The Acts of the Apostles

The Early Church

The Book of Acts, also known as the Acts of the Apostles, is a book of the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written account of the early Christian church and the spread of the gospel in the years following the resurrection of Jesus. The Book of Acts is traditionally attributed to the apostle Luke, who was a close associate of the apostle Paul.The Book of Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It then goes on to describe the spread of the gospel through the ministry of Jesus' disciples, including the apostle Peter, the apostle Paul, and other early Christian leaders. The Book of Acts also includes accounts of the establishment of the early Christian church, including the selection of Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles, and the spread of the gospel to various parts of the Roman Empire.Key figures in the Book of Acts include the apostles Peter, Paul, and John, as well as other early Christian leaders such as Stephen, Philip, and Barnabas. The Book also mentions various other individuals, such as the Pharisees, the Roman authorities, and various converts to Christianity, who play significant roles in the story. The Book also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.
The Acts of the Apostles - The Early Church
The Acts of the Apostles - The Early Church
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The Acts of the Apostles

The Early Church

The book of Acts is the fifth book of the New Testament and is the second part of the Gospel of Luke. It is a historical account of the early Christian church and the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome. The book of Acts is a narrative of the events that occurred after Jesus’ ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It is a record of the growth and development of the early church and the spread of the gospel to the Gentiles. The book of Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It then follows the ministry of the apostles as they preach the gospel and establish churches throughout the Roman Empire. The book of Acts also records the persecution of the early church and the martyrdom of Stephen. It also records the conversion of Saul of Tarsus and his subsequent ministry as Paul. The book of Acts is an important source of information about the early church and its development. It provides insight into the spread of the gospel and the growth of the church. It also provides a record of the persecution of the early church and the courage of the believers in the face of adversity. The book of Acts is an important source of information for understanding the development of the early church and the spread of the gospel.

Biblical figures

Key figures that appear in The Acts of the Apostles.

G

God

Supreme Being

I

Israel

King

D

David

Prophet, King of Israel

J

John

Prophet

J

Jesus

Prophet

M

Moses

Prophet, biblical judge

J

Jerusalem

Capital

E

Egypt

Pharaoh

M

Mark

Gospel writer

S

Saul

Prophet, King of Israel

J

Jacob

Prophet, Patriarchs

L

Levi

Priest

A

Aaron

High Priest of Israel

S

Solomon

Prophet, King of Israel

P

Pharaoh

Pharaoh

B

Ben

Son of Jacob.

A

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

J

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

B

Benjamin

Son of Jacob.

P

Paul

Apostle

P

Peter

Pope, apostle, Catholic bishop, Patriarch of Antioch

S

Syria

Ruler

S

Samuel

Prophet, biblical judge

I

Isaac

Prophet, patriarch

S

Samaria

King of Israel

J

Joel

Prophet

S

Simon

Fisherman

G

Galilee

Region

D

Damascus

Governor of Damascus

H

Herod

King

M

Mary

Mother of Jesus

S

Simeon

Priest

C

Caesar

Emperor

J

Jesse

Father of King David

J

Judaea

Governor

P

Philip

Apostle

J

James

Apostle

N

Nazar

Prophet.

J

Judas

Apostle.

E

Elam

Governor

B

Barnabas

Apostle

N

Nazareth

There is no specific positionheld mentioned in relation to the figure Nazareth in the Bible.

A

Asia

continent

E

Esaias

Prophet

G

Gaza

Ruler of Gaza

S

Sidon

King

A

Arabia

Queen

T

Timotheus

Disciple and companion of the apostle Paul.

A

Anani

High priest

A

Anania

High Priest

A

Andrew

positionheld: Apostle

F

Festus

Governor

S

Silas

Chief Apostle

T

Thomas

Apostle

A

Achaia

Proconsul

A

Ananias

High Priest

A

Apollos

Teacher of the Way

C

Cornelius

Centurion

D

Dor

Generation.

F

Felix

Governor

R

Rome

King

C

Cilicia

Governor

C

Corinth

Corinth was a city in Greece.

C

Cyprus

Governor

G

Galatia

Governor

G

Gamaliel

Teacher

G

Grecia

Greece.

S

Salmon

Chief of the house of the father of the father of Boaz

S

Stephen

Deacon

A

Alexander

King

A

Aquila

Apostle

J

Joses

Assistant to the Apostle Paul

T

Troas

A

Anna

A

Athens

D

Diana

G

Gaius

J

Jason

L

Libya

M

Matthew

Apostle

P

Priscilla

T

Tychicus

Apostle

A

Alexandria

A

Annas

A

Augustus

B

Bartholomew

Apostle

C

Cyrene

I

Italy

L

Lydia

B

Berea

B

Bernice

C

Claudius

D

Demetrius

E

Erastus

Apostle

J

Jupiter

J

Justus

T

Thessalonia

C

Corinthians

C

Crispus

Apostle

D

Dorcas

J

Julius

L

Lucius

M

Matthias

Apostle

M

Mysia

N

Nazarene

O

Olivet

T

Tabitha

T

Theophilus

A

Adria

A

Apollonia

A

Athenia

A

Attalia

C

Candace

C

Castor

C

Clauda

D

Damaris

D

Dionysius

D

Drusilla

L

Lycia

M

Madian

M

Melita

M

Myra

N

Nicolas

N

Niger

P

Paulus

P

Phenicia

P

Pollux

R

Rhodes

S

Sapphira

S

Saron

T

Timon

A

Aristarchus

Catholic bishop

C

Caiaphas

High Priest of Israel

E

Er

P

Parmenas

Apostle

Chapters

Explore all the chapters of The Acts of the Apostles.

