Acts
The Acts of the Apostles
The New Testament is divided into the four Gospels and the letters to
the early churches. Acts is a bridge between the life of Christ and the
birth of the new church.
Background
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Author: |
Luke, a gentile physician |
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Date: |
Between A.D. 63-70 |
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Purpose: |
To give an accurate and orderly
account of the origin and growth of the Christian Church |
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Setting: |
Acts is a sequel to the Gospel of
Luke; it is the connecting link between the Gospels (Matthew,
Mark, Luke, and John) and the Letters in the New Testament |
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Key Verse: |
"But you will receive power when
the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in
Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the
earth." (Acts 1:8) |
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Chapters 1-12: |
Apostle Peter is main character.
The church is established in Jerusalem (1-7). The church expands
throughout Judea, Samaria, and even to Gentiles (8-12) |
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Chapters 13-28: |
Apostle Paul is main character. |
Study Helps
Acts Reading Plan
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