10/29/2025
The Book of Acts is fundamental to understanding the birth, mission, and power of the early Church. 1. Context and Foundations
1. The author (Luke) and his purpose—the link between the Gospel of Luke and Acts.
2. The historical context—the era of the Roman Empire, the situation of the Jews and Gentiles.
3. The structure of the book—"You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8).
🔹 2. The Holy Spirit: Power and Direction
1. The promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-8).
2. Pentecost and the birth of the Church (Acts 2).
3. The role of the Holy Spirit in the mission, preaching, miracles, and decisions of the Church.
4. Spiritual Gifts and the Growth of Faith
🔹 3. The Birth and Growth of the Church
1. The First Christian Communities—Unity, Sharing, Prayer, Perseverance (Acts 2:42-47).
2. The Organization of the Church—Deacons, Elders, Apostolic Leadership.
3. Persecutions and Their Impact on the Spread of the Gospel.
4. Miracles as Confirmation of the Apostolic Message.
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