Acts continues the story of Christianity in the 1st century, beginning with the ascension of Jesus and the mission from Jerusalem into the wider Mediterranean world. The early chapters describe Pentecost, …

The Acts of the Apostles, the second volume of Luke’s two-volume work, continues Luke’s presentation of biblical history, describing how the salvation promised to Israel in the Old Testament and …

Acts documents the spread of the Gospel, the inclusion of Gentiles, and the establishment of Christian communities. Title and Author: The book of Acts, also known as “The Acts of the Apostles,” is …

Dec 5, 2025 · Acts of the Apostles, fifth book of the New Testament, a valuable history of the early Christian church. Acts was written in Greek, presumably by St. Luke the Evangelist. The Gospel …

The life and teachings of Jesus Christ are established in the four Gospel narratives, and the book of Acts provides a coordinated account of the beginning and spread of the church as the result of the work of …

May 1, 2025 · The Acts of the Apostles does not contain a complete history of the growth and expansion of Christianity in its first generation, but focuses only on a few missionaries active in a few …

Home EGW Writings Books The Acts of the Apostles Preface Chapter 1—God’s Purpose for His Church Chapter 2—The Training of the Twelve Chapter 3—The Great Commission Chapter 4—Pentecost …

The Promise of the Holy Spirit In my first book#:1 The reference is to the Gospel of Luke. I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach until the day he was taken up to heaven

Sep 23, 2025 · Acts records the apostles being Christ’s witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the surrounding world. The book of Acts sheds light on the gift of the Holy Spirit, who empowers, …

While different apostles do appear throughout most of the stories, the only single character who unifies the story from beginning to end is Jesus, appearing personally or acting through the Holy Spirit. The …