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Author: James Poitras Global Center for Christian Development Developing Christians Everywhere!

Lesson 2- Acts Facts The Book of Acts Global Center for Christian Development The Book of Acts is the history of the early church, covering the first 30 years. It tells the story of two apostles: Peter who preached mostly to Jews and Paul to Gentiles.

Lesson 2- Acts Facts Global Center for Christian Development In ancient times the Book of Acts was called: “Acts of the Holy Spirit” “Gospel of Resurrection” “Gospel of the Holy Spirit” “The Acts of the Ascended and Glorified Lord” “The Fifth Gospel” Ancient Names

Lesson 2- Acts Facts Global Center for Christian Development The Book of Acts gives insight into: Church Growth Dynamics and Principles Church Planting Gifts of the Spirit Missionary Activity Apostles’ Doctrine Preaching The Holy Spirit Prayer Evangelism Church Life Leadership Role of Women in the Church Persecution Signs Wonders Miracles

Lesson 2-Acts Facts Global Center for Christian Development The Holy Spirit is mentioned over 50 times in the Book of Acts. The baptism and ministry of the Holy Spirit imparts: 1.Power (Acts 1:8) 2.Boldness (Acts 4:31) 3.Fear of God (Acts 5:5) 4.Wisdom (Acts 6:3,10) 5.Guidance (Acts 16:6- 10) 6.Spiritual Gifts (Acts 19:6)

Lesson 2- Acts Facts Global Center for Christian Development The Holy Spirit did not just move in the 1 st century church. The Holy Spirit continues to move today! We are living in a tremendous day of opportunity. There is more opportunity to win souls today than ever before. The world is open to the vibrant, living, Pentecostal movement.

Lesson 2- Acts Facts Global Center for Christian Development The Book of Acts gives principles that should govern the church in every generation. “Acts records what the church must be and do in any generation as it continues Jesus’ ministry in the Pentecostal power of the Holy Spirit.” ~The Full Life Study Bible

1. What two Apostles are primarily mentioned in the Book of Acts? Peter and Paul are most mentioned.

2. What are some of the names given to the Book of Acts throughout history? “Words Concerning Deeds”, “Acts if the Holy Spirit”, “Gospel of the Resurrection”, “The Acts of the Ascended and Glorified Lord”, “Fifth Gospel”, and “Acts of the Holy Spirit.”

3. How many times is the Holy Spirit mentioned in the Book of Acts? More than fifty times.

4. How many years of Church history does the Book of Acts cover? It covers 30 years

5. In Acts the baptism and ministry of the Holy Spirit imparts what? The baptism of the Holy Spirit imparts power, boldness, fear of God, wisdom, guidance, and spiritual gifts

6. What does the Full Life Study Bible say the Book of Acts records? “Acts records what the church must be and do in any generation as it continues Jesus’ ministry in the Pentecostal power of the Holy Spirit.”