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The Acts of the Apostles

The Acts of the Apostles. A Survey. 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). General Outline of Acts.

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The Acts of the Apostles

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  1. The Acts of the Apostles A Survey

  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)

  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

  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. 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

  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

  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)

  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

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

  10. Peter (1-12) Paul (13-28) Peter and Paul in Acts Major sermon - 2:14-4113:16-43 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. Peter (1-12) Paul (13-28) Peter and Paul in Acts Raised dead - 9:36-4220:9-10 Preaching tours - 8:25; 13:1–21:17 9:32ff Prison escapes - 12:3-19 16:22-28

  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

  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

  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

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

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

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

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

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

  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

  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

  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”

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

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

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

  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

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

  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

  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

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

  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

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

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

  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

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