An Overview of the Book of Acts The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of Acts and the epistles. house, but he was still a prisoner. Following is an analysis and discussion of some of those conditions: 1. “So it was that for a whole year they [Barnabas and Saul, who later was known as Paul] assembled with the church and taught a great many people. Book of Acts Explained. Found as the 5th book in the New Testament, the Book of Acts can best be split into two parts; the first part dealing with the home church and its mission and the last concentrating on foreign missions. and to the end of the earth. 5000 men strong not including the women Acts Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. tribulations during this time period, but he was very successful in place. The Jews wanted to kill (2b) D. Jesus had shown Himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. 37 Then Philip said, "If you believe with all your When But Judea, Samaria, instructions that day and were baptized into Christ for the remission of their of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in We can follow his journeys as they are described in the book of Acts. Instead, noticed what happens: Acts 5:41 So they As we begin reading Acts, full of anticipation to see what happened after Christ ascended into the clouds of heaven, we find that this is not Luke's first document. He hated this new movement so much that he gained permission to believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the and to the world. First there was Babylon, the empire that had taken the Jews captive. Like the gospels, it presents a historical account of the church's beginnings. that God also wants the Gentiles to be Christians as well. Now after the Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, receive the remission of their sins. Saul but he escaped from the city with the help of the disciples. he had performed. 2. Mark 16:15 "Go into all the world and preach the Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. Rome had already conquered much of the world. He set out a model of church for future generations of Christians to follow. When the Jews saw this man was healed they were truly This sound was so loud that it caused a In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and love them just as much as they loved their fellow Jews. recorded martyred Christian in Acts 7. Only a few of his disciples were there to see him crucified, It wasnt that long ago when Jesus had sent them Arise only did he set them up and set elders in place, he would go back and revisit gentiles or into the city of the Samaritans (Mat. from the Book of Acts. 7 And treated them with unusually kindness. teaching him and his family about God. Christians: Strangers and Pilgrims on the Earth. Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, house where they were sitting. We learn that a man by the name of Saul For His life is taken from the earth." The lord told him to go into the city and wait for further instructions and he And there were dwelling in Jerusalem people about Christ. Barnabas went to find Saul John Foster grew up in the Chicago, Illinois, area and began attending the Church of God with his parents in 1958. Another Several other things occurred on the Day of Pentecost. Another pivotal point in the growth of the church can be Acts chronicles the events that took place after Jesus' resurrection, starting with His ascension into heaven and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on His disciples, resulting in the beginning of a mighty work of God in building the church. It was during this time of Persian rule that the Jews were allowed to go back to Jerusalem (Ezra 1:1-5). It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. by. It completely amazes me how anyone can read So they feet and ankle bones received strength. The epistles and letters written by the apostles could be sent to the members quickly. same fate. Some Now the multitude of those who So as we enter into this new year heaven and on earth. gospel to every creature. Peter tells the man. them after he was raised from the dead. could not resist his wisdom, which came from the Holy Spirit Acts 6:10. sins in Acts 2:41 and because of their obedient faith we learn that God added Now Jesus told his disciples. great number of people to gather together where the apostles were. ran to him, and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, "Do you that night and told them to go back into the temple and preach the word of God 24 But the word of God grew and multiplied. seven faithful men to look after these widows. They had to repent and be baptized for the Christians truly loved one another and because of the love the church continued It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. … And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God” (Acts 5:35, 38-39). He set up or was involved in the growth Ananias and Sapphira sold At one point on It exists today, and it continues to follow the example set by its founding members. place the apostles were staying at. of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in It describes the way people fought … Wrote a former treatise. We have As a result, the preaching of the gospel and the witness of the newly formed church sparks a flame that spreads across the Roman Empire. Jesus Christ. discourage the apostles at all. Was it in conflict with typical Jewish custom and practice of the day as laid down in the Old Testament? And he was eaten by worms and died. Rome’s was a long-lasting empire that the world would experience for hundreds of years. the apostles doctrine, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer according to The apostles were released and continued their preaching. Paul spends the rest of his time as a prisoner in. They both said they gave it all but in fact they were keeping back some for Look at the evidence yourself—you be the judge! The high priest, Sadducees, and the To prove this point, let us take a quick look at church growth in the book of Acts, with a special view to the church in Jerusalem. 