Correct Answer: A. healing of the lame man at the gate called Beautiful

Correct Answer: D. Matthew

Explanation

(a) (Acts 2:1 -41):

(i) On the day of Pentecost, the apostles were together in the upper room,

(ii) Suddenly, a sound from heaven like that of a rushing mighty wind filled the place where they were gathered

(iii) There appeared on their heads, tongues as of fire which rested upon each of them.

(iv)They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and they started speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.

(v) There were many pilgrims from different nations of the world in Jerusalem that day.

(vi)They converged together to listen to the apostles but they were amazed as each heard the apostles speak in his own language,

(vi) While many of the pilgrims wondered on the incident, some mocked them saying, they were already drunk.

(viii) Peter stood up to refute the allegation of drunkenness.

(ix) He said they were not drunk as the people had thought,

(x) But they were speaking in tongues in line with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as prophesied by Joel.

(xi) That on the last days." He would pour out His Spirit upon all flesh people would prophesy and there would be signs and wonders.

(xii) Peter further recounted the signs and wonders God had accomplished through Jesus Christ and his crucifixion and resurrection.

(xiii) To support the resurrection of Jesus, Peter quoted the Psalm of David which says "for thou wilt not abandon my soul to Hades nor let thy Holy one see corruption".

(xiv) Peter said the people were Witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

(xv) Peter said David was speaking about the resurrection of Christ that he would not be abandoned to Hades that his flesh would not see corruption.

(xvi) As 'Peter concluded his speech, the Jerusalem pilgrims listening to him were touched and they inquired from him what they should do.

(xvii) Peter advised them to repent from their sins and be baptized for the forgiveness of their sins.

(xviii) Three thousand people repented; they were all baptized. (xix) They joined the apostles and received the Holy Spirit

(b)(i) The receipt of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost gave the apostles the courage and boldness to preach the gospel.

(ii) Most of the Jerusalem pilgrims repented and were baptized

(iii) Speaking in tongues symbolizes the universalism of the gospel.

(iv) The incident at Pentecost marked the beginning of the church.

(v) The lives of the apostles changed; the Holy Spirit turned them into dynamic apostles.

(vi)The apostles were filled with the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

(vi) The apostles stood up against anyone that opposed the preaching of the gospel.

(viii) The outpouring of the Holy Spirit was a fulfillment of Jesus' promise to the apostles.

(ix) The apostles were empowered to perform signs and wonders and to prophesy.

Correct Answer: B. Their father

Correct Answer: D. believing in Him who He had sent

Correct Answer: B. Philippian

Correct Answer: C. grapes, figs and pomegranates

Correct Answer: A) visitation to widows and fatherless with purity of heart

Explanation

The question is asking which combination of characteristics make up pure and undefiled religion. The options are visitation to widows and fatherless with purity of heart, diligence with sobriety, stewardship and faith, and vocation with faith.

The correct answer is option A: visitation to widows and fatherless with purity of heart. This means that someone who practices pure and undefiled religion would visit and care for widows and fatherless individuals, while also keeping a pure heart.

It is important to note that this does not mean that other characteristics listed in the other options are not important in religion, but rather that this specific combination is what makes up pure and undefiled religion.

In the Bible, James 1:27 states, Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. This verse emphasizes the importance of caring for widows and orphans, while also maintaining personal purity.

To learn more about this topic, please see the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks.

Correct Answer: A) They were forbidden to teach in Jesus' name

Explanation

The apostles made the statement We must obey God rather than men because they were forbidden to teach in Jesus' name. This means that the authorities at that time did not allow the apostles to preach about Jesus or to talk about Him in public. The apostles believed that they had a duty to spread the word of God and share the message of Jesus with others, even if it meant disobeying the authorities. They believed that they were following God's commandments and that this was more important than following the laws of men.

It is important to note that the apostles were not encouraging disobedience or rebellion against the authorities. Rather, they were saying that when there is a conflict between what God commands and what the authorities are saying, they would choose to follow God's commands. This is because, as Christians, they believed that God's commands are always right and just, and that they should always strive to do what is right in the eyes of God.

To learn more about this, please read the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks. It is also important to note that the other options provided in the question are not correct, as they do not relate to the reason why the apostles made the statement.

Correct Answer: D. Use divine power to satisfy human needs