26 verses3 min

The Ascension of Jesus and the Selection of Matthias

The Acts of the Apostles 1

The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles at Pentecost, and they begin to preach and perform miracles in Jerusalem.

47 verses4 min

The Coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

The Acts of the Apostles 2

Peter preaches to a large crowd, and many are saved and baptized.

26 verses3 min

The Healing of the Lame Man

The Acts of the Apostles 3

Peter and John heal a man at the temple gate, and they are arrested and put on trial.

37 verses4 min

The Arrest and Release of Peter and John

The Acts of the Apostles 4

The apostles are arrested again, but an angel frees them from prison and they continue to preach.

42 verses4 min

The Ananias and Sapphira Incident

The Acts of the Apostles 5

Ananias and Sapphira lie to the apostles, and they die as a result.

15 verses2 min

The Appointment of the Seven

The Acts of the Apostles 6

The apostles choose seven men to help with the ministry, and Stephen becomes the first martyr for the faith.

60 verses6 min

Stephen's Martyrdom

The Acts of the Apostles 7

Stephen gives a powerful speech before the council, and he is stoned to death.

40 verses4 min

The Conversion of Saul

The Acts of the Apostles 8

Saul (later known as Paul) is converted to Christianity and begins to preach.

43 verses4 min

The Conversion of Saul on the Road to Damascus

The Acts of the Apostles 9

Paul is arrested and brought to trial in Jerusalem, but he escapes to Tarsus.

48 verses5 min

The Conversion of Cornelius

The Acts of the Apostles 10

Cornelius, a Roman centurion, becomes the first Gentile convert to Christianity.

30 verses3 min

Peter Defends His Actions to the Jerusalem Council

The Acts of the Apostles 11

Peter defends his actions before the council, and the Gentile converts are accepted into the church.

25 verses3 min

The Arrest and Escape of Peter

The Acts of the Apostles 12

King Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, but an angel frees him.

52 verses5 min

The First Missionary Journey of Paul and Barnabas

The Acts of the Apostles 13

Paul and Barnabas are set apart for missionary work and begin their first journey.

28 verses3 min

The Second Missionary Journey of Paul and Silas

The Acts of the Apostles 14

Paul and Barnabas continue their missionary work, facing opposition and performing miracles.

41 verses4 min

The Jerusalem Council

The Acts of the Apostles 15

The council at Jerusalem decides that Gentile converts do not have to follow Jewish customs.

40 verses4 min

The Third Missionary Journey of Paul

The Acts of the Apostles 16

Paul and Silas are arrested and imprisoned in Philippi, but an earthquake frees them and they continue their journey.

34 verses3 min

The Arrest of Paul in Jerusalem

The Acts of the Apostles 17

Paul preaches in Thessalonica and Berea, and faces opposition from the Jewish leaders.

28 verses3 min

The Voyage to Rome

The Acts of the Apostles 18

Paul continues his missionary work in Corinth, and Apollos also begins preaching there.

41 verses4 min

The Riot in Ephesus

The Acts of the Apostles 19

Paul performs miracles in Ephesus and teaches about the Holy Spirit.

38 verses4 min

The Farewell to the Ephesian Elders

The Acts of the Apostles 20

Paul travels to Jerusalem and speaks to the elders of the church.

40 verses4 min

The Arrest of Paul in Jerusalem

The Acts of the Apostles 21

Paul is arrested in Jerusalem and brought to trial before the Roman authorities.

30 verses3 min

The Defense Before the Jerusalem Mob

The Acts of the Apostles 22

Paul defends himself before the crowd and explains his conversion to Christianity.

35 verses3 min

The Defense Before the Council

The Acts of the Apostles 23

Paul is rescued from a plot to kill him and is sent to stand trial in Caesarea.

27 verses3 min

The Defense Before Felix

The Acts of the Apostles 24

Paul stands trial before Felix, the Roman governor.

27 verses3 min

The Defense Before Festus

The Acts of the Apostles 25

Paul appeals to Caesar and is sent to Rome under guard.

32 verses3 min

The Defense Before Agrippa

The Acts of the Apostles 26

Paul gives his testimony before King Agrippa.

44 verses4 min

The Voyage to Rome

The Acts of the Apostles 27

Paul's ship is shipwrecked and they are stranded on the island of Malta.

31 verses3 min

The Arrival in Rome and Paul's House Arrest

The Acts of the Apostles 28

Paul arrives in Rome and is allowed to live under house arrest.