What are the answers to questions 20-25 and Theory questions 1-4 about the early church and biblical figures?

Here are the answers to the questions:

20. c. Stephen was stoned to death.
21. a. Stephen saw the vision of Jesus standing at the right side of God.
22. a. 3000 people were baptized on the day of Pentecost.
23. Holy Spirit would guide the Apostles into all b. truth.
24. b. Deborah was a prophetess and a judge in Israel.
25. a. Mary was the mother of Jesus Christ.

THEORY

1. What is inspiration?

   • Inspiration, in a religious context, refers to the divine influence that enables individuals to receive and convey divine truth, often leading to the writing of sacred texts.

2. What are the prophecy of Prophet Joel?

   • Prophet Joel prophesied about a devastating locust plague, the coming Day of the Lord with judgment and cosmic signs, and the outpouring of God's Spirit on all people.

3. Give at least two spiritual significance of the Day of the Pentecost?

   • The Day of Pentecost marks the birth of the Christian Church, as thousands were converted and baptized after the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles.
   • It signifies the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit and the prophecy of Joel regarding God pouring out His Spirit on all flesh.

4. What are the role of the Holy Spirit?

   • The Holy Spirit guides believers into all truth, convicts the world of sin, empowers believers for witness and service, comforts and intercedes for them, and sanctifies them.

5. Who is the Holy Spirit?

   • The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity, co-equal with God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ). He is God's active presence in the world and in believers.

6. What sign is a dove?

   • A dove is a symbol of peace, purity, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. It appeared in the form of a dove when Jesus was baptized.