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It highlights the missionary journeys of the apostles, particularly Peter and Paul, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Acts documents the spread of the Gospel, the inclusion of Gentiles, and the establishment of Christian communities.Title and Author: The book of Acts, also known as “The Acts of the Apostles,” is attributed to Luke, the beloved physician and companion of the Apostle Paul. Luke is also the author of the Gospel of Luke, and both books are addressed to Theophilus, suggesting a two-part work. The title “Acts” reflects the actions and teachings of the apostles, particularly Peter and Paul, as they spread the Gospel.Historical Context: Acts was likely written between AD 60 and 70, during a time when the early church was expanding rapidly despite facing persecution. The Roman Empire was the dominant political power, and the Jewish temple in Jerusalem was still standing, indicating a composition before AD 70. The book provides a bridge between the Gospels and the Epistles, detailing the transition from Jesus’ earthly ministry to the establishment of the church.Audience and Purpose: The primary audience of the text was Theophilus, a person of high rank or a general term for “lover of God.” The broader audience includes Gentile Christians and those interested in the history and spread of Christianity. Luke’s detailed account serves to educate and encourage believers by showing the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church.Genre and Style: Acts is a historical narrative, blending theological reflection with detailed accounts of events. Luke’s style is orderly and precise, reflecting his background as a physician and historian.<div class="vheading2">Key People</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/theophilus.htm">Theophilus</a> (<a href="/acts/1.htm">Acts 1:1</a>) - The recipient of the Book of Acts, also addressed in the Gospel of Luke. The name means "lover of God" or "friend of God." 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> (<a href="/acts/1.htm">Acts 1:1</a>) - Central figure of Christianity, whose life, death, and resurrection are foundational to the faith. Acts begins with His ascension. 3. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - One of Jesus' twelve apostles, a leading figure in the early church, known for his bold preaching and leadership. 4. <a href="/topical/j/john.htm">John</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - Another of Jesus' apostles, brother of James, and a prominent figure in the early church. 5. <a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - Brother of John, one of the apostles, and part of Jesus' inner circle. 6. <a href="/topical/a/andrew.htm">Andrew</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - Brother of Peter and one of the apostles. 7. <a href="/topical/p/philip.htm">Philip</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - One of the apostles, known for his evangelistic work. 8. <a href="/topical/t/thomas.htm">Thomas</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - One of the apostles, famously known for doubting Jesus' resurrection until he saw Him. 9. <a href="/topical/b/bartholomew.htm">Bartholomew</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - One of the apostles, also known as Nathanael in the Gospel of John. 10. <a href="/topical/m/matthew.htm">Matthew</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - One of the apostles, formerly a tax collector. 11. <a href="/topical/j/james_son_of_alphaeus.htm">James son of Alphaeus</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - One of the apostles, sometimes referred to as James the Less. 12. <a href="/topical/s/simon_the_zealot.htm">Simon the Zealot</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - One of the apostles, known for his zealous nature. 13. <a href="/topical/j/judas_son_of_james.htm">Judas son of James</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - Also known as Thaddaeus, one of the apostles. 14. <a href="/topical/m/mary,_the_mother_of_jesus.htm">Mary, the mother of Jesus</a> (<a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Acts 1:14</a>) - Present with the apostles in prayer after Jesus' ascension. 15. <a href="/topical/m/matthias.htm">Matthias</a> (<a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Acts 1:23</a>) - Chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles. 16. <a href="/topical/j/joseph_called_barsabbas.htm">Joseph called Barsabbas (Justus)</a> (<a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Acts 1:23</a>) - Considered as a candidate to replace Judas Iscariot. 17. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> (<a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a>) - The third person of the Trinity, who empowers the apostles at Pentecost. 18. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> (<a href="/acts/2-25.htm">Acts 2:25</a>) - King of Israel, quoted by Peter in his sermon at Pentecost. 19. <a href="/topical/a/ananias.htm">Ananias</a> (<a href="/acts/5.htm">Acts 5:1</a>) - A member of the early church who, along with his wife Sapphira, lied about a donation and was struck dead. 20. <a href="/topical/s/sapphira.htm">Sapphira</a> (<a href="/acts/5.htm">Acts 5:1</a>) - Wife of Ananias, also struck dead for lying about the donation. 21. <a href="/topical/g/gamaliel.htm">Gamaliel</a> (<a href="/acts/5-34.htm">Acts 5:34</a>) - A respected Pharisee and teacher of the law who advised caution in dealing with the apostles. 22. <a href="/topical/s/stephen.htm">Stephen</a> (<a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>) - One of the seven deacons chosen to serve the early church, known for his powerful preaching and martyrdom. 23. <a href="/topical/p/philip_the_evangelist.htm">Philip the Evangelist</a> (<a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>) - One of the seven deacons, later known for his evangelistic work in Samaria and with the Ethiopian eunuch. 24. <a href="/topical/p/prochorus.htm">Prochorus</a> (<a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>) - One of the seven deacons chosen to serve the early church. 25. <a href="/topical/n/nicanor.htm">Nicanor</a> (<a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>) - One of the seven deacons chosen to serve the early church. 