The Holy Book of Acts?The Holy Book of Acts? These are the Acts of the Holy Spirit in the Apostles These are the Acts of the Holy Spirit in the Apostles

(early church).(early church).

The Acts of the Holy Spirit in the Church started on the The Acts of the Holy Spirit in the Church started on the Pentecost Day (Church’s Birthday) and has been Pentecost Day (Church’s Birthday) and has been continued (& will continue) to work in all believers unto continued (& will continue) to work in all believers unto the age of all ages. the age of all ages.

The book of Acts is the link between the 4 Gospels and The book of Acts is the link between the 4 Gospels and the Epistles.the Epistles.

It is also an introduction to the EpistlesIt is also an introduction to the Epistles

Author, When, Where and Author, When, Where and Language? Language?

Author: Author: St Luke St Luke His Gospel: (58 and 63 A.D.) His Gospel: (58 and 63 A.D.) The Book of Acts: (62 - 63 A.D; before 70 A.D) The Book of Acts: (62 - 63 A.D; before 70 A.D)

Place: RomePlace: Rome

The language: GreekThe language: Greek languagelanguage

What are the contents of the book of What are the contents of the book of Acts? Acts?

I.I. Part I: The Jewish accept Christ (Chapters:1-12); St Part I: The Jewish accept Christ (Chapters:1-12); St Peter is the apostle of Circumcision (Jews).Peter is the apostle of Circumcision (Jews).

II.II. Part II: the Gentiles accept Christ (Ch 13-28); St Paul Part II: the Gentiles accept Christ (Ch 13-28); St Paul is the apostle for the Gentiles.is the apostle for the Gentiles.

I.I. Jewish accepting ChristJewish accepting Christ

1.1. Ascension and Choosing St Matthias (Ch.: 1)Ascension and Choosing St Matthias (Ch.: 1)

2.2. The coming of the Holy Spirit and Peter’s first preach The coming of the Holy Spirit and Peter’s first preach (Ch.: 2)(Ch.: 2)

3.3. Preaching the Gospel in Jerusalem (Ch.: 2 & 4) Preaching the Gospel in Jerusalem (Ch.: 2 & 4)

4.4. Life of Faith and Community (Ch.: 4: 32).Life of Faith and Community (Ch.: 4: 32).

5.5. The Apostles were persecuted (Ch.: 5 & 8)The Apostles were persecuted (Ch.: 5 & 8)

6.6. God protected His Church God protected His Church

7.7. Stoning St Stephen(Ch.: 7) Stoning St Stephen(Ch.: 7)

8.8. Preaching the Gospel in Sameria, Damascus & Preaching the Gospel in Sameria, Damascus & Antioch.Antioch.

II.II. Gentiles accepting ChristGentiles accepting Christ

1.1. St Paul’s missionary trips (1St Paul’s missionary trips (1st, st, 22nd &nd & 3 3rdrd).).

2.2. The council of Jerusalem.The council of Jerusalem.

3.3. Jews persecution to St Paul in Jerusalem.Jews persecution to St Paul in Jerusalem.

4.4. St Paul seized in Caesarea for 2 yrs.St Paul seized in Caesarea for 2 yrs.

5.5. St Paul’s trip to Rome & his 1St Paul’s trip to Rome & his 1stst Imprisonment. Imprisonment.

What are the Powerful Features What are the Powerful Features (Secrets) of the Apostolic Church?(Secrets) of the Apostolic Church?

1.1. Fullness of the Holy Spirit; you shall receive power Fullness of the Holy Spirit; you shall receive power when the HS Come on you (Acts 1:8) & Acts 6:3 …)when the HS Come on you (Acts 1:8) & Acts 6:3 …)

2.2. Obedience to Holy Spirit (Acts 8:26 the HS took Obedience to Holy Spirit (Acts 8:26 the HS took Philip & 10: St peter and Cornelius)Philip & 10: St peter and Cornelius)

3.3. Communal Life (Acts 1;14 &5:12Communal Life (Acts 1;14 &5:12

4.4. The Life of Fasting and Prayer (Acts 1;14, 4:31, The Life of Fasting and Prayer (Acts 1;14, 4:31, 13:2 & 14:23)13:2 & 14:23)

5.5. The life of Hope and Joy-They were happy to be The life of Hope and Joy-They were happy to be qualified of persecution for the name of Christ.qualified of persecution for the name of Christ.

