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The ACTS of the Apostles.
-Study Info-WRITER. In the Acts of the Apostles Luke continues the account of Christianity begun in the Gospel which bears his name. In the "former treatise" he tells what Jesus "began both to do and teach"; in the Acts, what Jesus continued to do and teach through His Holy Spirit sent down.

DATE. The Acts concludes with the account of Paul's earliest ministry in Rome, A.D. 65, and appears to have been written at or near that time.

THEME. This book records the ascension and promised return of the Lord Jesus, the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Peter's use of the keys, opening the kingdom (considered as the sphere of profession, as in Mat. 13) to the Jews at Pentecost, and to the Gentiles in the house of Cornelius; the beginning of the Christian church and the conversion and ministry of Paul.

The Holy Spirit fills the scene. As the presence of the Son, exalting and revealing the Father, is the great fact of the Gospels, so the presence of the Spirit, exalting and revealing the Son, is the great fact of the Acts.

Acts is in two chief parts: In the first section (1-9.43) Peter is the prominent personage, Jerusalem is the center, and the ministry is to Jews. Already in covenant relations with Jehovah, they had sinned in rejecting Jesus as the Christ. The preaching, therefore, was directed to that point, and repentance (i.e. "a changed mind") was demanded. The apparent failure of the Old Testament promises concerning the Davidic kingdom was explained by the promise that the kingdom would be set up at the return of Christ (Ac 2:25-31; 15:14-16). This ministry to Israel fulfilled Lu 19:12-14. In the persecutions of the apostles and finally in the martyrdom of Stephen, the Jews sent after the king the message, "We will not have this man to reign over us." In the second division (10.1-28.31) Paul is prominent, a new center is established at Antioch, and the ministry is chiefly to Gentiles who, as "strangers from the covenants of promise" (Eph 2:12), had but to "believe on the Lord Jesus Christ" to be saved. Chapters 11, 12, and 15 of this section are transitional, establishing finally the distinction, doctrinally, between law and grace. Galatians should be read in this connection.

The events recorded in The Acts cover a period of 32 years.

Ref: The Scofield Reference Bible.

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BIBLE STUDIES FOR: ACTS >>TOTAL: 80

1. ACTS 1:1-7
08-29-1982 S-A.M. 31:59 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 1:1-7

Introduction.
The resurrection-ministry of Christ. Info: D

2. ACTS 1:8-11
09-05-1982 S-A.M. 36:51 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 1:8-11

The apostolic commission.
The promise of the return of Jesus to the Earth.

3. ACTS 1:12-14
09-26-1982 S-A.M. 28:19 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 1:12-14

The ten days` waiting for the Spirit.

4. ACTS 1:15-26
10-03-1982 S-A.M. 36:02 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 1:15-26

The choice of Matthias.

5. ACTS 2:1-4
10-10-1982 S-A.M. 35:35 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 2:1-4

Pentecost: Peter`s first use of the keys.
The Gospel given to the Jews.

6. ACTS 2:5-13
10-17-1982 S-A.M. 45:06 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 2:5-13

Pentecost: Peter`s first use of the keys.
The Gospel given to the Jews.(Cont).

7. ACTS 2:14-21
10-24-1982 S-A.M. 33:13 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 2:14-21

Peter`s sermon. Theme: Jesus is Lord and Christ.
1. Introductory. Joel`s prophecy fulfilled.

8. ACTS 2:22-24
10-31-1982 S-A.M. 31:45 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 2:22-24

Peter`s sermon. Theme: Jesus is Lord and Christ.(Cont).
2. The works of Jesus prove that He is Lord and Christ.

9. ACTS 2:25-31
11-07-1982 S-A.M. 35:36 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 2:25-31

Peter`s sermon. Theme: Jesus is Lord and Christ.(Cont).
3. David foretold Messiah`s kingship after resurrection.

10. ACTS 2:32-36
11-14-1982 S-A.M. 38:26 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 2:32-36

Peter`s sermon. Theme: Jesus is Lord and Christ.(Cont).
4. His resurrection proves that He is Lord and Christ.

