Acts of the Apostles -- Study Guide

Lesson 19

Reading: The Acts of the Apostles, pp. 372-88; Romans; Galatians

1. What change had taken place in the experience of the Corinthian church as a result of the letters Paul wrote to them (372:1, 2)?
  AA-SG 39.1

2. To whom did Paul send a letter during his return trip to Corinth (373:1)?
  AA-SG 39.2

3. Why has the epistle to the Romans been so significant for the Christian church throughout New Testament times (373:2-374:0)?
  AA-SG 39.3

4. What is the major concern expressed by Paul in this epistle (374:1, 2)?
  AA-SG 39.4

5. Explain what Paul means when he says that God has not cast off Israel (374:3-379:1).
  AA-SG 39.5

6. What has the nation of Israel still failed to achieve (379:2)?
  AA-SG 39.6

7. To whom did Isaiah refer when he said, “A remnant shall be saved” (379:3-380:1)?
  AA-SG 39.7

8. What special work does God predict will take place during the closing proclamation of the gospel (381:1)?
  AA-SG 39.8

9. Where was Paul when he wrote Galatians (383:1)?
  AA-SG 40.1

10. What decisions were ignored by false teachers who were urging Jewish traditions upon the churches in Galatia (383:1)?
  AA-SG 41.1

11. Identify the differences between Paul’s approach to the problems in Galatia and those in Corinth (384:3-385:2).
  AA-SG 41.2

12. Why did Paul think it was important to remind the Galatians that he had received his instruction in the gospel from Jesus Himself (386:1)?
  AA-SG 41.3

13. Describe the men who were misleading the Galatian Christians (386:2-387:0).
  AA-SG 41.4

14. Complete the following sentence: “To substitute ___________________ of religion for ___________________ of heart and life is still as ___________________ to the ___________________ as it was in the days of these ___________________” (387:1). AA-SG 41.5

15. What deception did Satan attempt to bring into the church during apostolic times, and what is he attempting to do today (387:1)?
a. Apostolic times:
b. Today: AA-SG 41.6

16. What was the result of Paul’s letter to the Galatians (388:3)?
  AA-SG 41.7

Thought Question: What can your local congregation do to reach the Jews who live around you ?

AA-SG 41.8