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{{quote | text=The first book I wrote, Theophilus, concerned all that Jesus began both to do and to teach, [[Acts (WEB)|Full Text of Acts]]}} | {{quote | text=The first book I wrote, Theophilus, concerned all that Jesus began both to do and to teach, [[Acts (WEB)|Full Text of Acts]]}} | ||
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| + | The Acts of the Apostles is the a book of the [[New Testament]] that describes the formation of the early [[church]] and spread of [[Christianity]]. It was written by the [[apostle Luke]]. | ||
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| + | The Book of Acts, written by the [[apostle Luke]], is the account of early followers of [[Christ]] who, obedient to the [[Great Commission]], began to spread the [[good news]] of a risen Savior throughout the known world. Each section of the book (1-7; 8-12; 13-28) focuses on a particular audience, a key personality, and a significant phase in the expansion of the gospel message. While the apostles are mentioned collectively at several points, this book really records the acts of Peter (1-12) and of Paul (13-28). Some have called the book the "Acts of the Holy Spirit". | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
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| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acts_of_the_Apostles Wikipedia - Acts of the Apostles=] | ||
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| + | [http://wikible.org/en/Book_of_Acts Wikible - Acts of the Apostles] | ||
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Synopsis
The Acts of the Apostles is the a book of the New Testament that describes the formation of the early church and spread of Christianity. It was written by the apostle Luke.
Contents
See Acts of the Apostles (overview) for more information
Chapters
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Related topics
For related quotations see Acts of the Apostles (quotes)
Main article
The Book of Acts, written by the apostle Luke, is the account of early followers of Christ who, obedient to the Great Commission, began to spread the good news of a risen Savior throughout the known world. Each section of the book (1-7; 8-12; 13-28) focuses on a particular audience, a key personality, and a significant phase in the expansion of the gospel message. While the apostles are mentioned collectively at several points, this book really records the acts of Peter (1-12) and of Paul (13-28). Some have called the book the "Acts of the Holy Spirit".
Links
Wikipedia - Acts of the Apostles=
Wikible - Acts of the Apostles
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