Acts 11:16
Then I remembered the word of the Lord, as He used to say, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 11:16?

2. How does Acts 11:16 emphasize the importance of the Holy Spirit in baptism?

3. What does "baptized with the Holy Spirit" mean in a believer's life today?

4. How does Acts 11:16 connect with Jesus' promise in Acts 1:5?

5. How can we ensure we are open to the Holy Spirit's guidance?

6. What role does the Holy Spirit play in fulfilling the Great Commission?

7. What does Acts 11:16 reveal about the role of the Holy Spirit in baptism?

8. How does Acts 11:16 connect to Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit?

9. Why is the remembrance of Jesus' words significant in Acts 11:16?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 11?

11. What does the Holy Spirit impart?

12. What is the Bible's teaching on the Trinity?

13. What are the seven baptisms mentioned in the Bible?

14. What does 'Every good and perfect gift is from above' mean?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Peter's recollection of Jesus' words in Acts 11:16 help us understand the role of the Holy Spirit in the early church and today?

2. In what ways does the baptism of the Holy Spirit differ from John's baptism with water, and what implications does this have for our spiritual lives?

3. How can we apply the lesson of inclusivity from Acts 11:16 in our own communities and interactions with others?

4. What are some practical ways we can ensure we remember and rely on Scripture in our daily decision-making and spiritual growth?

5. How does the fulfillment of prophecy in Acts 11:16 encourage us to trust in God's promises for our lives and the world?1. How does Peter's defense to the Jewish believers show the importance of witnessing and testifying to God's work?

2. What significance does the conversion of Gentiles in Antioch hold in the context of Christianity's global expansion?

3. How does the narrative of the Antioch church reflect on the role of individual believers in spreading the Gospel?

4. What lessons about accepting and respecting different cultures can we glean from the believers' response to Peter's explanation?

5. How does the prophecy of Agabus demonstrate the role of prophecy in the early church?

6. How did the Antioch church respond to the prophecy of the famine, and what does it teach us about Christian charity?

7. How does Barnabas' reaction to the growing church in Antioch highlight the importance of encouragement and rejoicing in others' spiritual growth?

8. How can we model the generosity and solidarity shown by the disciples in Antioch in response to the predicted famine?

9. Why do you think the disciples were first called "Christians" in Antioch, and what implications does this title hold?

10. How does Acts 11 deepen our understanding of the growth and expansion of the early Christian church?

11. How does this chapter challenge our attitudes towards sharing the Gospel with those who are culturally or ethnically different from us?

12. What can we learn from the Jerusalem church's acceptance of Peter's explanation about his interaction with Gentiles?

13. What does the rapid growth of the Antioch church tell us about the effectiveness of diverse believers working together?

14. How does the Antioch church's response to the predicted famine inspire us to act in times of crisis today?

15. How does Barnabas' decision to involve Saul in the teaching ministry reflect on recognizing and utilizing the talents of others in the church?

16. How can we apply the spirit of unity, acceptance, and proactive response displayed in this chapter to our present-day Christian communities?

17. What does the phrase "each according to his ability" tell us about individual responsibility within a community?

18. How does the story of Acts 11 challenge your perception of Christian identity and mission?

19. How does the reception of the Gentile believers by the early Christian community inspire us to inclusivity and acceptance today?

20. How does this chapter emphasize the role of testimony and story-sharing in the spread of the Gospel?

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