26. <a href="/topical/t/timon.htm">Timon</a> (<a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>) - One of the seven deacons chosen to serve the early church. 27. <a href="/topical/p/parmenas.htm">Parmenas</a> (<a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>) - One of the seven deacons chosen to serve the early church. 28. <a href="/topical/n/nicolas.htm">Nicolas</a> (<a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>) - A proselyte from Antioch, one of the seven deacons. 29. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul (Paul)</a> (<a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Acts 7:58</a>) - Initially a persecutor of Christians, he later becomes a leading apostle and missionary after his conversion. 30. <a href="/topical/p/philip_the_evangelist.htm">Philip the Evangelist</a> (<a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Acts 8:5</a>) - Preaches in Samaria and to the Ethiopian eunuch. 31. <a href="/topical/s/simon_the_sorcerer.htm">Simon the Sorcerer</a> (<a href="/acts/8-9.htm">Acts 8:9</a>) - A magician in Samaria who tries to buy the power of the Holy Spirit. 32. <a href="/topical/e/ethiopian_eunuch.htm">Ethiopian Eunuch</a> (<a href="/acts/8-27.htm">Acts 8:27</a>) - An official in the court of the Ethiopian queen, converted and baptized by Philip. 33. <a href="/topical/a/ananias_of_damascus.htm">Ananias of Damascus</a> (<a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Acts 9:10</a>) - A disciple in Damascus who heals Saul of his blindness and baptizes him. 34. <a href="/topical/a/aeneas.htm">Aeneas</a> (<a href="/acts/9-33.htm">Acts 9:33</a>) - A paralytic healed by Peter in Lydda. 35. <a href="/topical/t/tabitha.htm">Tabitha (Dorcas)</a> (<a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36</a>) - A disciple in Joppa known for her good works, raised from the dead by Peter. 36. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm">Cornelius</a> (<a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10:1</a>) - A Roman centurion in Caesarea, the first Gentile convert to Christianity. 37. <a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm">Barnabas</a> (<a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22</a>) - A prominent leader in the early church, known for his encouragement and partnership with Paul. 38. <a href="/topical/a/agabus.htm">Agabus</a> (<a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Acts 11:28</a>) - A prophet who predicts a famine. 39. <a href="/topical/j/james,_brother_of_john.htm">James, brother of John</a> (<a href="/acts/12-2.htm">Acts 12:2</a>) - An apostle martyred by Herod Agrippa I. 40. <a href="/topical/h/herod_agrippa_i.htm">Herod Agrippa I</a> (<a href="/acts/12.htm">Acts 12:1</a>) - A king who persecutes the church and is struck down by an angel. 41. <a href="/topical/j/john_mark.htm">John Mark</a> (<a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Acts 12:12</a>) - A companion of Paul and Barnabas, later the author of the Gospel of Mark. 42. <a href="/topical/e/elymas.htm">Elymas (Bar-Jesus)</a> (<a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Acts 13:6</a>) - A sorcerer who opposes Paul and Barnabas in Cyprus. 43. <a href="/topical/s/sergius_paulus.htm">Sergius Paulus</a> (<a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7</a>) - The proconsul of Cyprus who converts to Christianity. 44. <a href="/topical/j/james,_brother_of_jesus.htm">James, brother of Jesus</a> (<a href="/acts/15-13.htm">Acts 15:13</a>) - A leader in the Jerusalem church, known for his wisdom and role in the Jerusalem Council. 45. <a href="/topical/s/silas.htm">Silas</a> (<a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22</a>) - A leader in the early church who accompanies Paul on his second missionary journey. 46. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> (<a href="/acts/16.htm">Acts 16:1</a>) - A young disciple from Lystra who becomes a close companion of Paul. 47. <a href="/topical/l/lydia.htm">Lydia</a> (<a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14</a>) - A businesswoman in Philippi who converts to Christianity and hosts Paul and his companions. 48. <a href="/topical/j/jason.htm">Jason</a> (<a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5</a>) - A believer in Thessalonica who hosts Paul and Silas. 49. <a href="/topical/a/aquila.htm">Aquila</a> (<a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2</a>) - A Jewish tentmaker who, along with his wife Priscilla, becomes a close associate of Paul. 50. <a href="/topical/p/priscilla.htm">Priscilla</a> (<a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2</a>) - Wife of Aquila, known for her teaching and support of Paul. 51. <a href="/topical/a/apollos.htm">Apollos</a> (<a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Acts 18:24</a>) - An eloquent preacher from Alexandria who is instructed more fully in the faith by Priscilla and Aquila. 52. <a href="/topical/g/gallio.htm">Gallio</a> (<a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12</a>) - The proconsul of Achaia who dismisses charges against Paul. 53. Demetrius (<a href="/acts/19-24.htm">Acts 19:24</a>) - A silversmith in Ephesus who incites a riot against Paul. 54. Eutychus (<a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9</a>) - A young man who falls asleep and falls from a window during Paul's sermon, later revived by Paul. 55. Agabus (<a href="/acts/21-10.htm">Acts 21:10</a>) - A prophet who predicts Paul's arrest in Jerusalem. 56. Felix (<a href="/acts/23-24.htm">Acts 23:24</a>) - The Roman governor who hears Paul's case. 57. Festus (<a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27</a>) - Successor to Felix as governor, who also hears Paul's case. 58. Agrippa II (<a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13</a>) - A king who hears Paul's defense. 59. Bernice (<a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13</a>) - Sister of Agrippa II, present during Paul's defense. 60. Julius (<a href="/acts/27.htm">Acts 27:1</a>) - A centurion who escorts Paul to Rome.<div class="vheading2">Key Places</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> (<a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Acts 1:4</a>) - Jerusalem is the starting point of the early Christian church. It is where Jesus instructs His disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit and where the Pentecost event occurs. