Acts (5th Book of the New Testament).
Author.
Luke, a doctor and Gentile Christian.
Main point.
The early church began with the fire of the Holy Spirit, which spread throughout the world and continues today.
Main people.
Peter, John, James, Stephen, Philip, Paul, Barnabas, Cornelius, James (Jesus' brother), Timothy, Lydia, Silas, Titus, Apollos, Agabus, Ananias, Felix, Festus, Agrippa, Luke.
Special features.
Was written by a doctor who was eyewitness to many of the events—the details are sharp and many. Shows how the Holy Spirit spread the message of Christ to people of every language. Includes the story of the first convert in Africa. Describes how Christian-hater Saul turned into the great apostle Paul, Christianity's first missionary, as well as his four missionary journeys and earthquake adventure. Tells how Christianity got started.
Date.
Between A.D. 63 and 70.
How many chapters?
28 chapters.
How the Book got its name?
The Acts of the Apostles (the early church) and the acts of the Holy Spirit take centre stage in this book.
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