Talking to Mormons

Acts 1-5 – Come Follow Me


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When were the “times of restitution of all things” accomplished?  Was it fulfilled in Joseph Smith’s day or Jesus Christ’s?

 As the Book of Acts begins, Luke explains this rich historical account is a continuation of his former account – the Book of Luke.   When we call it the “The Acts of the Apostles” it is a bit of a misnomer because it does not speak of all the Apostles and their acts.  Even though the others are briefly mentioned, the Acts of the Apostles are really limited to the Acts of Peter and Paul, who in some ways represent the work of God among the Jews – through Peter – and then the Gentiles – through Paul.  It is interesting that Luke was a Gentile.  We don’t really know when he converted to the faith.  In Luke 1:2 he intimates that he received his information from those who were “eye-witnesses and ministers of the word from the beginning.”  The design of Luke’s Gospel was to describe the work and humanity of Christ until He ascended into heaven.  And, then

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