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a> (<a href="/acts/1-12.htm">Acts 1:12</a>) - Located near Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives is where Jesus ascends into heaven. It is a significant site for both Jewish and Christian traditions. 3. <a href="/topical/u/upper_room.htm">Upper Room</a> (<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>) - The Upper Room in Jerusalem is where the disciples gather for prayer and to choose a replacement for Judas Iscariot. 4. <a href="/topical/t/temple.htm">Temple</a> (<a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46</a>) - The Temple in Jerusalem is a central place of worship and teaching for the early Christians, where they continue to meet and preach. 5. <a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a> (<a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Acts 8:5</a>) - Samaria is the region where Philip the Evangelist preaches, leading to many conversions and the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish communities. 6. <a href="/topical/g/gaza.htm">Gaza</a> (<a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Acts 8:26</a>) - Gaza is the desert road where Philip encounters the Ethiopian eunuch and explains the Scriptures to him, leading to the eunuch's baptism. 7. <a href="/topical/d/damascus.htm">Damascus</a> (<a href="/acts/9-2.htm">Acts 9:2</a>) - Damascus is where Saul (later Paul) is headed to persecute Christians when he experiences a dramatic conversion on the road. 8. <a href="/topical/j/joppa.htm">Joppa</a> (<a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36</a>) - Joppa is a coastal city where Peter raises Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead, demonstrating the power of God through the apostles. 9. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> (<a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10:1</a>) - Caesarea is the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, whose conversion marks a significant moment in the inclusion of Gentiles in the Christian faith. 10. <a href="/topical/a/antioch.htm">Antioch</a> (<a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Acts 11:19</a>) - Antioch becomes a major center for early Christianity and is where believers are first called "Christians." 11. <a href="/topical/c/cyprus.htm">Cyprus</a> (<a href="/acts/13-4.htm">Acts 13:4</a>) - Cyprus is the first stop on Paul and Barnabas's missionary journey, where they preach the gospel across the island. 12. <a href="/topical/p/pisidian_antioch.htm">Pisidian Antioch</a> (<a href="/acts/13-14.htm">Acts 13:14</a>) - Pisidian Antioch is a city in modern-day Turkey where Paul delivers a significant sermon in the synagogue, leading to both acceptance and opposition. 13. <a href="/topical/i/iconium.htm">Iconium</a> (<a href="/acts/13-51.htm">Acts 13:51</a>) - Iconium is another city in Asia Minor where Paul and Barnabas preach, facing both success and persecution. 14. <a href="/topical/l/lystra.htm">Lystra</a> (<a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Acts 14:6</a>) - Lystra is where Paul heals a crippled man, leading to the people mistaking him and Barnabas for gods. 15. <a href="/topical/d/derbe.htm">Derbe</a> (<a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Acts 14:6</a>) - Derbe is a city where Paul and Barnabas continue their missionary work, making many disciples. 16. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> (<a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12</a>) - Philippi is a Roman colony where Paul and Silas are imprisoned and later freed by a miraculous earthquake. 17. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a> (<a href="/acts/17.htm">Acts 17:1</a>) - Thessalonica is a major city where Paul preaches in the synagogue, leading to both conversions and opposition. 18. <a href="/topical/b/berea.htm">Berea</a> (<a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Acts 17:10</a>) - Berea is noted for its noble-minded Jews who eagerly examine the Scriptures to verify Paul's teachings. 19. <a href="/topical/a/athens.htm">Athens</a> (<a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Acts 17:15</a>) - Athens is where Paul delivers his famous sermon at the Areopagus, addressing the city's philosophers and religious practices. 20. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> (<a href="/acts/18.htm">Acts 18:1</a>) - Corinth is a significant city where Paul spends a considerable amount of time preaching and establishing a church. 21. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> (<a href="/acts/18-19.htm">Acts 18:19</a>) - Ephesus is a major center for early Christianity, where Paul performs miracles and faces opposition from local craftsmen. 22. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> (<a href="/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22</a>) - Paul returns to Caesarea, marking the end of his second missionary journey. 23. <a href="/topical/t/troas.htm">Troas</a> (<a href="/acts/20-5.htm">Acts 20:5</a>) - Troas is where Paul has a vision of a man from Macedonia calling for help, leading to the spread of the gospel in Europe. 24. <a href="/topical/m/miletus.htm">Miletus</a> (<a href="/acts/20-15.htm">Acts 20:15</a>) - Miletus is where Paul meets with the Ephesian elders to give a farewell address, warning them of future challenges. 25. <a href="/topical/t/tyre.htm">Tyre</a> (<a href="/acts/21-3.htm">Acts 21:3</a>) - Tyre is a city where Paul stops on his way to Jerusalem, meeting with the local disciples. 26. <a href="/topical/p/ptolemais.htm">Ptolemais</a> (<a href="/acts/21-7.htm">Acts 21:7</a>) - Ptolemais is another stop on Paul's journey to Jerusalem, where he greets the believers. 27. <a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a> (<a href="/acts/28-14.htm">Acts 28:14</a>) - Rome is the final destination of Paul's journey, where he preaches the gospel while under house arrest.<div class="vheading2">Key Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/ascension_of_jesus.htm">Ascension of Jesus</a> (<a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Acts 1:9-11</a>): After giving final instructions to His disciples, Jesus ascends into heaven, witnessed by the apostles. Two angels appear and promise that Jesus will return in the same way. 2. <a href="/topical/c/choosing_of_matthias.htm">Choosing of Matthias</a> (<a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Acts 1:15-26</a>): The apostles, led by Peter, choose Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles through prayer and casting lots. