5 Things to Know About The Book of Acts

Written By Christian Headden

  1. Acts of the Apostles (Acts) is the fifth book of the New Testament written by the apostle Luke, addressed to Theophilus, a name meaning loved by God.

  2. Acts gives a historical record of the early church and describes the apostles’ teachings and deeds after Jesus’ ascension.

  3. Acts begins with an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and a proclamation, by Peter, of the gospel of Christ.

  4. The book gives Christians insight to the works of the Spirit through the apostles and early believers as well as Paul’s conversion.

  5. The presence and power of the Holy Spirit seen in Acts serves to encourage and comfort those who believe.

Christian Headden
Next

5 Things to Know About The Book of Matthew