Samuel Wood
REL1301
Professor: Rev. Tim Staffeld
January 31, 2023
Unit 4 TBP - ACTS & The Holy Spirit
TBP - "The Holy Spirit"
1) What words does the Old Testament use to describe God's spirit?
The Old Testament uses the words breath or wind of God and the power or force of God to describe the spirit.
2) What do the Old Testament prophets see as the fundamental problem with the world?
The Old Testament prophets see the fundamental problem with the world as a lack of justice righteousness and holiness.
3) How will God solve this terrible problem?
God will solve this problem through the coming of Christ, who will bring salvation and restoration to the world.
4) Where in the New Testament does the Holy Spirit first make an appearance? Give another Example of the Holy Spirit.
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Today the Holy Spirit is still present in the lives of God's people guiding and empowering us to live out our faith and fulfill God's purposes.
TBP - "ACTS 1 & 2"
6) Summarize the book of ACTS in 3 movements using no more than 100 words to explain each section: a) The opening of the book until Pentecost:
The opening of the book of Acts focuses on the ascension of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This marks the birth of the church and the beginning of the disciples' ministry. b) Pentecost through the conversion of Cornelius the Centurion
In the second section of Acts, the message of the gospel spreads beyond Jerusalem and reaches the Gentile population, including Cornelius the Centurion. This challenges the traditional boundaries of Judaism and demonstrates the extent of God's love and salvation. c) Paul's ministry around the Roman Empire
In the third section, Paul embarks on multiple missionary journeys, facing opposition and persecution as he spreads the message of the gospel throughout the Roman Empire.
6) What was the strange paradox of Christianity that confounded the Roman empire and its