beach Boys, Sky and The Toys all have in common? ( goto )


    • Which word notably appears three times in the King James Bible; twice in Acts and once in the first epistle of Peter? ( goto )


    • The Foundations are notable for being one of the few acts not on the Tamla Motown labels to successfully use what became known as the what? ( goto )


    • What is the term used by the United States Bankruptcy Code to describe a category of bad acts that taint a particular debt such that it cannot be discharged in bankruptcy? ( goto )


    • The League of Nations was set up to prevent conflicts, however, it proved to be ineffective. Before World War II what acts of aggression was it unable to intervene in? ( goto )


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    • A windowed pane viewed at night from inside a lighted room acts as a mirror, and we can see our image on it. Why does this only happen at night? ( goto )


    • Acts 9: 3 - 9, tells of the dramatic conversion of Paul. There is a famous painting of this event that shows Paul on a horse, yet the scripture passage makes no mention of a horse. Is it likely that Paul was on one? ( goto )


    • What, very specifically, do Chuck Berry, the Marvelettes, the Top Notes, Larry Williams and Barrett Strong have in common? Do any other music acts share this trait? ( goto )


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