Introduction to the book of Acts
The writer is Luke, the author is the Holy Spirit.The book seems to have been written from Rome.Luke was a Greek physician who travelled with Paul. I Timothy 4:11The beginning of the book of Acts takes place about 30 AD. The book was written about 63 AD and records history of the first 30 years of the church.The book is extremely accurate, mentioning many people and places by name.Acts is in a way a sequel to the gospels.John 14:26; 15:16, 26; 16:13Matthew 28:18-20 – The great commission to the apostles.Mark 16:15-16Luke 24:46-53 – These promises were made to the apostles.Holy Spirit baptism was a promise to the apostles, not a command. The Holy Spirit would be received in Jerusalem soon (“not many days”). The Holy Spirit would allow the apostles to work miracles and bear witness of Jesus.Mark 16:20“Witness”Martyr?A witness gives testimony of something they know or have seen.Why is God’s message still alive today?
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