Difference between revisions of "Acts of the Apostles"
Graham grove (talk | contribs) m (1 revision(s)) |
Graham grove (talk | contribs) |
||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
− | |||
{{quote | text={{web_verse|acts|1|1}} [[Acts (WEB)|Full Text of Acts]]}} | {{quote | text={{web_verse|acts|1|1}} [[Acts (WEB)|Full Text of Acts]]}} | ||
− | ''Synopsis:'' . | + | ''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]]. |
---- | ---- | ||
Line 37: | Line 36: | ||
{{topics}} | {{topics}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Pentecost]] | ||
{{nt_versions}} | {{nt_versions}} | ||
{{bookstudies}} | {{bookstudies}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Acts of the Apostles (EBD)|Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on the Acts of the Apostles]] | ||
==Main article== | ==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". | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
+ | |||
+ | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acts_of_the_Apostles Wikipedia - Acts of the Apostles=] | ||
{{returnto}} [[Bible]] | {{returnto}} [[Bible]] |
Revision as of 14:12, 31 August 2007
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
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
Translations of Acts of the Apostles
Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on the Acts of the Apostles
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".
Quotes
Links
Wikipedia - Acts of the Apostles=
Return to Bible