Sophomore Theology
Introduction to the New Testament
Journey Through the New Testament
Teresa LaCompte
Harcourt Religion Publishers, 2006
ISBN: 0-15-901666-5
Chapter Seven: Called To Share the Good News
Chapter Goals
In this chapter you will:
- study about the author and key themes in Acts.
- learn about Pentecost and the beginnings of the Church after Pentecost.
- consider the Church's outreach to the Gentiles, which resulted in the growth, persecution and the conversion of Paul.
- explore the missionary journeys of Paul and the establishment of Church communities.
- learn about t. Catherine of Sienna, Saint Teresa of Avila and St .John of the Cross.
Review
- What factors have led many scholars to believe that the same person wrote the Gospel of Luke and Acts
- Explain why Peter proposed voting for Judas' replacement.
- Describe some of the interactions the Apostles had with the Sanhedrin after the death of Jesus.
- What happened to Saul after the stoning of Stephen? In what direction did his life turn?
- How was Saul's background different from the other Apostles? Where was he raised? Was he wealthy or poor?
- What differentiated the Church in Antioch fro other early Churches?
- Describe the first missionary journey of Paul and some of the controversies after Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch. How were the controversies resolved?
- Describe the differences in hospitality that Paula and Silas received during the second missionary journey of Paul.
- Describe the differences and similarities between CRS and the CCHD.
- Why is Acts sometimes called the Gospel of the Holy Spirit?
- What is the communion of saints? How does it relate to canonization?
- What are the unspoken themes in Acts that have become a monitor for growth and faithfulness of the Church?
Key Words: canonization, civil disobedience, communion of saints, martyr, persecution