Acts Flashcards
When was the book of Acts written?
60-90AD
Acts - Author
Luke, the physician
Acts - Who was it written to?
Theophilus
For a Greek audience
How many Chapters are in the book of Acts?
28
Acts - Theme
In the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ followers carry the good news of Christ to the world.
Acts - theme scripture
Acts 1:8
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 chapter 1
The promise of the spirit
Ascension of Jesus
Acts chapter 2
The Holy Spirit comes
Beginning of the Church
Acts chapter 3-6
Peter’s ministry
The Early church
Persecution against the church
Acts chapter 6-7 (beginning of 8)
Stephen is arrested, addresses the council, then stoned and martyred.
Involved Saul
Acts chapter 9
The conversion of Saul
On the road to Damascus
Acts chapter 10-11
Cornelius calls for Peter. They both had a dream from God.
Gentiles receive the Holy Spirit and are inducted into the church.
Acts chapter 12
The persecution by Herod; James beheaded, Peter arrested
The release of Peter from prison by an angel
Acts chapter 13 & 14
The first missionary journey of Paul
Acts chapter 15 - 18
The second missionary journey of Paul