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Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles

Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles The 44th book of the Bible, the 5th in the New Testament A historical book about the beginnings of Christianity

The 44th book of the Bible, the 5th in the New Testament
A historical book about the beginnings of Christianity

Like the Gospel of Luke, the Acts of the Apostles is addressed to Theophilus and was written by Luke the doctor, a companion and co-worker of the Apostle Paul.

This second account by Luke was likely written during Paul’s two-year imprisonment in Rome around the year 63 AD, as it concludes with this event without mentioning the outcome of the trial.

In the Acts of the Apostles, Luke describes in detail the events following the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The formation of the first Christian community in Jerusalem with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and the subsequent spread of the Christian faith from Judea through Samaria to the Gentile regions and as far as the “ends of the earth” known at that time.

In chapter 15, we learn details about the Council of Jerusalem, which took place in Jerusalem around the year 48 A.D.
An event of central importance for the “mission to the Gentiles” and thus for all believers from the non-Jewish nations.

One aim of this book is to provide the entire “Christian world” with a historical overview of the beginnings and spread of our faith.


Outline of the Acts of the Apostles:

Chapters 1–7 – The spread of the Christian faith in Jerusalem and throughout Judea—the “Jewish” homeland of that time

Chapter 8 – Samaria is reached by disciples who have left Jerusalem because of persecution – the Samaritans were familiar with the Jewish commandments

Chapters 9–12 – The first Gentiles from the “nations” are converted to Jesus

Chapters 13–28 – The spread of the Christian message to the ends of the known world

Content of the Acts of the Apostles:

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