Acts of Apostles in the Early Church 

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We invite you to learn about the Acts of Apostles in the New Testament and history of the early Christian church. The book is commonly referred to as Acts, although some scholars have suggested the title to be interpreted as "the Acts of the Holy Spirit."

Tradition tells us that Luke, a Greek physician, wrote the book of Acts before Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in the year A.D. 70. Luke, the historian and theologian, describes how early christianty developed.

"Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord."  (2 Peter 1:2)

Gospel of Salvation 

Acts continues the story began in Luke's Gospel, covering more than 30 years after the ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven.

In that short time the Christian church was established and the gospel of salvation was taken throughout the known world--from Jerusalem to Rome.

Those preaching the gospel were just ordinary people with natural human limitations.

But these people were empowered by the Holy Spirit and turned the world "upside down" for Christ. 

History of Church

In the book of Acts we learn about the history of the church and how we are also to witness for Christ.

As you read Acts, put yourself in the place of the disciples who were filled with the Holy Spirit and saw people around them respond to the good news of Christ.

And you will sense the strong commitment of the disciples as they offered their talent and treasure to Christ.