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BIBLE STUDY

C H R I S T I A N V IEW O F S E X . . .

Outline helps and questions for personal and group study

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Searching the Scriptures

Acts (continued)

by C hester J. P adgett

Study Questions on Chapter 1 ( Continued)

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the Holy Spirit in their action — it was based on Scripture (vv. 16-20); it was done in prayer (v. 24); it was a unanimous action (v. 26); the furth­ er narrative of Acts indicates God’s approval of their action. Study Questions on Chapter 1 ( Continued) 1. Who was the spokesman for the disciples? (v. 15.) 2. What had Peter evidently been doing during these 10 days? 3. What Scripture had he been studying? (v. 16.) 4. What were the qualifications for the one who would take Judas’ place? (w . 21, 22.) Would Paul have quali­ fied here? 5. Note that not until the aposto- late had been completed did the Holy Spirit come. Do you think there is any connection? 1. What was the day of Pentecost with reference to the Old Testament? (v. 1; read up on this in your Bible dictionary.) 2. What conditions were met for spiritual blessing according to verse 1? 3. List the three signs accompany­ ing the visitation of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. What do you think is the spiritual meaning taught by these symbols? 4. What kind of tongues did the disciples speak on the day of Pente­ cost? (w . 6-11.) Note how this type of tongues differs from the kind men­ tioned in 1 Corinthians 12, 14. 5. What were the various responses to the phenomenon of Pentecost? (vv. 7, 12, 13.) Does the gospel bring the same reaction today? Study Questions on Chapter 2 (Continued) Study Questions on Chapter 2 (Continued)

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1. Did the apostles understand the Lord to teach that one day the prom­ ises of the Old Testament prophets regarding the millennial kingdom would be literally fulfilled? (v. 6.) Why then do so many today teach that these promises are fulfilled in the Church? 2. Is it possible for the Christian to know the exact time of the various movements of God in history? (v. 7.). 3. What is to be the chief concern of the believer in this age? (v. 8.) 4. What is the believer’s only source of spiritual power? (v. 8.) 5. What are the boundaries of Christian witness? (v. 8.) Are you concerned about the gospel being taken' around the world? Study Questions on Chapter 1 ( Continued) 1. What great event took place re­ corded in verses 9-11? List some of the reasons why it was necessary for the Lord Jesus to ascend back to heaven. 2. What is the significance of the angels’ question in verse 11? Do you think it is possible for believers to be so taken up with looking for our Lord’s return that they fail to serve Him as they ought until He does come? (cf. Matt. 24:45-51.) 3. What is the promise of the angels in verse 11? What then will the second coming be like? 4. What was the disciples’ occupa­ tion while they waited for the prom­ ise of Christ regarding the Holy Spirit? (v. 14.) Study this verse and list the conditions of blessing set forth here. 5. Studv verses 15-26. Do you think the disciples did right in their action here or did they make a mistake? Some Bible students believe they were in error. Justify your answer. It is my view that they were led of

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