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Author: Luke
Scholars agree.
Writing style
Attentiveness to early church history.
I have dealt with all Jesus began to do and teach.
One of the gospels.
Luke was written to Theophilus.
What do we know about Luke?
Gentile
Doctor
Close companion and fellow missionary of Paul.
Luke was responsible for most of the New Testament.
Paul wrote the most books.
Luke wrote the most words.
Moses: 125,139 words
Ezra: 43,618 words
Luke: 37,932 words
Jeremiah 35,306 words
Paul 32,408 words
Audience: Theophilus / Gentile believers
Greeks
Theophilus means “Loved by God”
“Most excellent” is an address to a person of high official position.
Quite possibly a Roman official.
Most likely wealthy.
Could have been a financial supporter of Luke.
Through Theophilus - gentile believers.
It was understood that Theophilus would circulate Luke’s writing among the believers.
Genre: Historical / Narrative
Luke recorded with absolute accuracy.
He details Roman society and law.
He accurately writes about political and geographical matters.
Questions to ask...
Is Acts only to be seen as a history book?
Can the passages on church life, miracles, and healing be applied to every church?
It is written with a historical approach and historical accuracy.
However there are 11 sermons recorded in Acts.
Preached by
Peter
Stephen
Philip
Paul
Barnabas
Silas
Purpose for writing.
Luke details the ascension of Christ.
The gospels end with Jesus was “taken up”.
Luke detail’s the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Luke provides a historical account of the early church.
It shows the fulfillment of Matthew 16:18
Luke documents how the Great Commission was lived out by church.
Luke provides a link between the Gospels and the Epistles.
The gospels recorded what Jesus began.
Acts records what He continued through the Holy Spirit and people.
Imagine reading the epistles without Acts.
Who is Paul?
What happened to the disciples?
What is this church I keep reading about?
Acts serves as a transition from the old covenant to the new covenant.
Acts 10 - Peter has a vision calling him to go to a gentile’s house.
Acts gives us a model for missions.
Key verse: Acts 1:8
This verse is both prophetic and prescriptive.
Structure of the book (Outline):
Chapters 1-7
Central area is Jerusalem.
Central person is Peter.
Central audience is the Jews.
Presents the church being established.
The church was born.
The church was tested.
The church was strengthened.
Chapters 8-12 (Transition period)
Central area is Judea and Samaria.
Central person is Phillip.
Central audience is the Samaritans.
Presents the church extended.
The gospels is spreading.
The church is growing.
The church is breaking traditions.
Chapters 13-28
Central area is Ends of the Earth.
Central person is Paul.
Central audience is the Gentiles.
Presents the church being extended.
Jews and Gentiles are being unified.
Preparation (1:1-8)
The Witness to Jerusalem (1:9–8:3)
· The Anticipation of the Church (1:9–26)
· The Founding of the Church (2:1–47)
· The Growth of the Church (3:1–8:3)
The Witness to Judea and Samaria (8:4–12:25)
· The gospel to the Samaritans (8:4–25)
· The Conversion of the Ethiopian (8:26–40)
· The Conversion of Saul (9:1–31)
· The gospel to Judea (9:32–43)
· The gospel to the Gentiles (10:1–11:30)
· The Persecution by Herod (12:1–25)
The Witness to the Ends of the Earth (13:1–28:31)
· Paul’s First Missionary Journey (13:1–14:28)
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