
Study the Book of
Acts
A guide to understanding the structure, themes, and message of
Acts
Overview
Acts records the spread of the gospel after Christ’s resurrection and traces the growth of the early church through the ministry of the apostles.
Quick Facts
Date
First century AD
Author
Traditionally attributed to Luke
Testament
New Testament
Biblical Division
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Literary Genre
Historical Narrative
Purpose
To document the work of the risen Christ through the Holy Spirit as the gospel advances from Jerusalem to the nations.
Historical & Biblical Context
<p class="font_8">Acts continues the account begun in the Gospel of Luke and records the expansion of the Christian movement after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. Traditionally attributed to Luke, the book traces the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the witness of the apostles in Jerusalem, and the spread of the gospel throughout the Roman world, especially through the ministry of Paul. In the biblical timeline, Acts stands between the Gospels and the epistles, providing the historical setting for many of the New Testament letters and showing how the church was established in fulfillment of Christ’s commission. </p>
Structure


Major Themes
Key Passages

How to Study
Acts
Guided Study Path
If you're not sure where to begin, this pathway breaks the book into study units that can be carefully observed and meditated on in one sitting, though they don't have to be. Study 1, for example, can take several days, while Study 2 may be only one day. It's intentionally not broken into timed units, so that you can move at your own pace and spend time with each passage.
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Dig Deeper into
Acts
Our Bible study guides walk through each book with structured questions that help you observe the text carefully, trace major themes, and understand how the message fits within the larger story of Scripture. The Study Guide can be used individually or with the Leader Guide in a group setting.
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