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pentecost_and_the_coming_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Pentecost and the Coming of the Holy Spirit</a> (<a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2:1-4</a>): On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descends on the apostles, enabling them to speak in various tongues, which amazes the diverse crowd in Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/p/peter's_sermon_and_the_first_converts.htm">Peter's Sermon and the First Converts</a> (<a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Acts 2:14-41</a>): Peter addresses the crowd, explaining the significance of the events and proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah. About 3,000 people are baptized and added to the church. 5. <a href="/topical/h/healing_of_the_lame_man.htm">Healing of the Lame Man</a> (<a href="/acts/3.htm">Acts 3:1-10</a>): Peter and John heal a man lame from birth at the temple gate called Beautiful, which draws a crowd and provides an opportunity for Peter to preach. 6. <a href="/topical/p/peter_and_john_before_the_sanhedrin.htm">Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin</a> (<a href="/acts/4.htm">Acts 4:1-22</a>): The apostles are arrested and brought before the Jewish council for preaching about Jesus. They boldly testify about Jesus and are eventually released. 7. <a href="/topical/a/ananias_and_sapphira.htm">Ananias and Sapphira</a> (<a href="/acts/5.htm">Acts 5:1-11</a>): A couple, Ananias and Sapphira, lie about the proceeds from a land sale and are struck dead for their deceit, instilling fear in the early church. 8. <a href="/topical/a/appointment_of_the_seven_deacons.htm">Appointment of the Seven Deacons</a> (<a href="/acts/6.htm">Acts 6:1-6</a>): To address complaints about the distribution of food, the apostles appoint seven men, including Stephen and Philip, to oversee this task. 9. <a href="/topical/m/martyrdom_of_stephen.htm">Martyrdom of Stephen</a> (<a href="/acts/7-54.htm">Acts 7:54-60</a>): Stephen, one of the seven deacons, is falsely accused and stoned to death after delivering a powerful speech before the Sanhedrin, becoming the first Christian martyr. 10. <a href="/topical/p/philip_and_the_ethiopian_eunuch.htm">Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch</a> (<a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Acts 8:26-40</a>): Philip is led by the Spirit to meet an Ethiopian official on the road to Gaza. He explains the Scriptures to him, leading to the eunuch's baptism. 11. <a href="/topical/c/conversion_of_saul.htm">Conversion of Saul (Paul)</a> (<a href="/acts/9.htm">Acts 9:1-19</a>): Saul, a fierce persecutor of Christians, encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus, is blinded, and later regains his sight and is baptized, becoming a fervent apostle. 12. <a href="/topical/p/peter's_vision_and_cornelius'_conversion.htm">Peter's Vision and Cornelius' Conversion</a> (<a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10:1-48</a>): Peter receives a vision about clean and unclean animals, leading him to understand that the Gospel is for Gentiles as well. He preaches to Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and his household, who receive the Holy Spirit. 13. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_antioch.htm">The Church in Antioch</a> (<a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Acts 11:19-26</a>): The church in Antioch grows as a center for Gentile believers. Barnabas and Saul (Paul) teach there for a year, and the disciples are first called Christians. 14. <a href="/topical/j/james'_martyrdom_and_peter's_imprisonment.htm">James' Martyrdom and Peter's Imprisonment</a> (<a href="/acts/12.htm">Acts 12:1-19</a>): King Herod Agrippa I executes James, the brother of John, and imprisons Peter, who is miraculously freed by an angel. 15. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_first_missionary_journey.htm">Paul's First Missionary Journey</a> (<a href="/acts/13.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a>): Paul and Barnabas are set apart by the Holy Spirit and sent by the church in Antioch to spread the Gospel, marking the beginning of Paul's missionary journeys. 16. <a href="/topical/t/the_jerusalem_council.htm">The Jerusalem Council</a> (<a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15:1-29</a>): A council is held in Jerusalem to address the issue of whether Gentile converts must follow Jewish law. The decision is made that they are not bound by these laws, except for a few stipulations. 17. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_second_missionary_journey.htm">Paul's Second Missionary Journey</a> (<a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Acts 15:36-18</a>:22): Paul, accompanied by Silas, revisits churches and establishes new ones, including in Philippi, Thessalonica, and Corinth. 18. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_third_missionary_journey.htm">Paul's Third Missionary Journey</a> (<a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Acts 18:23-21</a>:17): Paul travels through Galatia and Phrygia, strengthens the disciples, and spends significant time in Ephesus, where he performs miracles and faces opposition. 19. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_arrest_in_jerusalem.htm">Paul's Arrest in Jerusalem</a> (<a href="/acts/21-27.htm">Acts 21:27-36</a>): Paul is arrested in the temple in Jerusalem after being accused of bringing Gentiles into the temple, leading to a riot. 20. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_trials_and_journey_to_rome.htm">Paul's Trials and Journey to Rome</a> (<a href="/acts/23.htm">Acts 23:1-28</a>:31): Paul defends himself before various officials, including Felix, Festus, and King Agrippa. He appeals to Caesar and is sent to Rome, where he continues to preach under house arrest.<div class="vheading2">Themes</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>) - The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in empowering the apostles and guiding the early church. Jesus promises the disciples that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them, enabling them to be His witnesses. This theme is central to the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the church. 