Book Of Acts Quiz Leave a Comment / By Curtis Jackson / March 6, 2026 Book Of Acts Quiz Short quiz based on the video summaries on the book of Acts. 1 / 12 According to the introduction of Acts, who is the primary author of the book, and what was his relationship to the apostle Paul? Barnabas, a prominent leader from the Jerusalem church Mark, the author of the earliest Gospel Luke, a traveling coworker of Paul Theophilus, a Roman official and patron 2 / 12 The source material suggests that 'The Acts of the Apostles' is a traditional title. Which alternative title does the author suggest is more accurate? The Expansion of the Kingdom of God The Labors of Paul and Peter The Acts of Jesus and the Spirit The History of the Early Church 3 / 12 In Acts 1:8, Jesus outlines a specific geographic progression for the spread of the gospel. What is the correct order of this progression? Jerusalem, Antioch, Ephesus, and Rome Galilee, Jerusalem, Samaria, and Rome Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and the ends of the earth Judea, Samaria, Jerusalem, and the ends of the earth 4 / 12 What is the symbolic significance of the 'cloud' mentioned during Jesus' ascension in Acts 1? It represents the literal physical weather conditions of the event It signals the end of Jesus' activity on Earth It refers to Daniel 7, showing Jesus being enthroned as the Son of Man It symbolizes the hidden nature of God's plan from the world 5 / 12 At Pentecost, Luke uses imagery of wind and fire. What does this imagery communicate to readers familiar with the Old Testament? The disciples are being judged for their previous lack of faith The message of the Gospel will be a destructive force to the nations God's presence is now dwelling in his people rather than a building The end of the world is happening immediately 6 / 12 How does the source material explain the 'random' mention of followers donating property to help the poor in Acts 4-5? It was a requirement for anyone wanting to join the movement It highlights the personal wealth of the early apostles It was a survival tactic to prepare for the coming Roman siege It shows the new community is fulfilling the social purpose originally intended for the Jerusalem temple 7 / 12 What paradox is described regarding the persecution that followed the death of Stephen? The persecution stopped the movement in Jerusalem but started it in Rome The tragedy actually facilitated the spread of the gospel into Judea and Samaria The leaders who killed him eventually became his followers Stephen's speech convinced the leaders, but they executed him anyway 8 / 12 Which city is identified as the location of the first large multiethnic church and the place where followers were first called 'Christians'? Ephesus Rome Antioch Philippi 9 / 12 What was the core decision of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 regarding non-Jewish Christians? They are prohibited from joining Jewish-Christian communities to avoid conflict They must first convert to Judaism before being baptized as Christians They must follow all Jewish dietary laws but are exempt from circumcision They do not need to become Torah-observant or be circumcised to join God's people 10 / 12 Why did the Roman world often view early Christian communities as subversive or a threat to Caesar? They refused to pay taxes to the Roman Empire They pledged allegiance to 'another king, Jesus,' which challenged Roman cultural and political values They were actively organizing a military rebellion to overthrow the Roman government They were exclusively a Jewish movement that excluded Romans 11 / 12 How does the author describe the effect of Paul's long years of imprisonment on his missionary legacy? It discouraged other believers, leading to a decline in the movement It allowed him time to write key letters that carried his legacy into history It effectively ended his influence as he could no longer travel It forced him to recant his teachings to gain a trial in Rome 12 / 12 According to the final section of Acts, what was the outcome of Paul's multiple trials before Roman and Jewish leaders? The Jewish leaders were convinced of his innocence and released him He was acquitted by King Agrippa and allowed to return to Antioch He was found guilty of treason and immediately executed in Caesarea Each trial failed to declare him guilty, yet he remained in the legal system Your score is
