1. The Acts of the Apostles A Survey

2. 2 The Book of Acts Not a complete history Some of the acts of some of the apostles Two main characters: Peter (1-12) and Paul (13-28) Logically follows after the life of Jesus, 1:1-3 Written by Luke, 1:1 (Luke 1:1-4) Not a complete history Some of the acts of some of the apostles Two main characters: Peter (1-12) and Paul (13-28) Logically follows after the life of Jesus, 1:1-3 Written by Luke, 1:1 (Luke 1:1-4)

3. 3 General Outline of Acts Acts 1-12 –Main Character: Peter –Main City: Jerusalem –Main People: Jews Acts 13-28 –Main Character: Paul –Main City: Antioch –Main People: Gentiles Acts 1-12 –Main Character: Peter –Main City: Jerusalem –Main People: Jews Acts 13-28 –Main Character: Paul –Main City: Antioch –Main People: Gentiles

4. 4 Acts 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

5. 5 Geographic Outline Church established in Jerusalem, Acts 1-7 Church scattered in Judea & Samaria, Acts 8-12 Church extended to the end of the earth, Acts 13-28 Church established in Jerusalem, Acts 1-7 Church scattered in Judea & Samaria, Acts 8-12 Church extended to the end of the earth, Acts 13-28

6. 6 Theme of the Book of Acts The Great Commission in Action –Spread of the gospel In Acts we learn how sinners are saved from their sins by the Savior The Great Commission in Action –Spread of the gospel In Acts we learn how sinners are saved from their sins by the Savior

7. 7 Content & Character of Acts The apostolic office & work, Acts 1:8 The work of the Holy Spirit in saving sinners, Acts 1:4-5, 8 (2:1-4, 17; 8:14-17; 10:44-48; 13:1-4) The apostolic office & work, Acts 1:8 The work of the Holy Spirit in saving sinners, Acts 1:4-5, 8 (2:1-4, 17; 8:14-17; 10:44-48; 13:1-4)

8. 8 Content & Character of Acts Preaching the gospel, Acts 1:8; 2:42; 4:31; 13:44; 14:25; 15:35-36; 16:10, 32; 18:11; 20:20, 27 Conversions: How people are saved, Acts 2:7-41 Preaching the gospel, Acts 1:8; 2:42; 4:31; 13:44; 14:25; 15:35-36; 16:10, 32; 18:11; 20:20, 27 Conversions: How people are saved, Acts 2:7-41

9. 9 Content & Character of Acts The church, Acts 2:41-47 –Growth –Organization –Worship –Work The church, Acts 2:41-47 –Growth –Organization –Worship –Work

10. 10 Peter and Paul in Acts Peter (1-12) Peter (1-12) Paul (13-28) Paul (13-28) Major sermon - 2:14-41 13:16-43 Heal the lame - 3:1-10 14:8-11 Mighty powers - 5:15 19:11-12 Removed spirit - 5:16 16:16-18 Encounter with - 8:18-24 13:6-12 sorcerer Major sermon - 2:14-41 13:16-43 Heal the lame - 3:1-10 14:8-11 Mighty powers - 5:15 19:11-12 Removed spirit - 5:16 16:16-18 Encounter with - 8:18-24 13:6-12 sorcerer

11. 11 Peter and Paul in Acts Peter (1-12) Peter (1-12) Paul (13-28) Paul (13-28) Raised dead - 9:36-42 20:9-10 Preaching tours - 8:25; 13:1–21:17 9:32ff Prison escapes - 12:3-19 16:22-28 Raised dead - 9:36-42 20:9-10 Preaching tours - 8:25; 13:1–21:17 9:32ff Prison escapes - 12:3-19 16:22-28

12. 12 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 1: Introduction & choosing of Matthias –Jesus taught apostles for 40 days about the kingdom –Promise of the Holy Spirit –Appointment of Matthias Acts 1: Introduction & choosing of Matthias –Jesus taught apostles for 40 days about the kingdom –Promise of the Holy Spirit –Appointment of Matthias

13. 13 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 2: The First Sermon –Holy Spirit baptism –Peter’s sermon –About 3,000 saved –Church growth Acts 2: The First Sermon –Holy Spirit baptism –Peter’s sermon –About 3,000 saved –Church growth

14. 14 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 3: The Second Sermon –Healing of the lame man –Peter’s second sermon: The Servant Jesus Acts 3: The Second Sermon –Healing of the lame man –Peter’s second sermon: The Servant Jesus

15. 15 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 4: The First Arrest –Peter & John arrested and threatened –Barnabas sells property Acts 4: The First Arrest –Peter & John arrested and threatened –Barnabas sells property

16. 16 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 5: Sin Problem –Ananias & Sapphira lie and die before the Lord –Apostles arrested and beaten Acts 5: Sin Problem –Ananias & Sapphira lie and die before the Lord –Apostles arrested and beaten

17. 17 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 6: First Church Problem –Grecian widows cared for –Stephen arrested Acts 6: First Church Problem –Grecian widows cared for –Stephen arrested

18. 18 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 7: Stephen’s Defense –Stephen’s sermon –Stephen stoned Acts 7: Stephen’s Defense –Stephen’s sermon –Stephen stoned

19. 19 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 8: Philip –Philip preaches in Samaria –Conversion of Ethiopian eunuch Acts 8: Philip –Philip preaches in Samaria –Conversion of Ethiopian eunuch

20. 20 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 9: Conversion of Saul –Jesus appeared to Saul –Saul is baptized and preaches –Peter goes to Lydda and Joppa Acts 9: Conversion of Saul –Jesus appeared to Saul –Saul is baptized and preaches –Peter goes to Lydda and Joppa

