1. A C T S
Go Tell
the Good
News!

2. Introduction to Acts The plan to tell/spread the word
Once Jesus had left the earth…
Many heard/accepted & became loyal subjects of Christ
Others expected the Messiah to establish a military presence and an earthly kingdom and vigorously fought against this movement
Even until today there are many vigorously fighting against this movement
Acts is the history of the work of the apostles and the history of the first century church.
It is the bridge that joins the gospels to the rest of the New Testament

3. Introduction to Acts Acts can be outlined/divided
Chapters Mostly Peter's work
Chapters Mostly Paul's work
The message of the apostles (Acts 2:32; 3:15; 5:30- 32; 10:39
You killed Him.
God raised Him up
We are witnesses
Gospel is preached to Gentiles with much opposition from the Jewish community

4. Planned Since The Beginning
Gen 3:15 Christ will defeat Satan
Titus 1:2 Promised before the world began
Heb 1:1-2 God's dealing with man through time
Time of Patriarchs
Period of the Jews
Last days

5. Planned Since The Beginning
All the plans are realized in Acts
Promises of Christ. (Gen 3:15; Gen 12:1-3,7; Gen 49:10; 2 Sam 7; Isa 40; Job 19:25
Promises of the Church (Dan 2; Dan 7; Isa 2:2-4
God planned for the church to be the vehicle for the gospel (Rom 16:25; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Col 1:26-27; Eph 3:9-11)

6. Progression of the Gospel
Jerusalem Acts 1 – 8:4
Because of persecution disciples were scattered
Went everywhere preaching the gospel
Judea and Samaria Acts 8:5 – 11:18
Phillip went down to Samaria
All the world Acts 11:19 – 28:31
Those scattered went to Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch
Includes Paul's 3 missionary journeys throughout Asia Minor and to Rome

7. Themes Of The Book Of Acts
Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:6-11
Establishment of the church Acts 2:1-47
Work of Holy Spirit
Baptism of the Spirit
Acts 2:1-4; Acts 10:44-48; 11:15
Fulfillment and purpose concerning Holy Spirit
Languages
Miracles
Other gifts

8. Conversions in Acts 3000 Acts 2:41 Samaritans Acts 8:12
Simon          Acts 8:13
Ethiopian    Acts 8:35
Cornelius    Acts 10
Sergius Paulus Acts 13:12
Lydia            Acts 16:15
Jailer            Acts 16:33
Corinthians Acts 18:8

9. Persecution in Acts Mocking Acts 2:13
Apostles Acts 4:2; 4:21; 5:18; 5:40
Stephen Acts 7:58
Paul  Acts 9:23; 13:45,50; 14:5; 14:19; 17:13; 23:12
Judaizers Acts 15

10. Organization & Work of Church
Eldership   Acts 14:23; 11:30; 10:17-18
Worship     Acts 2:42; 20:6-7; 21:4; 28:13-14