New TestamentHistory
Book of Acts
The Book of Acts was written by Luke (c. AD 62-64) and contains 28 chapters and 1,007 verses. Key themes include Holy Spirit, Witness, Church Growth.
28
Chapters
1,007
Verses
Luke
Author
AD 62-64
Date Written
Overview
Acts records the birth and growth of the church through the power of the Holy Spirit from Jerusalem to Rome.
Purpose
To show how the Holy Spirit empowered the church to spread the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
Historical Context
Covers approximately 30 years from Jesus' ascension to Paul's imprisonment in Rome.