We invite you to learn more about the Acts of the Apostles and the early Christian church of the New Testament.

Tradition tells us that Luke, a Greek physician from Syrian Antioch, wrote the book of Acts sometime before Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in the year A.D. 70.

Luke, the historian and theologian, describes how the early Christian church developed in a time of bitter persecution.

Acts continues the story began in Luke's Gospel, covering the 30 years after Jesus' ascension. In that short time the church was established and the gospel of salvation was taken throughout the known world--from Jerusalem to Rome.

Those preaching the gospel, though ordinary people with human limitations, were empowered by the Holy Spirit to turn the world "upside down." Through the book of Acts, we learn about the nature of the church and how we today 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 respond to the good news. And sense their strong commitment as they offered their talent and treasure to Christ.

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               Blessings!

               Warren Lamb
               Journeys of Faith

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