2. <a href="/topical/w/witness_and_evangelism.htm">Witness and Evangelism</a> (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>) - The mission to spread the Gospel is a primary focus in Acts. The apostles are called to be witnesses "in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." This theme underscores the expansion of Christianity beyond Jewish boundaries. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_community.htm">The Church Community</a> (<a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a>) - The early church is depicted as a close-knit community devoted to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. This theme highlights the communal and supportive nature of the early believers. 4. <a href="/topical/p/persecution_and_suffering.htm">Persecution and Suffering</a> (<a href="/acts/4-3.htm">Acts 4:3</a>) - The apostles and early Christians face opposition and persecution from religious and political authorities. Despite this, they remain steadfast in their faith and mission, demonstrating resilience and courage. 5. <a href="/topical/m/miracles_and_signs.htm">Miracles and Signs</a> (<a href="/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43</a>) - Miraculous events and signs performed by the apostles serve to authenticate their message and demonstrate the power of God. These acts often lead to increased faith and conversion among the people. 6. <a href="/topical/s/salvation_and_repentance.htm">Salvation and Repentance</a> (<a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a>) - The message of salvation through Jesus Christ and the call to repentance are central to the apostles' preaching. Peter's sermon at Pentecost emphasizes repentance and baptism for the forgiveness of sins. 7. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_and_gentile_mission.htm">Inclusivity and Gentile Mission</a> (<a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a>) - The inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith marks a significant development in Acts. Peter's vision and subsequent interaction with Cornelius illustrate that God shows no favoritism and accepts those from every nation who fear Him. 8. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_apostolic_authority.htm">Leadership and Apostolic Authority</a> (<a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Acts 1:15-26</a>) - The apostles, particularly Peter and Paul, are portrayed as leaders with authority to guide the church. Their decisions and teachings help shape the early Christian community and its practices. 9. <a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_and_providence.htm">Divine Guidance and Providence</a> (<a href="/acts/16-6.htm">Acts 16:6-10</a>) - The narrative often highlights how God guides the apostles through visions, dreams, and the Holy Spirit. This theme emphasizes the belief that God is actively involved in directing the mission of the church. 10. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_conflict_resolution.htm">Unity and Conflict Resolution</a> (<a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15:1-29</a>) - The early church faces internal conflicts, such as the debate over circumcision for Gentile converts. The Jerusalem Council exemplifies how the church seeks unity and resolves disputes through discussion and consensus.<div class="vheading2">Titles and Types for Jesus</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/lord.htm">Lord</a> (<a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a>) - Peter declares Jesus as both "Lord and Christ," emphasizing His divine authority and messianic role. This title affirms Jesus' sovereignty and His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. 2. <a href="/topical/c/christ/messiah.htm">Christ/Messiah</a> (<a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a>) - The term "Christ" or "Messiah" signifies Jesus as the anointed one, the promised deliverer of Israel. Peter's sermon at Pentecost confirms Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/p/prophet.htm">Prophet</a> (<a href="/acts/3-22.htm">Acts 3:22</a>) - Peter refers to Jesus as the prophet like Moses, fulfilling the prophecy in <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a>. This title underscores Jesus' role as a divine messenger and teacher. 4. <a href="/topical/h/holy_and_righteous_one.htm">Holy and Righteous One</a> (<a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Acts 3:14</a>) - Peter calls Jesus the "Holy and Righteous One," highlighting His sinlessness and moral perfection. This title contrasts with the rejection and crucifixion by the people. 5. <a href="/topical/a/author_of_life.htm">Author of Life</a> (<a href="/acts/3-15.htm">Acts 3:15</a>) - Jesus is described as the "Author of Life," indicating His role in creation and His power over life and death. This title is used in the context of His resurrection. 6. <a href="/topical/s/servant.htm">Servant</a> (<a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Acts 3:13, 26</a>) - Jesus is referred to as God's "Servant," reflecting the Suffering Servant motif from Isaiah. This title emphasizes His obedience and sacrificial role in God's redemptive plan. 7. <a href="/topical/s/savior.htm">Savior</a> (<a href="/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31</a>) - Jesus is exalted as "Savior" to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins. This title highlights His role in salvation and His divine mission to redeem humanity. 8. <a href="/topical/c/cornerstone.htm">Cornerstone</a> (<a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11</a>) - Quoting <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a>, Peter describes Jesus as the "Cornerstone," rejected by the builders but chosen by God. This title signifies Jesus as the foundation of the church. 9. <a href="/topical/j/judge_of_the_living_and_the_dead.htm">Judge of the Living and the Dead</a> (<a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42</a>) - Peter proclaims Jesus as the appointed judge, emphasizing His authority to judge all humanity. This title underscores His divine justice and eschatological role. 10. <a href="/topical/s/son_of_god.htm">Son of God</a> (<a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Acts 9:20</a>) - Paul immediately begins preaching Jesus as the "Son of God" after his conversion. This title affirms Jesus' divine nature and unique relationship with the Father. 