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Essay Instructions: On page 1 answer the following questions:
# What is the significance of Jesus' resurrection for Christians?
# What does it mean that Jesus is "sitting at God's 'right hand'"?

Page 2 answer the following questions:
# What is the significance of Acts 1:8?
# What do you think of the "brothers and sisters" translation option in Acts 1:16 and other passages of similar structure?

Page 3 answer the following questions:
# What is the significance of the persecution that came on the early church?
# Is suffering persecution normal for a Christian?

Page 4 answer the following questions:
# What is the significance of the decision made at the Jerusalem "Consultation" in Acts 15?
# How did Paul share his faith with the Athenians in Acts 17?

Page 5 answer the following questions:
# Does the Book of Acts give a clear pattern for the proper structure of Church government? Why or why not?
# Is it appropriate to attempt to be an "Acts Church" today - that is, is it appropriate to use the book of Acts as a guide to establishing and operating a Church today? Why or why not?

Essay Instructions: In a new thread, answer two of the three questions below:

Does the Book of Acts give a clear pattern for the proper structure of Church government? Why or why not?
Is it appropriate to attempt to be an "Acts Church" today - that is, is it appropriate to use the book of Acts as a guide to establishing and operating a Church today? Why or why not?

What are your views of the difficult "Holy Spirit" passages in Acts 8:14-17, Acts 10:44-48 and Acts 19:1-7? Defend your positions well.

Cite:
1. Bock, Darrell L. Acts. Baker, 2007
2. Bible
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Essay Instructions: The Book of Acts represents a fascinating account of the birth and development of the New Testament church. Some think that Acts represents normative guidelines for the New Testament church for all times. Others view Acts as only descriptive for the 1st century church. Still, others see Acts having both descriptive and normative guidelines depending on the doctrinal issue involved as compared with the rest of Scripture.


Develop a 3 page essay discussing the pros and cons of each of these perspectives. Then, in your conclusion, select one of the positions and defend it.

Double space your paper with one-inch margins, Times New Roman Script, and 12 font.

Please make sure it is on a college freshman level.

Essay Instructions: Topic: In a new thread, answer two of the three following questions:

1.Does the Book of Acts give a clear pattern for the proper structure of Church government? Why or why not?

2.Is it appropriate to attempt to be an "Acts Church" today - that is, is it appropriate to use the book of Acts as a guide to establishing and operating a Church today? Why or why not?

3.What are your views of the difficult "Holy Spirit" passages in Acts 8:14-17, Acts 10:44-48 and Acts 19:1-7? Defend your positions well.