New Testament BCM 103 Dr. Dave Mathewson Gordon College/Denver Seminary

Acts Introduction: Acts shows Introduction: Acts shows Jesus work continues in his followers Jesus work continues in his followers Bridge between the Gospels and the rest of the NT—epistles (Paul) Bridge between the Gospels and the rest of the NT—epistles (Paul) Acts second part of Luke Acts second part of Luke Key text: 1:8  Isa. 32:15; 43:10, 12; 49:6 Key text: 1:8  Isa. 32:15; 43:10, 12; 49:6 What Isa. anticipated is now being fulfilled in Jesus and his followers What Isa. anticipated is now being fulfilled in Jesus and his followers

Outline of Acts from 1:8 Jerusalem – chs. 1-6 Jerusalem – chs. 1-6 Judea and Samaria – chs. 6-9 Judea and Samaria – chs. 6-9 Ends of the earth – chs Ends of the earth – chs Purpose: to show how the Gospel spread to lesser and lesser Jewish territories Purpose: to show how the Gospel spread to lesser and lesser Jewish territories

Isaiah and Acts Isaiah: Salvation in Jerusalem Isaiah: Salvation in Jerusalem Restored kingdoms Witnesses Salvation to ends of earth Salvation to ends of earth Acts: Salvation in Jerusalem Restored Acts: Salvation in Jerusalem Restored Kingdoms (Judea and Samaria) Kingdoms (Judea and Samaria) Witnesses Salvation to ends of the earth (Acts 28)

Key Passages in Acts Chap 2 – pouring out of the Holy Spirit in fulfillment of the OT Chap 2 – pouring out of the Holy Spirit in fulfillment of the OT Chap 10 – Cornelius, the Gentile Centurion and Peter’s vision Chap 10 – Cornelius, the Gentile Centurion and Peter’s vision Chap 15 – the Jerusalem Council (AD 70) Chap 15 – the Jerusalem Council (AD 70)

Missionary Travels of Paul

Paul’s journeys Why does Acts end with Paul in Rome? Paul made it Why does Acts end with Paul in Rome? Paul made it The labels “Journeys” is not so accurate— he took up residence in some of these cities The labels “Journeys” is not so accurate— he took up residence in some of these cities Most of the cities are cities Paul will later write letters to—Ephesus, Corinth, etc. so Acts an Intro. to epistles Most of the cities are cities Paul will later write letters to—Ephesus, Corinth, etc. so Acts an Intro. to epistles

Key Themes in Acts The Holy Spirit active role in Acts –some suggest Acts of Apostles  Acts of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit active role in Acts –some suggest Acts of Apostles  Acts of the Holy Spirit Presence of New Covenant Spirit promised in the OT Presence of New Covenant Spirit promised in the OT

Applying the Book of Acts Acts Acts “Signs and wonders” Normative or Descriptive?