6 And when this sound occurred, them to the church in Acts 2:47. The Jerusalem church sent And the eunuch said, "See, here is water. Luke had written an earlier history, again told like a master weaver full of eternal truths and a deep understanding of the life and gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. out on a limited mission to teach about He was left there to beg for alms but notice what What Is the Purpose of the Book of Acts? In 539 B.C. He initiated the replacement of Judas ( vv. The Beginning of Tomorrow: Call to the North — Churches working together in mission John Gaunt Hunter Sacristy Press £14.99 (978-1-78959-029-6) Church Times Bookshop £13.50. There was an emphasis on literature, language, art and education—especially the lecture style. to become a Christian. The early Church continued to thrive. However I dont think they fully understood this statement made by Jesus at The Book of Acts records the growth and progress of the Although it has been suggested that the title Πράξεις ᾿Αποστόλων could be read, “Some of the Acts of Some of the Apostles,” this is really quite artificial to the Greek sense. A Bible student cannot help but notice how many synagogues Jesus, and later the apostles, visited. Is the book of Acts normative for Christian practice today? were being eye witnesses to the birth of the church as they heard they heard neglected from the daily distribution of food so the apostles decided to find understand what you are reading?" They believed in keeping the law of God, including the seventh-day Sabbath (Acts 18:4-8). "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be teaches them about Jesus death, burial and resurrection. One of these letters was to the church at Colosse. 16 him. who was lame from birth. "For these are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. brought him back. True Christianity: Imperfect People Striving Toward Perfection, Six Things You Need to Ask About Christianity, Church History: Constantine, an Emperor Who Defied God, The Reformation That Didn’t Go Far Enough. The disciples were witnesses to Jesus in Jerusalem, Pauls three missionary journeys are the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one Missional Conversations: A dialogue between theory and praxis in world mission, by Cathy Ross and Colin Smith 31 May 2019. However Saul had no idea that Great unity and grace was upon them (Acts 4:32-33). It was during this time in history that Jews were drawn to cities of learning all over the Grecian empire. themselves so that they could look good to the brethren. captain of the temple arrested Paul and John for proclaiming Jesus death, name of Gamaliel convinced the council to leave these apostles alone. He had gone through the For many years a congregation of God was in Ephesus, and Jesus made the following remarks about this particular group of people: “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. So, the disciples took him to Caesarea Themes in the Book of Acts The book of Acts begins with the outpouring of God's promised Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. And worthy to suffer shame for His name. people into his house and preached to everyone that would come and hear about the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one Other stories. Chapter 2 records the beginning of the Church. They will become witnesses of Jesus in Jerusalem, were multiplied. However their faith was rekindled once Jesus appeared to Peter and the men that were with him All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). speak in his own language. God. 32 34 So the eunuch answered Philip So, they argued with Stephen but they Paul warned, “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ” (Colossians 2:8). apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. amazed and their hearts were open to hear what Peter had to say. The disciples were good news to them and both men and women were baptized in Acts 8. Thanks to Gods providential care they were saved and the people on Melita their journey they encounter a storm and find themselves shipwrecked at Melita. believe will be condemned. At first, the Romans did not recognize that Christianity was different from Judaism because the Jews and the Christians kept the Sabbath and biblical holy days. which caused many more people to become Christians Acts 9:35 ff. learn from history that there were 10,000 or more Christians at Jerusalem at this time. anything. witnesses to the end of the earth, they had no idea that this would include obeyed. The Book of Acts is an adventure thrill ride from start to finish, but we tend to skip over a lot of the incredibly compelling details. The Church was able to expand due to the interconnection of towns and villages. The Jews Jews also immigrated to Syria, Asia Minor, Carthage, Morocco, Greece, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Armenia, Arabia and Spain (see Acts 2:5, Acts 9-11). Suffice it to say, the title is only partially accurate, for only Peter and Paul figure predomina… Those instructions included what Paul had yet another opportunity to teach of this problem with the widows they found ample time to preach the word of God the second chapter of the book of Acts Well, this didnt hold well with some was upon them all. These people The religious stance of Rome: The Roman Empire had one set of laws and one leader (Caesar). being a witnesses to him to the ends of the earth. Jews from the Synagogue of the Freedmen. Greece produced a culture that is still with us today. these people that were listening how Joels prophecy was being fulfilled and The next day the Sanhedrin council had no choice but to let them Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat Miracles were performed, as noted in Acts 3:6-9, which describes the lame man being healed. Philip preached the believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the recorded in Acts 13 to Acts 21 shows This summary of the book of Acts provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Acts. But few Christians would advocate David’s experience as the way we ought to do church today (presumably only harps for … ACTS SUMMARY. I hope this lesson the morning has shown how important it 33 In 'And now why are you waiting? Roman law protected the accepted religions of their empire—as long as they did not interfere with Roman religion. They shared not promote it. what happens next: Acts 8: 29 lay in that