6.6. The life of pain (Acts Ch: 5 - 8)The life of pain (Acts Ch: 5 - 8)

The life of pain (Ch: 5-8The life of pain (Ch: 5-8)!)!

Each one will be salted by fire. Salt is good but if it Each one will be salted by fire. Salt is good but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be salty again? Have loses its saltiness, how can it be salty again? Have salt in yourselves and be at peace of each other salt in yourselves and be at peace of each other (Mark 9:49).(Mark 9:49).

Who wants to come with me (be my disciple), must Who wants to come with me (be my disciple), must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me me (Luke 9:23).(Luke 9:23).

Q: Why God allows pain?Q: Why God allows pain?

What is the objective of the book of What is the objective of the book of Acts?Acts?

The continuation of Christ’s Divine work in the church The continuation of Christ’s Divine work in the church through the Acts of the Holy Spirit in the Apostles & through the Acts of the Holy Spirit in the Apostles & believers.believers.

Q: Are we ready to receive, obey and rely on the Holy Q: Are we ready to receive, obey and rely on the Holy Spirit? Spirit?

If yes, the Holy Spirit will defiantly work in us!If yes, the Holy Spirit will defiantly work in us!

Christ in the book of ActsChrist in the book of Acts

Christ is risen-victorious and powerful-ascended God Christ is risen-victorious and powerful-ascended God who fulfilled His promise by sending the Holy Spirit; who fulfilled His promise by sending the Holy Spirit; ““you shall receive power when the HS has come upon you shall receive power when the HS has come upon you you (Acts 1:8)(Acts 1:8)

Through the Holy Spirit works in the Apostles (& Through the Holy Spirit works in the Apostles (& believers) Christ dwelled in their hearts and they believers) Christ dwelled in their hearts and they witnessed to Christ (Acts 5:32). witnessed to Christ (Acts 5:32).

Who is St Paul? Who is St Paul?

Saul of Tarsus?Saul of Tarsus?

To watch 3 movies (the life of St Paul; from Saul the To watch 3 movies (the life of St Paul; from Saul the Pharisee to St Paul the apostle).Pharisee to St Paul the apostle).

Q: What was the turning point in St Paul life?Q: What was the turning point in St Paul life?

St Paul’s 1St Paul’s 1stst Missionary Missionary TripTrip

Trip DetailsTrip Details 45-50AD45-50AD Companions: Barnabas and MarkCompanions: Barnabas and Mark Antioch is the Start and end for all St Paul’s Trips.Antioch is the Start and end for all St Paul’s Trips. Acts Ch: 13 & 14:Acts Ch: 13 & 14:

*Started from Antioch (Syria) → to the Mediterranean Sea→ Cyprus (Salamis + Paphos) → Pamphylia (Perga) → Pisidia (Antioch) → Iconium→ Lystra → Debre

PaphosPaphos

False Prophet: Bar-Jesus False Prophet: Bar-Jesus Made Him BlindMade Him Blind

The proconsul (governor) The proconsul (governor) Sergius believedSergius believed

Pisidian AntiochPisidian Antioch

Mark Left Paul at Perga in Mark Left Paul at Perga in PampyhliaPampyhlia

Pisidian Antioch different to Pisidian Antioch different to Syrian AntiochSyrian Antioch

Iconuim and Iconuim and Lycaonia (Lystra& DerbeLycaonia (Lystra& Derbe))

IconuimIconuim• Preached in the SynagoguePreached in the Synagogue• Performed wondersPerformed wonders

LystraLystra• Paul heals a cripplePaul heals a cripple• They Worship HimThey Worship Him• They Stone HimThey Stone Him

DerbeDerbe• Paul and Barnabas escape here Paul and Barnabas escape here • Final StopFinal Stop

To watch Lystra’s movieTo watch Lystra’s movie

Return TripReturn Trip

Lystra, Iconium, AntiochLystra, Iconium, Antioch Pamphylia, AttaliaPamphylia, Attalia Antioch then JerusalemAntioch then Jerusalem

Encouraged many believersEncouraged many believers Ordained Bishops and PriestsOrdained Bishops and Priests ““We must through many tribulations enter We must through many tribulations enter

the kingdom of God.” the kingdom of God.”

End of the JourneyEnd of the Journey

Finished in AntiochFinished in Antioch

Now when they had come and gathered the church Now when they had come and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done with together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. 28 So they stayed there a long time with Gentiles. 28 So they stayed there a long time with the disciples” Acts 14:27-28.the disciples” Acts 14:27-28.