1. The Acts of the Apostles
Preparing to
Spread the Gospel
Acts 1
Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

2. The Acts of the Apostles
Many Infallible Proofs Acts 1:1-3

3. Many Infallible Proofs, 1:1-3
We can confidently believe and follow what the apostles taught. 1 John 1:1-3 [Hebrews 2:3-4]
2 Peter 1:16-18

4. Many Infallible Proofs, 1:1-3
What Proofs?
Numerous Appearances. – 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 11
Eye witness testimony.
In the flesh. Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-20; 26ff; 21:12-14

5. The Acts of the Apostles
The Promise of Holy Spirit Baptism
Acts 1:4-8

6. Promise of HS Baptism, 1:4-8
Promised by John the Baptist. Matthew 3:11
“Promise of my Father” cf. Luke 24:49
Promised by Jesus. John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13

7. Promise of HS Baptism, 1:4-8
Trust the Divine Source of the Gospel – Heaven’s Power
Revelation, John 14:25-26; 16:13
Inspiration, Matthew 10:19-20
Confirmation, Mark 16:17-20 (miracles)
Witness of Christ to the world, 1:8 (John 15:26-27)

8. Promise of HS Baptism, 1:4-8
We can confidently receive the gospel as it truly is – the word of God, 1 Thessalonians 2:13
2 Peter 1:20-21

9. Acts 1:8

10. The Acts of the Apostles
The Ascension of Jesus
Acts 1:9-11

11. Jesus is Exalted and Reigning in Heaven
Ascension of Jesus, 1:9-11
Jesus is Exalted and Reigning in Heaven
Ephesians 1:20-23
Daniel 7:13-14
Jesus will return one day, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18