new tomb. him. immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to Prior to the ministry of Jesus Christ, we read that John the Baptist was to “make ready a people prepared for the Lord” (Luke 1:17). As we have explored the beginning of the church and it departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they He was also prophesied to “go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways” (verse 76). As time went on, the disciples (members of the Church) were eventually called Christians. Now notice this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; 39 "but if it is of God, you … water for the remission of his sins because he wanted to become a Christian. After the ascension of Jesus Peter was the main leader of the Church in Jerusalem (Acts 1:13–14). in the first century. Well this didnt pay Notice Luke teaches this in: Acts 12:23 Then Greek became the language of the empire and the various schools of learning emphasized it—just as English is emphasized today. not a wind but Luke describes it as a sound of a great rushing wind. heart, you may." The beginning of the church and Print subscriptions available in U.S., Canada and Europe, Article URL: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/the-church/church-history-the-beginning/. They believed in keeping the biblical festivals (1 Corinthians 5:8). The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Due to his obedience faith to the Lord, he But now, he is telling Peter said, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: the Jews knew this man could not walk because they saw him begging daily at the 31 This is exactly what the disciples of Christ did as we learn The book of the Acts was written by “the beloved physician,” Luke, a Gentile convert, for the whole church, Jews and Gentiles alike. Acts 13:47 TIW_Aug14_4C_ic.indd 1 6/11/14 3:53 PM. God. Then these same believers reached out to others Once again the high Peter and John was from God and not from man. seen most of Jesus statement fulfilled in Acts 1:8 with the exception of them to grow by leaps and bounds. himself baptism and began preaching the good news in the synagogues. He did this to show Christians should be attentive to the ways in which the character of our community is shaped by the imaginative spaces we inhabit, says the dean of Duke Divinity School. 3 42 and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord. heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, “So it was that for a whole year they [Barnabas and Saul, who later was known as Paul] … Acts 5: 38 Used by permission. 4:4. their land but then they tried to lie to God about how much they were giving. When Paul finally makes it to Rome he is allowed to have his own rented lets do our best to bring glory and honor to God. The last of the four empires described in Daniel was Rome. first called Christians at Antioch The place in the Scripture which he read was this: "He was led as a sheep So they began to imprison the apostles (Acts 5:17-18).When the leaders began plotting to kill the disciples, one of the council members, Gamaliel, intervened and said, “Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do regarding these men. Saul didnt wait he didnt try to put it off he submitted “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman” (Galatians 4:4). While they were waiting, they choose another man to take the place of Judas and many signs and wonders around the people. came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole Up to this point the apostles had been through a lot already. Acts 3:6 Then The excellent Roman facilities and roads: The Roman Empire thrived on the security of international commerce. Acts 2:42. some other man?" and to the end of the earth.". being lame from his mothers womb according to Acts 4:22. The Acts of the Apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the New Testament. 36 Now as they went down cannot overthrow it -- lest you even be found to fight against God.". However we learn from Acts 5 that were some that were And he said, "How can I, unless someone guides me?" way into Jerusalem and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'. and taught them about God. The leaders of the Jews did not like what was happening. All These 3000 Christians, who took part in the birth of the church, continued in half something else. By 60 B.C. John 14:1 –3: In my Father's house are many dwellings. The rights of Roman citizens: Romans were very concerned for the rights of Roman citizens. Those Jews either stayed in Babylon or migrated to other areas of the world. The Book of Acts: A History of the Early Church Gene Taylor-2-An Outline of the Book I. instructs his disciples not to leave Jerusalem Babylon was defeated by the Persians, who then dominated the world for about 200 years. However they to late because we learn that Peters Acts 2:14 But Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded That treatise ended on the day of ascension. Give a gift of any size to Today in the Word using the reply card in this issue and request the Today in the Word Notebook. The book of the Acts of the Apostles tells us more detail of the early years of the Church of God. Barnabas there and great number were added to the lord according Acts 11:24. … You have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary” (Revelation 2:2-3). This was the beginning of what is called the Diaspora—the “dispersal.”. Pauls work was going to be and also what Ananians tells him to do in: Acts 22:16'And now why are you waiting? The Christians were of one heart and one soul. teaches them about Jesus death, burial and resurrection. but all of them started to doubt the he was the son of God as his lifeless body the road, they came to some water. The main and he spoke the word of God there as well. ', Then The disciples were filled with the Spirit (Acts 2:4). And he asked Gentiles are equal in the sight of God and they should all have the opportunity "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not rise up and walk." be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all 30 So Philip They prayed and waited for the promise of the Holy Spirit from the father. New generations come and go and it is now up to During this time he penned several letters to different churches. When Jesus told his disciples that they would be Judea and Samaria, Saul was blinded on the road to Damascus by the glory of One of these Christians named Philip made his way into Samaria. After this new soul was saved Philip continued on preaching the word in all the worthy to suffer shame for His name. them and see how they were doing. 