21. 21 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 10: Conversion of Cornelius –Vision of Cornelius –Vision of Peter –Holy Spirit falls on Cornelius and his house –Conversion of Cornelius Acts 10: Conversion of Cornelius –Vision of Cornelius –Vision of Peter –Holy Spirit falls on Cornelius and his house –Conversion of Cornelius

22. 22 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 11: Barnabas & Saul in Antioch of Syria –Peter reports Cornelius’ conversion –Barnabas sent to Antioch –He and Saul teach many –Disciples called “Christians” Acts 11: Barnabas & Saul in Antioch of Syria –Peter reports Cornelius’ conversion –Barnabas sent to Antioch –He and Saul teach many –Disciples called “Christians”

23. 23 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 12: Death of James and Herod –James put to death –Peter arrested –Peter’s escape –Herod’s death Acts 12: Death of James and Herod –James put to death –Peter arrested –Peter’s escape –Herod’s death

24. 24 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 13: First Preaching Trip –Barnabas and Saul –From Antioch to Cyprus –Into Asia to Antioch of Pisidia –Paul’s sermon: Jesus the Savior Acts 13: First Preaching Trip –Barnabas and Saul –From Antioch to Cyprus –Into Asia to Antioch of Pisidia –Paul’s sermon: Jesus the Savior

25. 25 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 14: First Preaching Trip –Visit Iconium, Lystra & Derbe Stoned at Lystra –Revisit each place and appoint elders Acts 14: First Preaching Trip –Visit Iconium, Lystra & Derbe Stoned at Lystra –Revisit each place and appoint elders

26. 26 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 15: Doctrinal Problem –Meeting in Jerusalem –Letter to Gentile brethren Circumcision & keeping the law of Moses not necessary for salvation Acts 15: Doctrinal Problem –Meeting in Jerusalem –Letter to Gentile brethren Circumcision & keeping the law of Moses not necessary for salvation

27. 27 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 16: Second Trip –Leave Antioch of Syria –Paul & Silas take Timothy –Go over to Macedonia Conversion of Lydia Paul & Silas put in jail Conversion of jailer Acts 16: Second Trip –Leave Antioch of Syria –Paul & Silas take Timothy –Go over to Macedonia Conversion of Lydia Paul & Silas put in jail Conversion of jailer

28. 28 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 17: Second Trip –Thessalonica & Berea –Jewish persecution –Paul preaches in Athens about “the unknown God” Acts 17: Second Trip –Thessalonica & Berea –Jewish persecution –Paul preaches in Athens about “the unknown God”

29. 29 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 18: Second Trip –Paul preaches in Corinth –Writes 1& 2 Thessalonians from Corinth –Concludes 2 nd trip –Beginning of 3 rd trip –Apollos introduced Acts 18: Second Trip –Paul preaches in Corinth –Writes 1& 2 Thessalonians from Corinth –Concludes 2 nd trip –Beginning of 3 rd trip –Apollos introduced

30. 30 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 19: Third Trip –Paul preaches in Ephesus –Word spreads throughout Asia –Writes 1 Corinthians Acts 19: Third Trip –Paul preaches in Ephesus –Word spreads throughout Asia –Writes 1 Corinthians

31. 31 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 20: Third Trip –Goes to Macedonia Writes 2 Corinthians –Wintered in Corinth Writes Romans –Lord’s supper in Troas –Meeting with Ephesian elders Acts 20: Third Trip –Goes to Macedonia Writes 2 Corinthians –Wintered in Corinth Writes Romans –Lord’s supper in Troas –Meeting with Ephesian elders

32. 32 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 21: Third Trip –Concludes trip at Jerusalem –Paul is arrested Acts 21: Third Trip –Concludes trip at Jerusalem –Paul is arrested

33. 33 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 22: Paul’s Defense to the Jews –Sermon to the Jews Review of Paul’s life and conversion Acts 22: Paul’s Defense to the Jews –Sermon to the Jews Review of Paul’s life and conversion

34. 34 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 23: Paul’s Defense to the Sanhedrin –Council is divided –Plot to kill Paul –Transferred to Caesarea Acts 23: Paul’s Defense to the Sanhedrin –Council is divided –Plot to kill Paul –Transferred to Caesarea

35. 35 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 24: Paul’s Defense before Felix –Answered charges –Preaches “the faith” to Felix & Drusilla Acts 24: Paul’s Defense before Felix –Answered charges –Preaches “the faith” to Felix & Drusilla

36. 36 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 25: Paul’s Defense before Festus –Paul appeals to Caesar –Festus uncertain of charges against Paul Acts 25: Paul’s Defense before Festus –Paul appeals to Caesar –Festus uncertain of charges against Paul

37. 37 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 26: Paul’s Defense before Agrippa –Review of Paul’s conversion –Nothing worthy of prison Acts 26: Paul’s Defense before Agrippa –Review of Paul’s conversion –Nothing worthy of prison

38. 38 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 27: Paul’s Trip to Rome –Begins trip to Rome –Storm & shipwreck on Malta (Melita) Acts 27: Paul’s Trip to Rome –Begins trip to Rome –Storm & shipwreck on Malta (Melita)

39. 39 The “Key” & Main Points of each Chapter Acts 28: Paul’s Trip to Rome –Arrives at Rome –Prison in own hired dwelling for two years Preaching kingdom Writes Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Philippians Acts 28: Paul’s Trip to Rome –Arrives at Rome –Prison in own hired dwelling for two years Preaching kingdom Writes Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Philippians