Acts
Author: Luke (see introduction to Luke)
Period: 30-60 A.D.
Summary: Acts records the foundation and activities of the first century church. It illustrates the struggles and problems that they faced as well as their solutions to overcoming the problems. It describes the power that was given to a select number of men by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost to promote the Gospel. The book also traces the missionary journeys of Paul as he helped establish Christian congregations throughout Asia Minor and Rome.
THE WITNESS TO CHRIST
Key Verse: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. (Acts 1:8)
Breakdown:
Preparation for preaching: Chapter 1:1 - 2:4
In Jerusalem: Chapter 2:5 - 7:60
In Judea and Samaria: Chapter 8:1-25
The uttermost parts of the earth: Chapter 8:26 - 28:3
· Towards Africa: 8:26-40
· Towards Asia: 9:1 - 16:5
· Towards Europe: 16:6 - 18:17
· In Asia: 18:18 - 26:32
· In Europe: 27:1- 28:31
Period: 30-60 A.D.
Summary: Acts records the foundation and activities of the first century church. It illustrates the struggles and problems that they faced as well as their solutions to overcoming the problems. It describes the power that was given to a select number of men by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost to promote the Gospel. The book also traces the missionary journeys of Paul as he helped establish Christian congregations throughout Asia Minor and Rome.
THE WITNESS TO CHRIST
Key Verse: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. (Acts 1:8)
Breakdown:
Preparation for preaching: Chapter 1:1 - 2:4
In Jerusalem: Chapter 2:5 - 7:60
In Judea and Samaria: Chapter 8:1-25
The uttermost parts of the earth: Chapter 8:26 - 28:3
· Towards Africa: 8:26-40
· Towards Asia: 9:1 - 16:5
· Towards Europe: 16:6 - 18:17
· In Asia: 18:18 - 26:32
· In Europe: 27:1- 28:31