11. <a href="/topical/l/lord_of_all.htm">Lord of All</a> (<a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Acts 10:36</a>) - Peter refers to Jesus as "Lord of all," indicating His universal lordship and authority over both Jews and Gentiles. This title emphasizes the inclusivity of the gospel. 12. <a href="/topical/r/righteous_one.htm">Righteous One</a> (<a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Acts 7:52</a>) - Stephen refers to Jesus as the "Righteous One" in his speech before the Sanhedrin, highlighting His innocence and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Key Prophecies</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_of_the_holy_spirit's_coming.htm">Prophecy of the Holy Spirit's Coming</a> - Prophecy: Jesus promises the disciples that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them. (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>) - Fulfillment: The Holy Spirit descends on the disciples at Pentecost. (<a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2:1-4</a>) 2. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_of_joel_about_the_outpouring_of_the_spirit.htm">Prophecy of Joel about the Outpouring of the Spirit</a> - Prophecy: Peter quotes the prophet Joel, saying, "In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people." (<a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17-21</a>) - Fulfillment: The events of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit is poured out on the disciples, fulfill this prophecy. (<a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2:1-4</a>) 3. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_of_jesus'_resurrection.htm">Prophecy of Jesus' Resurrection</a> - Prophecy: Peter refers to David's prophecy about the resurrection of the Messiah, "You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay." (<a href="/acts/2-27.htm">Acts 2:27</a>, quoting <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a>) - Fulfillment: Peter declares that Jesus' resurrection fulfills this prophecy. (<a href="/acts/2-31.htm">Acts 2:31-32</a>) 4. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_of_the_gentiles_receiving_the_gospel.htm">Prophecy of the Gentiles Receiving the Gospel</a> - Prophecy: Jesus tells the disciples they will be His witnesses "to the ends of the earth." (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>) - Fulfillment: The Gospel is preached to the Gentiles, starting with Cornelius and his household. (<a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44-48</a>) 5. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_of_paul's_suffering_for_christ.htm">Prophecy of Paul's Suffering for Christ</a> - Prophecy: Jesus tells Ananias that Paul is a chosen instrument to carry His name and that he will suffer for His name. (<a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15-16</a>) - Fulfillment: Paul experiences numerous hardships and persecutions throughout his ministry. (<a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19</a>, <a href="/acts/16-22.htm">Acts 16:22-24</a>, <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Acts 21:30-31</a>) 6. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_of_famine.htm">Prophecy of Famine</a> - Prophecy: Agabus predicts a severe famine that will spread over the entire Roman world. (<a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Acts 11:28</a>) - Fulfillment: The famine occurs during the reign of Claudius, and the disciples provide aid to those affected. (<a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a>) 7. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_of_paul's_imprisonment.htm">Prophecy of Paul's Imprisonment</a> - Prophecy: Agabus warns Paul that he will be bound by the Jews and handed over to the Gentiles. (<a href="/acts/21-10.htm">Acts 21:10-11</a>) - Fulfillment: Paul is arrested in Jerusalem and eventually handed over to the Romans. (<a href="/acts/21-33.htm">Acts 21:33</a>)<div class="vheading2">Outline</div>1. Introduction  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm#1">1:1⁠–⁠26</a> )a. Dedication to Theophilus  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm#1">1:1⁠–⁠5</a> )b. The Ascension  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm#6">1:6⁠–⁠11</a> )c. Matthias Replaces Judas  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm#12">1:12⁠–⁠26</a> )2. Witnesses in Jerusalem  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm#1">2:1⁠–⁠8:3</a> )a. Pentecost  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm#1">2:1⁠–⁠47</a> )i. The Holy Spirit at Pentecost  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm#1">2:1⁠–⁠13</a> )ii. Peter Addresses the Crowd  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm#14">2:14⁠–⁠36</a> )iii. Three Thousand Believe  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm#37">2:37⁠–⁠41</a> )iv. The Fellowship of Believers  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm#42">2:42⁠–⁠47</a> )b. The Early Church in Jerusalem  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/3.htm#1">3:1⁠–⁠8:3</a> )i. First Controversy at the Temple  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/3.htm#1">3:1⁠–⁠4:31</a> )1. A Lame Man Walks  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/3.htm#1">3:1⁠–⁠10</a> )2. Peter Speaks in Solomon’s Colonnade  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/3.htm#11">3:11⁠–⁠26</a> )3. Peter and John before the Sanhedrin  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm#1">4:1⁠–⁠12</a> )4. The Name Forbidden  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm#13">4:13⁠–⁠22</a> )5. The Believer’s Prayer  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm#23">4:23⁠–⁠31</a> )ii. The Church Community  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm#32">4:32⁠–⁠5:11</a> )1. Sharing among Believers  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm#32">4:32⁠–⁠37</a> )2. Ananias and Sapphira  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm#1">5:1⁠–⁠11</a> )iii. Second Controversy at the Temple  