11. ACTS 2:37-40
11-21-1982 S-A.M. 33:42 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 2:37-40

Peter`s sermon. Theme: Jesus is Lord and Christ.(Cont).
5. What Israel must do.

12. ACTS 2:41-47
11-28-1982 S-A.M. 35:35 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 2:41-47

Peter`s sermon. Theme: Jesus is Lord and Christ.
5. What Israel must do.(Cont).
The First Church.

13. ACTS 3:1-11
12-05-1982 S-A.M. 31:20 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 3:1-11

The first apostolic miracle: The lame man healed.

14. ACTS 3:12-26
12-12-1982 S-A.M. 34:39 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 3:12-26

Peter`s second sermon. Theme: The covenants will be fulfilled.

15. ACTS 4:1-12
12-19-1982 S-A.M. 36:31 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 4:1-12

The first persecution.
Peter`s address to the Sanhedrin.

16. ACTS 4:13-22
12-26-1982 S-A.M. 30:08 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 4:13-22

Preaching in the name of Jesus forbidden.

17. ACTS 4:23-31
01-02-1983 S-A.M. 34:52 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 4:23-31

The Christians again filled with the Spirit.

18. ACTS 4:32-37
01-09-1983 S-A.M. 41:48 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 4:32-37

State of the church at Jerusalem.

19. ACTS 5:1-11
01-09-1983 S-A.M. 34:55 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 5:1-11

The sin and death of Ananias and Sapphira.

20. ACTS 5:12-16
01-23-1983 S-A.M. 40:19 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 5:12-16

The power of the holy church. Info: D

21. ACTS 5:17-32
01-30-1983 S-A.M. 28:05 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 5:17-32

The second persecution.
The answer of the apostles.

22. ACTS 5:33-42
01-30-1983 S-A.M. 38:48 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 5:33-42

The warning of Gamaliel.
The apostles beaten. Info: D

23. ACTS 6:1-8
02-13-1983 S-A.M. 38:04 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 6:1-8

The first deacons. Info: D

24. ACTS 6:9-15
02-13-1983 S-A.M. 36:48 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 6:9-15

The third persecution: Stephen brought before the council. Info: D

25. ACTS 7:1-60
02-27-1983 S-A.M. 41:08 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 7:1-60

Address of Stephen before the council. Theme: The unbelief of Israel.
Th first martyr: First mention of Paul.

26. ACTS 8:1-4
03-06-1983 S-A.M. 40:38 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 8:1-4

The fourth persecution: Saul chief persecutor.
The first missionaries.

27. ACTS 8:5-13
03-13-1983 S-A.M. 39:09 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 8:5-13

The ministry of Philip.
The case of Simon the sorcerer.

28. ACTS 8:14-25
03-27-1983 S-A.M. 31:11 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 8:14-25

The case of Simon the sorcerer.(Cont).

29. ACTS 8:26-40
04-03-1983 S-A.M. 35:38 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 8:26-40

Philip and the Ethiopian.

30. ACTS 9:1-19
04-10-1983 S-A.M. 28:42 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 9:1-19

The conversion of Saul.
Paul filled with the Spirit.
Paul brethren.

31. ACTS 9:20-31
04-17-1983 S-A.M. 38:16 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 9:20-31

Paul preaches.
Paul visits Jerusalem.
Paul returns to Tarsus. Info: D

32. ACTS 9:32-43
04-24-1983 S-A.M. 36:46 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 9:32-43

The healing of Æneas.
Tabitha raised from the dead. Info: D

33. ACTS 10:1-8
05-08-1983 S-A.M. 28:13 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 10:1-8

Peter`s second use of the keys: The Gospel given to Gentiles.
Cornelius sends for Peter.

34. ACTS 10:9-22
05-15-1983 S-A.M. 31:53 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 10:9-22

Peter`s vision of the great sheet.
Peter and the messengers of Cornelius.

35. ACTS 10:23-48
05-22-1983 S-A.M. 32:51 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 10:23-48

Peter goes to Cæsarea.
Peter`s sermon to Gentiles in the house of Cornelius. Theme: Salvation through faith.
The Holy Spirit given to Gentile believers.

36. ACTS 11:1-18
05-29-1983 S-A.M. 36:34 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 11:1-18

Peter vindicates his ministry to Gentiles.

