Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 11
- And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God
- And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
- Saying, Thou wentest into men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
- But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,
- I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance, I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners, and it came even to me
- Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air
- And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat.
- But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.
- But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
- And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven
- And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me
- And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover, these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house:
- And he showed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;
- Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.
- And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.
- Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost
- Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that 1 could withstand God?
- When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
- Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phenice, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
- And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.
- And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
- Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
- Who, when he came and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with the purpose of heart, they would cleave unto the Lord.
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Chapter 11 – Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1. What is the reaction of “the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea” to Cornelius’ conversion? (Acts 11:1-3)
- They rejoice greatly and listen to Peter’s account joyfully
- They are confused and don’t know how to react
- They are scandalized that Peter has eaten with Gentiles
- None of the above
Answer: 3. They are scandalized that Peter has eaten with Gentiles
Question 2. What is Peter’s response? (Acts 11:4-17)
- He tells them not to worry
- He tells them that he is in charge and that they have to listen to him
- He repents and asks for their forgiveness
- All of the above
- None of the above
Answer: 5. None of the above
‘‘But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, ‘I was in the city of Joppa praying: And in a trance, I saw a vision, a certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me….”’ (11:4-5)
Acts 11 Peter’S Vision And Gentile Acceptance
Question 3. What is the reaction of the disciples to Peter’s story? (Acts 11:18)
- They are divided, some agree with him and some disagree
- They glorify God
- They reject Peter’s story and want to submit it to the council
- None of the above
Answer: 2. They glorify God
“When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life” (11:18)
Question 4. “Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word ______. ” (Acts 11:19)
- “To Gentile or Jew, as many as would hear them”
- “To none but unto the Jews only”
- “With boldness and great fervor”
- None of the above
Answer: 2. “To none but unto the Jews only”
“Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.” (11:19)
Questions 5. “And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they came to Antioch, spoke unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them: And a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.,r Who do the disciples in Jerusalem send to them? (Acts 11:22)
- Nicolas
- Philip
- Barnabas
- All of the above
- None of the above
Answer: 3. Barnabas
’’Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: And they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.” (11:22)
The Role Of Barnabas In Antioch Acts 11
Questions 6. “Who, when he [Barnabas] came and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with the purpose of heart, they would cleave unto the Lord. For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith….” What happens while Barnabas is there? (Acts 11:24)
- Many people come to the faith
- Barnabas raises a woman from the dead
- Barnabas is attacked by the Jews
- All of the above
- None of the above
Answer: 1. Many people come to the faith
“For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: And many people was added unto the Lord.” (11:24)
Question 7. What does Barnabas do next? (Acts 11:25)
- He goes to Tarsus looking for Saul
- He returns to Jerusalem
- He goes with Silas to Cyprus
- None of the above
Answer: 1. He goes to Tarsus looking for Saul
“Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul….” (11:25)
Question 8. What does Barnabas do when he finds Saul? (Acts 11:26)
- He brings him to Jerusalem
- He stays with Saul in Tarsus and helps build the church there
- He stays with Saul for a while and then returns to Jerusalem
- All of the above
- None of the above
Answer: 5. None of the above
Question 9. “And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught many people.” What is significant about Antioch? (Acts 11:26)
- It is the first place where an all-Gentile community of disciples is established
- It is the first place that the disciples are referred to as “Christians”
- It is the first place that Saul is made head of a community
- All of the above
- None of the above
Answer: 2. It is the first place that the disciples are referred to as “Christians”
“And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” (11:26)
Question 10. “And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: Which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.” What is the reaction of the disciples to this news? (Acts 11:29-30)
- They ignore it and trust in the Lord
- They decided to go to Egypt, which was not going to suffer the famine
- They decide to pray to seek direction from the Lord
- None of the above
Answer: 4. None of the above
Persecution Of The Early Church In Acts 11
‘Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.” (11:29-30)