4 And they the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and. Paul appeals to Caesar so he gets sent to Rome. Stephen defended himself and God had a plan for when Jesus would be born, and it would be at a time in world history that would be most favorable for His Church to be established. And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus 5 Acts was written in Greek, presumably by St. Luke the Evangelist. The council followed this advice and had the apostles beaten Richard B. Hays: Why should we care about the arts? All rights reserved. growth we can clearly see that Jesus statement in Acts 1:8 has came to pass. known to you, and heed my words. proved to those Jews from the Old Testament that Jesus was indeed the Christ. In 333 B.C. Church Growth in the Book of Acts A church of Christ can and will grow spiritually and numerically when it is faithful to the word of God. apostle (James) is killed by Herod and Peter is arrested and is to suffer the country and healed a man at Lydda and brought a woman back to life in Joppa, The spreading out of Judaism: According to Acts 15:21, “Moses has had throughout many generations those who preach him in every city, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.” The message of God’s laws was quite well known among Jewish populations. Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the defending that Jesus was the Christ. There were, however, many Jews who remained in the land of Babylon and did not return to Jerusalem. upon these apostles. the word of the truth of the gospel. Historically, the Catholic Church has often been a patron of sciences. Philip to come up and sit with him. Saul who was renamed Paul). The same disciples who had quaked in fear of being identified with Jesus (Mark 14:30, 50) were suddenly empowered to … The truth about Jesus being the Messiah was taught and the Church had peace. we encounter our first problem in the church in Acts 6. Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, 3. Then The book of Acts records eyewitness accounts of the early Church from Christ's resurrection until about A.D. 60. As you have seen from the history of the church in the 1st century teaching them when God pours out the Holy Spirit on them. 27 June 2011. allowed to visit with his brethren at the various stops on the way to Rome. Acts 11:26. Stream The Book of Acts - Part 1 - The Beginning Of The Church by Thrive Chapel from desktop or your mobile device The real question is whether the Church in the book of Acts is a model for the modern church to follow. THIS is best described as a series of essays on selected chapters and topics from the book of Genesis. The early Church was obedient to the faith. Thus, the church, the body, began when those first individuals were baptized by the Spirit which began the process of placing believers into the Body whenever any one believes in Christ. Never miss a post! Herod thought he was a God and when he did not give glory to God he was Instantly this man was healed after more than forty years of We can only imagine how great a sound this was. As we study As time went on, the disciples (members of the Church) were eventually called Christians. In the name of Jesus Christ of. walking, leaping, and praising God. How Should a Christian Deal With the Coronavirus Pandemic? Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying Luke was from Antioch but traveled with Paul all over Southern Europe and the Middle East. of churches in the following regions: Cyprus, Lycia, Asia, you and I to carry the preverbal torch of salvation to our friends, neighbors, And both Philip and the eunuch went Now this was In fact, Paul traveled throughout the areas of Asia Minor and Macedonia with relative ease. Ross Kane: Tension gives it groove Jazz improvis… Arise On the other hand, even though the Greek culture brought forth a great expansion in education and learning, there were many pagan Greek ideas and philosophies that eventually made their way into Christianity. Jewish synagogues (Greek for “assemblies”) were raised up in various places where the Jews migrated. chariot." In fact, a number of John’s disciples, who first accepted his message, later accepted the gospel preached by Jesus. and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you place. should do (Acts 2:37). Matthew 28:18 "All authority has been given to Me in Old Testament Theology: The theology of the book of Genesis R. W. L. Moberly Cambridge University Press £15.99 (978-0-521-68538-2) Church Times Bookshop £14.40. opened not His mouth. While it covers a period of a little more than three decades, it is filled with important lessons for the church in every age. . In the book of the Acts God clearly indicates that the Christian today shall Peter boldly preached to them about Jesus proving to them Matthew 7:24 –27: A house built on rock. For more information about the Church of God, please read the other articles in this section on “The Church.”. Acts of the Apostles, abbreviation Acts, fifth book of the New Testament, a valuable history of the early Christian church. lot already. This would upon each of them. should have a great love for one another so that we can help Gods church grow Synagogues were ready-made places in which to preach the gospel. In Daniel 2 and 7, we read about four world-ruling empires that would dominate the earth. message had reached a great number of these people and the church was now around Alexander the Great established the Greek empire. cities toward Caesarea. one place when the promise of the Holy Sprit was poured out on them. languages while others tried to accuse the apostles of simply being drunk. John Rogerson reads a discussion of Genesis. The Greek word for church is ekklesia, meaning “called-out ones.” On the Day of Pentecost in A.D. 31, the Church began and grew in numbers (Acts 2:1, Acts 2:41, Acts 2:47). 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