37. ACTS 11:19-30
06-05-1983 S-A.M. 32:01 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 11:19-30

The church at Antioch: the new name.
The church at Antioch sends relief to Jerusalem.

38. ACTS 12:1-19
06-12-1983 S-A.M. 31:49 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 12:1-19

The fifth persecution: arrest of Peter.
Prayer for Peter`s deliverance: an angel sent.

39. ACTS 12:20-25
06-19-1983 S-A.M. 30:36 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 12:20-25

Death of Herod.

40. ACTS 13:1-5
06-26-1983 S-A.M. 00:00 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 13:1-5

Paul and Barnabas called by the Holy Spirit.
Paul`s first missionary journey. Info: D - Not Available

41. ACTS 13:6-13
07-03-1983 S-A.M. 45:54 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 13:6-13

Opposition from Satan.

42. ACTS 13:14-43
07-10-1983 S-A.M. 39:17 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 13:14-43

Paul`s sermon in the synagogue at Antioch in Pisidia. Theme: Justification by faith.

43. ACTS 13:44-52
07-17-1983 S-A.M. 38:05 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 13:44-52

Opposition from the Jews.
Paul and Barnabas turn to the Gentiles.
Opposition from devout and honorable women, and chief citizens.

44. ACTS 14:1-7
07-24-1983 S-A.M. 36:01 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 14:1-7

The work in Iconium.
The work in Derbe and Lystra.

45. ACTS 14:8-18
08-14-1983 S-A.M. 33:40 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 14:8-18

The impotent man at Lystra healed. Info: D

46. ACTS 14:19-20
08-21-1983 S-A.M. 00:00 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 14:19-20

Paul stoned at Lystra.
Further ministry of the first missionary journey. Info: D - Not Available

47. ACTS 14:21-28
08-28-1983 S-A.M. 00:00 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 14:21-28

Further ministry of the first missionary journey.(Cont).
Elders appointed in every church: the return to Antioch. Info: D - Not Available

48. ACTS 15:1-5
08-28-1983 S-A.M. 35:16 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 15:1-5

Council at Jerusalem: The question of circumcision.
The legalizers from Judæa.
Paul, Barnabas, and others go to Jerusalem.
The question at issue.

49. ACTS 15:6-11
09-11-1983 S-A.M. 36:49 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 15:6-11

Peter`s argument for Christian liberty: Why put under law those to whom God has given the Spirit?.

50. ACTS 15:12-18
09-25-1983 S-A.M. 40:13 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 15:12-18

Paul and Barnabas testify.
James declares the result:.
1. The out calling of the Gentiles agrees with the promises to Israel.

51. ACTS 15:19-35
10-02-1983 S-A.M. 36:07 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 15:19-35

James declares the result:(Cont).
2. The Gentiles are not under the law.
Gentile believers must not give offence to godly Jews.
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52. ACTS 15:36-16:5
10-09-1983 S-A.M. 39:32 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 15:36-16:5

Paul`s second missionary journey: Silas chosen.
Paul finds Timothy.

53. ACTS 16:6-12
10-16-1983 S-A.M. 39:06 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 16:6-12

The Spirit guides: The Macedonian vision.
Paul and Silas at Philippi.

54. ACTS 16:13-34
10-23-1983 S-A.M. 33:19 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 16:13-34

The first convert in Europe.
A demon cast out: Paul and Silas beaten.
Conversion of the Philippian jailor.
The only condition of salvation.

55. ACTS 16:35-40
10-30-1983 S-A.M. 30:54 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 16:35-40

Paul refuses to depart privately.

56. ACTS 17:1-9
11-13-1983 S-A.M. 37:30 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 17:1-9

Founding of the church in Thessalonica.
Jewish opposition at Thessalonica.

57. ACTS 17:10-15
11-20-1983 S-A.M. 35:01 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 17:10-15

Paul and Silas at Berea.

58. ACTS 17:16-34
11-27-1983 S-A.M. 31:11 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 17:16-34

Paul at Athens.
The sermon from Mars` hill. Theme: God will judge the world by Jesus Christ.