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm#12">5:12⁠–⁠</a> )1. The Apostles Heal Many  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm#12">5:12⁠–⁠16</a> )2. The Apostles Arrested and Freed  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm#17">5:17⁠–⁠23</a> )3. The Apostles before the Sanhedrin  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm#24">5:24⁠–⁠32</a> )4. Gamaliel’s Advice  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm#33">5:33⁠–⁠42</a> )iv. Early Persecutions  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm#1">6:1⁠–⁠8:3</a> )1. The Choosing of the Seven  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm#1">6:1⁠–⁠7</a> )2. The Arrest of Stephen  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm#8">6:8⁠–⁠15</a> )3. Stephen’s Defense  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#1">7:1⁠–⁠53</a> )a. Patriarchal Narratives  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#1">7:1⁠–⁠19</a> )  i. The Call of Abraham  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#1">7:1⁠–⁠8</a> )  ii. Joseph Sold into Egypt  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#9">7:9⁠–⁠14</a> )  iii. Israel Oppressed in Egypt  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#15">7:15⁠–⁠19</a> )b. Moses Narrative  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#20">7:20⁠–⁠38</a> )  i. The Birth and Adoption of Moses  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#20">7:20⁠–⁠22</a> )  ii. The Rejection and Flight of Moses  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#23">7:23⁠–⁠29</a> )  iii. The Call of Moses  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#30">7:30⁠–⁠38</a> )c. The Rebellion of Israel  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#39">7:39⁠–⁠43</a> )d. The Tabernacle of the Testimony  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#44">7:44⁠–⁠50</a> )e. The Accused becomes the Accuser  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#51">7:51⁠–⁠53</a> )4. The Stoning of Stephen  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm#54">7:54⁠–⁠60</a> )5. Saul Persecutes the Church  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm#1">8:1⁠–⁠3</a> )3. Witnesses in Judea and Samaria  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm#4">8:4⁠–⁠12:25</a> )a. Philip’s Ministry  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm#4">8:4⁠–⁠40</a> )i. Philip Goes to Samaria  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm#4">8:4⁠–⁠8</a> )ii. Simon the Sorcerer  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm#9">8:9⁠–⁠25</a> )iii. Philip and the Ethiopian  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm#26">8:26⁠–⁠40</a> )b. Conversion of Saul of Tarsus  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm#1">9:1⁠–⁠30</a> )i. The Road to Damascus  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm#1">9:1⁠–⁠9</a> )ii. Ananias Baptizes Saul  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm#10">9:10⁠–⁠19</a> )iii. Saul Preaches at Damascus  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm#20">9:20⁠–⁠22</a> )iv. The Escape from Damascus  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm#23">9:23⁠–⁠25</a> )v. Saul in Jerusalem  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm#26">9:26⁠–⁠30</a> )c. Peter’s Ministry  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm#31">9:31⁠–⁠11:18</a> )i. The Healing of Aeneas  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm#31">9:31⁠–⁠35</a> )ii. The Raising of Tabitha  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm#36">9:36⁠–⁠43</a> )iii. Cornelius, the God-Fearing Gentile  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm#1">10:1⁠–⁠11:18</a> )1. Cornelius Sends for Peter  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm#1">10:1⁠–⁠8</a> )2. Peter’s Vision  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm#9">10:9⁠–⁠16</a> )3. Peter Called to Caesarea  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm#17">10:17⁠–⁠23</a> )4. Peter Visits Cornelius  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm#24">10:24⁠–⁠33</a> )5. Good News for Gentiles  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm#34">10:34⁠–⁠43</a> )6. The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm#44">10:44⁠–⁠48</a> )7. Peter’s Report at Jerusalem  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm#1">11:1⁠–⁠18</a> )d. The Church at Antioch  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm#19">11:19⁠–⁠30</a> )e. Herod Persecutes the Church  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm#1">12:1⁠–⁠25</a> )i. James Killed, Peter Imprisoned  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm#1">12:1⁠–⁠4</a> )ii. The Rescue of Peter  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm#5">12:5⁠–⁠19</a> )iii. The Death of Herod  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm#20">12:20⁠–⁠25</a> )4. Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm#1">13:1⁠–⁠28:31</a> )a. Paul’s First Missionary Journey to Asia Minor  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm#1">13:1⁠–⁠14:28</a> )i. The Journey Begins  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm#1">13:1⁠–⁠3</a> )ii. On Cyprus  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm#4">13:4⁠–⁠12</a> )iii. In Pisidian Antioch  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm#13">13:13⁠–⁠52</a> )iv. At Iconium  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm#1">14:1⁠–⁠7</a> )v. In Lystra and Derbe  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm#8">14:8⁠–⁠20</a> )vi. The Return to Pisidian Antioch  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm#21">14:21⁠–⁠25</a> )vii. The Report to the Church at Antioch  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm#26">14:26⁠–⁠28</a> )b. The Jerusalem Council  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm#1">15:1⁠–⁠35</a> )i. The Dispute over Circumcision  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm#1">15:1⁠–⁠6</a> )ii. Peter, Barnabas, and Paul Make Their Arguments  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm#7">15:7⁠–⁠12</a> )iii. James, the Brother of Jesus, Makes the Ruling  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm#13">15:13⁠–⁠29</a> )1. The Fallen Tent of David  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm#13">15:13⁠–⁠18</a> )2. The Four Things  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm#19">15:19⁠–⁠21</a> )3. The Letter to the Gentile Believers  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm#22">15:22⁠–⁠29</a> )iv. The Believers at Antioch Rejoice  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm#30">15:30⁠–⁠35</a> )c. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey to Asia Minor and Greece  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm#36">15:36⁠–⁠18:22</a> )i. Division between Paul and Barnabas  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm#36">15:36⁠–⁠41</a> )ii. Timothy Joins Paul and Silas  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm#1">16:1⁠–⁠5</a> )iii. Paul’s Vision of the Macedonian  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm#6">16:6⁠–⁠10</a> )iv. Lydia’s Conversion in Philippi  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm#11">16:11⁠–⁠15</a> )v. Persecution on the Road  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm#16">16:16⁠–⁠40</a> )1. The Girl with a Spirit of Divination  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm#16">16:16⁠–⁠21</a> )2. Paul and Silas Imprisoned  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm#22">16:22⁠–⁠24</a> )3. The Conversion of the Jailer  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm#25">16:25⁠–⁠34</a> )4. An Official Apology  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm#35">16:35⁠–⁠40</a> )vi. The Uproar in Thessalonica  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm#1">17:1⁠–⁠9</a> )vii. The Character of the Bereans  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm#10">17:10⁠–⁠15</a> )viii. In Athens  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm#16">17:16⁠–⁠34</a> )1. The Epicurean and Stoic Philosophers  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm#16">17:16⁠–⁠21</a> )2. Paul’s Address in the Areopagus  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm#22">17:22⁠–⁠34</a> )ix. In Corinth  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm#1">18:1⁠–⁠11</a> )x. Paul before Gallio  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm#12">18:12⁠–⁠17</a> )xi. Paul Returns to Antioch  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm#18">18:18⁠–⁠22</a> )d. Paul’s Third Missionary Journey to Asia Minor and Greece  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm#23">18:23⁠–⁠20:38</a> )i. Apollos  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm#23">18:23⁠–⁠28</a> )ii. In Ephesus  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm#1">19:1⁠–⁠41</a> )1. The Holy Spirit Received  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm#1">19:1⁠–⁠7</a> )2. Paul Ministers  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm#8">19:8⁠–⁠12</a> )3. The Sons of Sceva  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm#13">19:13⁠–⁠20</a> )4. The Riot  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm#21">19:21⁠–⁠41</a> )iii. Paul in Macedonia and Greece  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm#1">20:1⁠–⁠6</a> )iv. Eutychus Revived at Troas  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm#7">20:7⁠–⁠12</a> )v. From Troas to Miletus  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm#13">20:13⁠–⁠16</a> )vi. Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesians  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm#17">20:17⁠–⁠38</a> )e. Paul Travels to Jerusalem  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm#1">21:1⁠–⁠22:30</a> )i. The Journey to Jerusalem  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm#1">21:1⁠–⁠7</a> )ii. Paul Visits Philip the Evangelist  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm#8">21:8⁠–⁠16</a> )iii. Paul’s Arrival at Jerusalem  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm#17">21:17⁠–⁠26</a> )iv. Paul Seized at the Temple  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm#27">21:27⁠–⁠36</a> )v. Paul Addresses the Crowd  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm#37">21:37⁠–⁠22:30</a> )1. Permission to Speak  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm#37">21:37⁠–⁠40</a> )2. Paul’s Defense to the Crowd  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/22.htm#1">22:1⁠–⁠21</a> )3. Paul the Roman Citizen  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/22.htm#22">22:22⁠–⁠30</a> )f. Paul on Trial  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm#1">23:1⁠–⁠26:32</a> )i. Paul before the Sanhedrin  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm#1">23:1⁠–⁠22</a> )1. On Trial for the Hope in the Resurrection of the Dead  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm#1">23:1⁠–⁠11</a> )2. The Plot to Kill Paul  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm#12">23:12⁠–⁠22</a> )ii. Paul before Felix  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm#23">23:23⁠–⁠24:27</a> )1. Paul Sent to Felix  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm#23">23:23⁠–⁠35</a> )2. Tertullus Prosecutes Paul  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm#1">24:1⁠–⁠9</a> )3. Paul’s Defense to Felix  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm#10">24:10⁠–⁠21</a> )4. The Verdict Postposed  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm#22">24:22⁠–⁠27</a> )iii. Paul before Festus  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm#1">25:1⁠–⁠22</a> )1. Paul’s Trial  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm#1">25:1⁠–⁠9</a> )2. Paul Appeals to Caesar  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm#10">25:10⁠–⁠12</a> )3. Festus Consults Agrippa  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm#13">25:13⁠–⁠22</a> )iv. Paul before Agrippa  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm#23">25:23⁠–⁠26:32</a> )1. Agrippa and Bernice Arrive  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm#23">25:23⁠–⁠27</a> )2. Paul’s Testimony to Agrippa  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/26.htm#1">26:1⁠–⁠23</a> )3. Festus Interrupts Paul’s Defense  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/26.htm#24">26:24⁠–⁠32</a> )g. Paul Travels to Rome  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm#1">27:1⁠–⁠28:31</a> )i. The Journey  ( <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm#1">27:1⁠–⁠28:15</a> )1. 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