2. I. Luke, the Writer

3. II. Overview of Acts
A. Date
B. Literary name
C. Purpose
D. Basic outline
E. Chronology

4. Ephesians; Colossians; Philippians; Philemon
Acts 1:1—6:3
Gospel to Jerusalem
James
Acts 13; 14
1st Missionary Journey
Galatians
Acts 15
Jerusalem Council
Acts 15:36—18:22
2nd Missionary Journey
1 & 2 Thessalonians
Acts 18:23—21:16
3rd Missionary Journey
1 & 2 Corinthians; Romans
Acts 21:17—28:31
Rome Imprisonment
Ephesians; Colossians; Philippians; Philemon

5. II. Overview of Acts
A. Date
B. Literary name
C. Purpose
D. Basic outline
E. Chronology
F. Key emphases
1. Jesus is alive

6. The church would be lifeless and void of a message to share.

7. II. Overview of Acts
A. Date
B. Literary name
C. Purpose
D. Basic outline
E. Chronology
F. Key emphases
1. Jesus is alive
2. Oneness and unity of Jesus and His church

8. The church would be lifeless and void of a message to share.
The church is a community with the responsibility to love Christ by loving and caring for each other.

9. II. Overview of Acts
A. Date
B. Literary name
C. Purpose
D. Basic outline
E. Chronology
F. Key emphases
1. Jesus is alive
2. Oneness and unity of Jesus and His church
3. The gospel’s incredible power

10. The church would be lifeless and void of a message to share.
The church is a community with the responsibility to love Christ by loving and caring for each other.
The church should share the gospel because they have confidence in its power.

11. Commit to studying and personally applying Acts.