59. ACTS 18:1-17
12-04-1983 S-A.M. 31:29 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 18:1-17

Paul at Corinth.
Founding of the church at Corinth.
The careless Gallio.

60. ACTS 18:18-28
12-11-1983 S-A.M. 33:24 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 18:18-28

Paul takes a Jewish vow.
Apollos at Ephesus.

61. ACTS 19:1-7
12-18-1983 S-A.M. 43:52 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 19:1-7

Paul at Ephesus: The disciples of John become Christians.

62. ACTS 19:8-10
12-25-1983 S-A.M. 34:56 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 19:8-10

Paul in the synagogue at Ephesus, and the school of Tyrannus.

63. ACTS 19:11-22
01-01-1984 S-A.M. 35:33 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 19:11-22

Miracles by Paul.

64. ACTS 19:23-41
01-08-1984 S-A.M. 36:20 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 19:23-41

The uproar of the silversmiths at Ephesus.

65. ACTS 20:1-12
01-15-1984 S-A.M. 33:31 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 20:1-12

Paul`s last visit to Jerusalem.
1. Paul goes to Macedonia and Greece.
2. Paul at Troas.

66. ACTS 20:13-38
01-22-1984 S-A.M. 38:38 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 20:13-38

Paul`s last visit to Jerusalem.(Cont).
3. From to Meletus.
4. Paul and the Ephesian elders.

67. ACTS 21:1-14
01-29-1984 S-A.M. 35:16 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 21:1-14

Paul`s last visit to Jerusalem.(Cont).
5. From Miletus to Tyre.
6. The Holy Spirit forbids Paul to go to Jerusalem.
7. The Holy Spirit again warns Paul.

68. ACTS 21:15-26
02-05-1984 S-A.M. 37:23 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 21:15-26

Paul`s last visit to Jerusalem.(Cont).
8. Paul at Jerusalem.
Paul takes a Jewish vow involving a Jewish sacrifice.

69. ACTS 21:27-40
02-12-1984 S-A.M. 38:16 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 21:27-40

Paul seized in the temple by the Jews.
Paul bound with chains.

70. ACTS 22:1-16
02-19-1984 S-A.M. 42:25 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 22:1-16

Paul`s defense before the multitude: recounts his conversation.

71. ACTS 22:17-30
02-26-1984 S-A.M. 43:37 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 22:17-30

The Lord had warned Paul to keep away from Jerusalem.
Paul a Roman citizen.

72. ACTS 23:1-11
03-04-1984 S-A.M. 44:12 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 23:1-11

Paul before the Sanhedrin.
Paul appeals to the Pharisees.
The Lord`s grace to Paul.

73. ACTS 23:12-35
03-11-1984 S-A.M. 29:41 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 23:12-35

The conspiracy to kill Paul.
Paul sent to Felix at Cæsarea.

74. ACTS 24:1-27
03-18-1984 S-A.M. 38:05 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 24:1-27

Paul before Felix.
The accusation.
Paul defense before Felix.
Paul before Felix the second time.
The silent two years at Cæsarea.

75. ACTS 25:1-12
03-25-1984 S-A.M. 39:03 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 25:1-12

Paul before Festus.
Paul appeals to Cæsar.

76. ACTS 25:13-27
04-01-1984 S-A.M. 41:22 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 25:13-27

Paul appeals to Cæsar.(Cont).

77. ACTS 26:1-32
04-08-1984 S-A.M. 36:01 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 26:1-32

Paul`s defense before Agrippa.

78. ACTS 27:1-44
04-15-1984 S-A.M. 39:53 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 27:1-44

Paul is sent to Rome.
The Storm.
The moral ascendency of Paul.

79. ACTS 28:1-10
04-22-1984 S-A.M. 39:51 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 28:1-10

The landing on Melita: Miracle of the viper`s bite.
Miracle of the healing of Publius.

80. ACTS 28:11-31
05-06-1984 S-A.M. 22:40 -15
Outline Subject(s)ACTS 28:11-31

Miracle of the healing of Publius.(Cont).
Paul arrives at Rome.
Paul in Rome: His ministry there to the Jews.
Paul turns to the Gentiles.