Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 15

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Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 15

  1. And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
  2. When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
  3. And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
  4. And when they came to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
  5. But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees, which believed that it was necessary to circumcise them and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
  6. And the apostles and elder came together for to consider of this matter and when there had been much-disputing petrol rose up and said to them Men and ye know how to tat a good while choice among us that the genitals by my word of the gospel, and believe.
  7. And god Which known that heater bears them given them the holyGoat even as he did to us:
  8. And put on different between us and them purifying their by faith
  9. Now therefore Why tempt ye god to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples Which neither our Father
  10. But We believe that through the grace of the lord juices Christa, we shall be saved even as they,
  11. Then all the multiple kept silent and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring What miracles and wonders and gentiles by them.
  12. And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me
  13. Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
  14. And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written
  15. After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and 1 will set it up:
  16. That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
  17. Known unto God is all his works from the beginning of the world.
  18. Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God
  19. But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood
  20. For Moses of old time hath in every city, they preached to him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
  21. Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
  22. And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia.
  23. Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:
  24. It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
  25. Men who have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
  26. We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
  27. For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
  28. That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
  29. So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:
  30. When they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.
  31. And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
  32. And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
  33. Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there Still
  34. Paul and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
  35. And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do
  36. And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark
  37. But Paul thought it not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia and went not with them to the work
  38. And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
  39. And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
  40. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches

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Chapter 15 – Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. What significant disagreement arises at the beginning of Acts 15? (Acts 15:1)

  1. Whether or not the only true worship is that which is offered in Jerusalem
  2. Whether or not Gentile Christians need to be circumcised
  3. Whether the apostles should be going to the Jews or should focus on the Gentiles
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 2. Whether or not Gentile Christians need to be circumcised

‘And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, ‘Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.’ When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.” (15:1-2)

Question 2. How are Paul and Barnabas received by the Christians in Jerusalem? (Acts 15:4)

  1. They are received warmly
  2. They are received with suspicion
  3. There is still disagreement about Paul
  4. None of the above

Answer: 1. They are received warmly

‘And when they came to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.” (15:4)

The Role Of Peter And James In Acts 15

Question 3. Who gives the first argument on behalf of the Gentiles? (Acts 15:7)

  1. Paul
  2. Barnabas
  3. James
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, ‘Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them, witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; and put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.”‘ (15:7-9)

Question 4. After Peter says, “And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; and put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith,” he provides another reason that the Gentile Christians shouldn’t have to be circumcised. What is the other reason? (Acts 15:10)

  1. An angel appears to Peter telling him what the will of God is
  2. He says that this requirement will make it more difficult for them in their missionary efforts
  3. He says that it is a painful procedure for adults
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer:  5. None of the above

Acts 15-10

Question 5. “Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.” Who speaks next? (Acts 15:13)

  1. John
  2. James
  3. Peter
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer:  2. James

“And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, ‘Men and brethren, hearken unto me…’ (15:13)

Question 6. What is James’ suggestion? (Acts 15:19-20)

  1. They draw lots to decide
  2. They fast and pray to seek direction from God
  3. That the Gentiles abstain from food offered to idols and from fornication
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer:  3. That the Gentiles abstain from food offered to idols and from fornication

“Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.” (15:19-20)

Acts 15 Encouragement To Gentile Believers

Question 7. Why are some of the disciples teaching that the Gentile believers need to be circumcised? (Acts 15:524)

  1. Because they assume that the Mosaic Law is still in effect
  2. Because the apostles in Jerusalem are teaching this
  3. Because they don’t want Gentiles to become Christians
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 1. Because they assume that the Mosaic Law is still in effect

“But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.”1 “Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, ‘Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: To whom we gave no such commandment…'” (15:5, 24)

Question 8. What does the council in Jerusalem decide to do about the controversy? (Acts 15:22-24)

  1. They decide to censure those who are teaching this and let the controversy die out on its own
  2. They decide to let each local community decide how they want to deal with the issue
  3. They decide to send letters to the other communities explaining that they don’t need to circumcise new believers
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3. They decide to send letters to the other communities explaining that they don’t need to circumcise new believers

“Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send…letters by them after this manner, The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia. Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, “Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law” to whom we gave no such commandment….”‘ (15:22- 24)

Question 9. According to their letter, who made the decisions that they are sending to them? (Acts15: 28)

  1. They made them
  2. They and the Holy Spirit made them
  3. The Holy Spirit made them
  4. None of the above

Answer: 2. They and the Holy Spirit made them

‘For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things….” (15:28)

Question 10. Who do the apostles send to carry the letter? (Acts 15:25-27)

  1. Barnabas
  2. Paul
  3. Judas and Silas
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 4. All of the above

“It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.” (15:25-27)

Question 11. “So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: And when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle,..” How is the letter received? (Acts 15:31)

  1. There is great division about it
  2. Many of the communities reject it
  3. Many of the communities send representatives to Jerusalem to speak with Peter and James
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“Which when they had read [the letter], they rejoiced for the consolation.” (15:31)

The Apostles’ Decision On Gentile Conversion Acts 15

Question 12. “So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: And when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle: Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles. Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. Paul and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.” Where does Paul then suggest to Barnabas that they go? (Acts 15:36)

  1. To visit their brethren in the cities they had preached
  2. To Cyprus
  3. To Jerusalem
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 1. To visit their brethren in the cities they had preached

Acts 15-36

Question 13. Barnabas agrees with Paul’s suggestion and picks a disciple to go with them. Who does he choose? (Acts 15:37)

  1. Silas
  2. Judas
  3. John Mark
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 3. John Mark

“And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.,” (15:37)

Question 14. Why does Paul disagree with Barnabas? (Acts 15:38)

  1. Because an angel of the Lord appears to him and tells him not to
  2. Because John Mark had abandoned them on their earlier missionary voyage
  3. Because he feels that John Mark is a negative influence on Barnabas
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 2. Because John Mark had abandoned them on their earlier missionary voyage

“But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.” (15:38)

Acts 15 The Letter To Antioch, Syria, And Cilicia

Question 15. What ends up happening? (Acts 15:39)

  1. Barnabas gives in and they take Silas instead
  2. Paul gives in, and Barnabas agrees to take Silas as well
  3. Paul gives in, and he, Barnabas, and John Mark go to Cyprus
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: And so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; and Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.” (15:39-41)

 

 

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