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.

Commentary

28 chapters

Biblical figures

Key figures in The Acts of the Apostles

God

Supreme Being

Israel

King

David

Prophet, King of Israel

John

Prophet

Jesus

Prophet

Moses

Prophet, biblical judge

Jerusalem

Capital

Egypt

Pharaoh

Mark

Gospel writer

Saul

Prophet, King of Israel

Jacob

Prophet, Patriarchs

Levi

Priest

Aaron

High Priest of Israel

Solomon

Prophet, King of Israel

Pharaoh

Ben

Son of Jacob.

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

Benjamin

Son of Jacob.

Paul

Apostle

Peter

Pope, apostle, Catholic bishop, Patriarch of Antioch

Syria

Ruler

Samuel

Prophet, biblical judge

Isaac

Prophet, patriarch

Samaria

King of Israel

Joel

Prophet

Simon

Fisherman

Galilee

Region

Damascus

Governor of Damascus

Herod

King

Mary

Mother of Jesus

Simeon

Priest

Caesar

Emperor

Jesse

Father of King David

Judaea

Governor

Philip

Apostle

James

Apostle

Nazar

Prophet.

Judas

Apostle.

Elam

Governor

Barnabas

Apostle

Nazareth

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

Asia

continent

Esaias

Prophet

Gaza

Ruler of Gaza

Sidon

King

Arabia

Queen

Timotheus

Disciple and companion of the apostle Paul.

Anani

High priest

Anania

High Priest

Andrew

positionheld: Apostle

Festus

Governor

Silas

Chief Apostle

Thomas

Apostle

Achaia

Proconsul

Ananias

High Priest

Apollos

Teacher of the Way

Cornelius

Centurion

Dor

Generation.

Felix

Governor

Rome

King

Cilicia

Governor

Corinth

Corinth was a city in Greece.

Cyprus

Governor

Galatia

Governor

Gamaliel

Teacher

Grecia

Greece.

Salmon

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

Stephen

Deacon

Alexander

King

Aquila

Apostle

Joses

Assistant to the Apostle Paul

Troas

Anna

Athens

Diana

Gaius

Jason

Libya

Matthew

Apostle

Priscilla

Tychicus

Apostle

Alexandria

Annas

Augustus

Bartholomew

Apostle

Cyrene

Italy

Lydia

Berea

Bernice

Claudius

Demetrius

Erastus

Apostle

Jupiter

Justus

Thessalonia

Corinthians

Crispus

Apostle

Dorcas

Julius

Lucius

Matthias

Apostle

Mysia

Nazarene

Olivet

Tabitha

Theophilus

Adria

Apollonia

Athenia

Attalia

Candace

Castor

Clauda

Damaris

Dionysius

Drusilla

Lycia

Madian

Melita

Myra

Nicolas

Niger

Paulus

Phenicia

Pollux

Rhodes

Sapphira

Saron

Timon

Aristarchus

Catholic bishop

Caiaphas

High Priest of Israel

Parmenas

Apostle

Chapters

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Ananias and Sapphira Incident

The Acts of the Apostles 5

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

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.

Stephen's Martyrdom

The Acts of the Apostles 7

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

The Conversion of Saul

The Acts of the Apostles 8

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

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.

The Conversion of Cornelius

The Acts of the Apostles 10

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

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.

The Arrest and Escape of Peter

The Acts of the Apostles 12

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

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.

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.

The Jerusalem Council

The Acts of the Apostles 15

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

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.

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.

The Voyage to Rome

The Acts of the Apostles 18

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

The Riot in Ephesus

The Acts of the Apostles 19

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

The Farewell to the Ephesian Elders

The Acts of the Apostles 20

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

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.

The Defense Before the Jerusalem Mob

The Acts of the Apostles 22

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

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.

The Defense Before Felix

The Acts of the Apostles 24

Paul stands trial before Felix, the Roman governor.

The Defense Before Festus

The Acts of the Apostles 25

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

The Defense Before Agrippa

The Acts of the Apostles 26

Paul gives his testimony before King Agrippa.

The Voyage to Rome

The Acts of the Apostles 27

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

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.