The origins and expansion of the early Church: Practice Questions

During his second missionary journey, as recorded in Acts 17, in which Greek city did Paul address an audience at the Areopagus regarding the "unknown god"?

Based on the account in Acts 10:1–11:18, what was the primary reason the 'circumcised believers' in Jerusalem initially criticised Peter after his visit to Cornelius?

In the narrative of Stephen's trial and martyrdom in Acts 6–7, what specific charges were brought against him by his opponents from the Synagogue of the Freedmen?

According to Acts 8:26–40, which individual did Philip the Evangelist encounter and baptise on the wilderness road from Jerusalem to Gaza?

In Acts 10, what symbolic vision did Peter receive while praying on a rooftop in Joppa prior to his encounter with Cornelius?

According to Acts 4:36–37, what specific action did Barnabas take to demonstrate the sharing of wealth within the early Jerusalem community?

In Acts 13:13–14:23, during Paul's first missionary journey, identify the city where Paul was stoned and left for dead, only to get up and return to the city the next day.

According to Acts 8:4–13, which disciple travelled to Samaria to preach the gospel and perform signs, leading to the conversion and baptism of many people, including Simon the sorcerer?

(a) Describe the events of the day of Pentecost as recorded in Acts 2:1–13.
(b) Briefly identify two key features of life or worship in the early Jerusalem community following Peter's preaching in Acts 2.

(a) Examine the role of the Church in Syrian Antioch in the development of the early Church, with reference to Acts 11:19–30.
(b) Explain the significance of the Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15:1–35 for the relationship between Jewish and Gentile Christians.
(c) Suggest how the ministry of Barnabas and Saul in Antioch helped the transition of Christianity from a movement within Judaism to a distinctive faith.